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Blood test predicts Crohn’s disease years before symptoms in new study

Scientists tracing patients' blood years into the past found a signal hiding there long before anything felt wrong in the gut.

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.

Blood test predicts Crohn’s disease years before symptoms in new study

Scientists tracing patients' blood years into the past found a signal hiding there long before anything felt wrong in the gut.

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.

Get Healthy and Strong During Menopause with These Exercises

Looking to reduce inflammation, strengthen your body, and prevent osteoporosis? This beginner-friendly strength training program is tailored for women going through menopause.These eight...

This Is What Happens to Your Brain When You Take a Midday Nap

Taking a nap in the middle of the day might sound like laziness, but science says otherwise.A short nap of 10 to 30...

Common health issues that may signal Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s years in advance

Brain diseases like Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s rarely appear overnight. Instead, they build slowly in the background, often decades before memory loss or movement problems...

Harvard researcher reveals: Three simple daily habits can protect your brain from Alzheimer’s

Alzheimer’s disease affects millions worldwide, but new research suggests that everyday choices can lower the risk. At Harvard, scientists have tracked thousands of people...

New study reveals: Heatwaves can speed up your ageing process

A large-scale scientific study has found that repeated heatwaves may age the body almost as much as smoking and alcohol. This means climate change...

These Symptoms Could Mean You’re Low on Magnesium

Magnesium plays a vital role in several bodily functions, from supporting muscle and nerve activity to aiding heart health and bone development.But how...