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On blood pressure meds? Missing more than 1 in 5 doses may erase most of the heart benefit

A large new analysis suggests casual pill-skipping erases most of the heart protection blood pressure drugs are proven to deliver.

7 back pain signs that point to inflammation, not a pulled muscle

A pattern in your back pain can point to inflammation, not muscle strain.

Fatty liver disease may affect 1 in 3 adults: 7 subtle clues doctors want you to know

Fatty liver disease can progress for years without obvious symptoms, but these seven signs may reveal when something is wrong.

8 warning signs of ulcerative colitis most people confuse with IBS

These warning signs could reveal when common digestive problems are pointing to something more serious

7 warning signs of frozen shoulder most people push through for months

Frozen shoulder can quietly rob you of full movement for up to two years.

On blood pressure meds? Missing more than 1 in 5 doses may erase most of the heart benefit

A large new analysis suggests casual pill-skipping erases most of the heart protection blood pressure drugs are proven to deliver.

7 back pain signs that point to inflammation, not a pulled muscle

A pattern in your back pain can point to inflammation, not muscle strain.

Fatty liver disease may affect 1 in 3 adults: 7 subtle clues doctors want you to know

Fatty liver disease can progress for years without obvious symptoms, but these seven signs may reveal when something is wrong.

8 warning signs of ulcerative colitis most people confuse with IBS

These warning signs could reveal when common digestive problems are pointing to something more serious

New research: Replacing gas stoves may benefit people with asthma

New research from the United States suggests that indoor air quality may affect people with asthma.

Traffic noise may increase the risk of Parkinson’s disease, study finds

A new Danish study suggests that long-term exposure to traffic noise may be linked to an increased risk of Parkinson's disease.

Weight-loss medications may increase the risk of hair loss by up to 68 percent

A new study suggests that people using popular weight-loss medications may face a higher risk of hair loss.

From teachers to drivers: The jobs linked to hidden health problems

Many people associate health risks with dangerous occupations, but according to Dr Amir Khan, ordinary jobs can also put a strain on the body....

Popular weight-loss drugs face new hair loss questions

Nearly 50,000 patient records point to a possible new side effect of GLP-1 weight-loss drugs.

New study finds drug reversed autism-like brain changes within hours

Researchers say the findings could open new avenues for future autism therapies.