Body

8 silent warning signs of high blood pressure most people never notice

It's called the silent killer, but at dangerous levels the body often sends signals you can learn to recognize.

7 signs your body may be chronically dehydrated, and most people overlook them

That afternoon headache and 3 p.m. slump may not be what you think, and the fix is simpler than most people expect.

8 warning signs of a blood clot most people mistake for a sore muscle

An aching calf after a long drive feels like a pulled muscle, but it sometimes signals something far more serious.

Cervical cancer is almost fully preventable, yet two in three women have never been screened

A simple test can spot warning signs years before cancer appears, so why do so many women never get one?

One in five babies missed their first measles shot, and cases climbed 40%

The vaccination slide hit four continents at once, and the US is now feeling it harder than in decades.

8 silent warning signs of high blood pressure most people never notice

It's called the silent killer, but at dangerous levels the body often sends signals you can learn to recognize.

7 signs your body may be chronically dehydrated, and most people overlook them

That afternoon headache and 3 p.m. slump may not be what you think, and the fix is simpler than most people expect.

8 warning signs of a blood clot most people mistake for a sore muscle

An aching calf after a long drive feels like a pulled muscle, but it sometimes signals something far more serious.

Cervical cancer is almost fully preventable, yet two in three women have never been screened

A simple test can spot warning signs years before cancer appears, so why do so many women never get one?

Researchers identify key risk factors for kidney cancer

Kidney cancer often develops without clear warning signs, making everyday risk factors more important than most people realise.

Experts point to salt as an overlooked cause of high blood pressure

Even when people with high blood pressure follow their doctor’s advice, salt is often overlooked, and their blood pressure remains elevated.

How cold weather affects the body’s ability to fight infection

Colder temperatures do more than make us uncomfortable — they can quietly weaken the body’s natural defences against infection.

Are raw or cooked oats the healthiest? Experts explain the difference

Should oats be eaten raw or cooked to get the most out of their health benefits? Experts provide the answer.

Why the brain slowly loses control of balance in multiple sclerosis

New research suggests that balance and coordination problems in multiple sclerosis may begin when key brain cells slowly run out of energy.

Study: The same diet can affect people differently

New research suggests that the same food does not affect everyone in the same way.