Diseases
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.
Diseases
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.
Diseases
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.
Diseases
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.
Body
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.
Diseases
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.
Diseases
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.
Diseases
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.
Diseases
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.
The B vitamin breakdown: What each one does and why it matters
They’re tiny, but they do big things. B vitamins play critical roles in everything from energy production to brain health. While most people get...
What Happens When You Quit Caffeine? Science Has the Answer
Think you can’t live without your daily coffee? You’re not alone. But quitting caffeine could bring surprising health perks that go far beyond just...
Pay Attention to These Symptoms If You’ve Been Bitten By a Spider
Most spider bites are harmless and go away in a few days.But in some cases, they can lead to serious health issues -...
How to live to 100, according to one of Scandinavia’s top aging researchers
How do you live to 100 — and still enjoy a good life? After 15 years of research, aging scientist Karin Modig has identified...
‘Superagers’ share this one surprising personality trait
Some people over the age of 80 manage to keep the memory and sharpness of someone decades younger. New research reveals what sets these...
These common “healthy” habits may increase your risk of heart problems
Some habits we associate with a healthy lifestyle can actually have a hidden downside. Cardiologists warn that even seemingly positive routines can increase the...