Body

New treatment could stop children’s cavities without drilling, study finds

No drill, no needle, no sedation, and the hardest part for parents may be one lingering trade-off.

What your feet can quietly reveal about your heart and circulation

Because your feet sit farthest from the heart, they often show warning signs of circulation trouble long before anything else does.

Your kidney function changes with age: Here’s what your numbers should look like

Millions get this number back from the lab with no idea what counts as healthy at their age.

How much body fat is healthy for your age? Here’s what research says

Two people can weigh the same at 30 and at 55 and have very different bodies, and the healthy ranges shift with every decade.

New global study reveals why stroke is affecting millions of younger people

Global stroke rates have been falling for three decades, yet the raw case count keeps climbing, and the age profile may surprise you.

New treatment could stop children’s cavities without drilling, study finds

No drill, no needle, no sedation, and the hardest part for parents may be one lingering trade-off.

What your feet can quietly reveal about your heart and circulation

Because your feet sit farthest from the heart, they often show warning signs of circulation trouble long before anything else does.

Your kidney function changes with age: Here’s what your numbers should look like

Millions get this number back from the lab with no idea what counts as healthy at their age.

How much body fat is healthy for your age? Here’s what research says

Two people can weigh the same at 30 and at 55 and have very different bodies, and the healthy ranges shift with every decade.

How Your Sleep Position Affects Your Body and Health

Your sleeping position may reveal more than you think – both when it comes to health and personality.While research isn’t always clear-cut, there...

This Simple 20-20-20 Rule Can Save Your Eyes From Screen Fatigue

Most of us spend the majority of our day staring at screens, whether it’s a computer, tablet, or phone.This often leads to sore,...

New Research: The Mouth May Be a Hidden Cause of Heart Attacks

It might sound like science fiction, but new research has found a startling connection between common oral bacteria and deadly heart attacks.Mouth bacteria found...

Doctors Say These Types of Video Games May Fight Early Signs of Dementia

Who says you can’t get smarter and fitter while standing in front of a screen?A new study reveals that certain types of video...

Global Hospital Rankings Revealed: These Are the World’s Best Medical Centers

Hospitals across the globe are not only in the business of healing, but also building trust and attracting top medical professionals.To recognize those...

New Study: Surprising Diet Outperforms Medication for IBS

A new Swedish study sheds light on a surprisingly effective diet for irritable bowel syndrome.More than 70 percent of participants reported significant improvements,...