Diseases
Beer, wine or spirits? one drink was linked to a surprising health benefit
The type of drink you choose may matter more than how much you pour, a 13-year study of 340,000 adults suggests.
Diseases
One extra year in school could change your dementia risk
The twist is who seems to have gained the most, and it is not the group most people would expect.
Diseases
Your Alzheimer’s blood test could be wrong: Here’s what scientists found
Current blood tests can light up for the wrong reasons, and researchers say one extra step may finally close that gap.
Diseases
Taking blood pressure pills? This common mistake could cost you the benefits
The pills do their job, but a very ordinary habit slowly chips away at the protection they offer.
Diseases
What the color of your stool can reveal about your liver and gut health
The color your body produces every day carries quiet clues about your liver, gallbladder and gut, but only some shifts are urgent.
Diseases
Beer, wine or spirits? one drink was linked to a surprising health benefit
The type of drink you choose may matter more than how much you pour, a 13-year study of 340,000 adults suggests.
Diseases
One extra year in school could change your dementia risk
The twist is who seems to have gained the most, and it is not the group most people would expect.
Diseases
Your Alzheimer’s blood test could be wrong: Here’s what scientists found
Current blood tests can light up for the wrong reasons, and researchers say one extra step may finally close that gap.
Diseases
Taking blood pressure pills? This common mistake could cost you the benefits
The pills do their job, but a very ordinary habit slowly chips away at the protection they offer.
New study: Even a few cigarettes a day can damage the heart
New research suggests that smoking just a few cigarettes a day is enough to raise the risk of serious heart problems.
Lab-grown cardiac patch shows early promise
Researchers are testing a lab-grown heart patch that could repair damaged cardiac tissue through a small incision.
Researchers test new nasal drops that may help fight aggressive brain tumors
New nasal nanodrops may offer a noninvasive way to target one of the deadliest brain cancers.
Dermatologist: Lip balm doesn’t cause addiction
A long-running rumor claims that frequent lip balm use makes your lips dependent on it. A dermatologist explains what’s really happening when lips feel endlessly dry.
Doctors explain why urinating in the shower may affect bladder health
Health specialists say a common shower habit could subtly change the way your bladder responds to everyday cues.
Data show rising death rates among young people
Although people around the world are living longer, new research reveals that health conditions for teenagers and young adults are getting worse.