Body

New guidelines recommend earlier cholesterol screening

A quiet change in medical advice could mean your heart health timeline starts much earlier than you think.

Over 50? Here’s why you shouldn’t shower every day

Dry skin becomes an increasing issue with age and can be worsened by everyday habits. Small changes to your routine can make a noticeable difference.

Specific risk groups are advised to pay particular attention to prostate cancer screening

More than a million men are diagnosed with prostate cancer every year worldwide. A leading surgeon is now...

Young man’s cancer case highlights overlooked early symptom

A subtle symptom dismissed as harmless turned out to signal a life-threatening diagnosis in a young patient.

Do you skip the shower after exercise? Here’s how it affects your skin

Many people rush off after a run or a session at the gym, where showering may have to wait. But that can have consequences for the skin.

New guidelines recommend earlier cholesterol screening

A quiet change in medical advice could mean your heart health timeline starts much earlier than you think.

Over 50? Here’s why you shouldn’t shower every day

Dry skin becomes an increasing issue with age and can be worsened by everyday habits. Small changes to your routine can make a noticeable difference.

Specific risk groups are advised to pay particular attention to prostate cancer screening

More than a million men are diagnosed with prostate cancer every year worldwide. A leading surgeon is now...

Young man’s cancer case highlights overlooked early symptom

A subtle symptom dismissed as harmless turned out to signal a life-threatening diagnosis in a young patient.

Cheeses you can still enjoy with lactose intolerance

Many people believe that cheese is completely off-limits if you are lactose intolerant, but this is not the case.Several types of cheese contain very...

Why weight loss medication doesn’t work for you

New weight loss drugs are effective for many, but not for everyone. Researchers are trying to understand why.

Study: Women take iron supplements without knowing when they need them

Many women take iron supplements without knowing their actual needs. A study points to widespread uncertainty about symptoms and usage.

Doctor warns: Ultraprocessed food may be worse than smoking

A doctor points to a development affecting public health globally.

How 8 hours of sleep affects your body and mind

Getting enough sleep each night plays a crucial role in both your physical and mental health.According to Real Simple, experts point out that around...

New hope for diabetics – insulin could become a pill

Researchers have been working for many years on a solution that could make treatment easier for people with diabetes. Now, new research points to a possible way forward.