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Extreme heat may be harming your body in more ways than doctors previously realized

A Chicago study links extreme heat to 33 diagnoses far beyond heatstroke.

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

Extreme heat may be harming your body in more ways than doctors previously realized

A Chicago study links extreme heat to 33 diagnoses far beyond heatstroke.

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.

More young adults are choosing AI over the dentist

A new survey suggests more young adults are turning to AI before calling a dentist.

Does summer give you longer hair? Research has the answer

Many people are convinced that summer affects hair growth, but what does the research actually say?

New study suggests why coffee may support healthy aging

A new study offers a possible explanation for why coffee is often associated with better health.

The first thing you do after a tick bite could make all the difference

Health experts say acting quickly after a tick bite could help lower the risk of Lyme disease and improve the chances of early treatment.

Two new treatments can help patients with rare blood cancers

A new decision could offer hope to patients with rare forms of cancer.

Scientists say these three factors are behind most heart disease deaths

A major new study reveals the preventable risks behind most heart disease deaths.