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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.

These Physical Illnesses Are Often Mistaken for Anxiety

Feeling anxious? You might be dealing with something completely different.These physical health conditions are frequently misdiagnosed as anxiety disorders, and it could be...

Doctor reveals 5 warning signs of aggressive brain cancer

Glioblastoma is one of the most invasive and deadly brain tumors, with most patients surviving just over a year after diagnosis. Here are the...

You Drink Them Every Day: This Is How These Popular Drinks Affect Your Body

What you pour into your glass can have a bigger impact on your health than you might think.Some drinks are genuine health boosters,...

Could salmon and mackerel be the secret to Alzheimer’s prevention?

Alzheimer’s disease is one of the most feared conditions of old age, and researchers worldwide are racing to uncover what might protect the brain....

Scientists Reveal the Cause of the Obesity Epidemic – and It’s Not Your Fault

Why are so many people gaining weight, even though we're not necessarily eating more than before?A new, comprehensive study attempts to tie all...

These medical conditions are often mistaken for anxiety

Shortness of breath. Fatigue. A racing heart. You might think it’s anxiety—but it could be something else entirely. Here's what doctors say you should...