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.

This Might Be Why You Wake Up Hungry in the Middle of the Night

Waking up in the middle of the night with a growling stomach is more common than you might think.Often, it’s not just random...

New blood pressure guidelines: Why doctors want to treat it earlier

Nearly half of all adults in the U.S. live with elevated blood pressure, and health experts warn the risks are too high to ignore....

New Study Reveals the Risk of Scrolling While You Poop

Most of us are guilty of bringing it to the bathroom.But new research shows that this seemingly harmless habit may come with a painful...

Scientists: Your Toothbrush Could Be the Weapon Against Alzheimer’s

Scientists are warning that poor oral hygiene isn’t just about cavities, it may be directly linked to the development of Alzheimer’s disease.Chronic gum disease...

How to Properly Take Your Vitamins and Supplements

Even though it’s tempting to think that just taking a pill will cover all your needs, many factors affect how your body absorbs vitamins...

13 things your farts could be telling you about your body

Everyone passes gas – and while it can be embarrassing in the wrong setting, it’s actually a natural part of digestion. What many don’t...