Diseases
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.
Body
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.
Diseases
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.
Diseases
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?
Diseases
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.
Diseases
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.
Body
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.
Diseases
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.
Diseases
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?
New research: Fasting for less than 24 hours doesn’t harm the brain
A new review shows that short-term fasting lasting less than 24 hours has no noticeable effect on adults’ mental sharpness.
Harvard study reveals mechanism of next-generation herpes treatments
For the first time, scientists have captured how new antiviral drugs halt the herpes virus in real time as it tries to replicate.
Why healthy January resolutions are so hard to maintain
Many people set out to live healthier in January, but give up again after a short time. The reason has more to do with everyday routines than with a lack of willpower.
Eye changes may offer early clues to dementia, a new study suggests
Researchers say subtle changes in the eye may reflect early brain changes linked to dementia, years before clear symptoms appear.
Dry January: A month without alcohol that can help build new habits
More people are giving up alcohol in the first month of the year. For many, it is more about habits than prohibition.
Certain jobs may increase miscarriage risk, new Danish study finds
A large Danish study suggests that emotionally demanding jobs may slightly increase the risk of miscarriage, highlighting the impact of workplace stress on pregnancy.