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?

Study finds everyday habits linked to brains up to eight years younger

New research indicates that everyday lifestyle choices may influence the brain’s biological age by as much as eight years, even later in life.

Research reveals that hearing loss can increase the risk of dementia

New research shows that a widespread health issue may play a far greater role in dementia than many people realize.

Study points to differences in bone health among tea and coffee drinkers

New research has examined whether coffee and tea affect bone health in older women.

What research says about ideal exercise heart rates

You might think you’re training smart, but your heart could be telling a very different story mid-workout.

New experiment: Low-calorie diet slows brain aging in monkeys

A long-term study of monkeys’ diets is providing new insight into how the brain ages.

Dietitians: These frozen foods should go in your cart — and these you should avoid

Frozen foods are often seen as a convenient option, but their nutritional quality varies considerably.