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What should your triglyceride level be? The ranges that signal heart risk
The number sits on every lipid panel, but few readers know what it says about their heart.
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When rotten-egg gas won’t quit: what your gut may be trying to tell you
A persistent sulfur smell you can't blame on dinner may be a quiet signal from your microbiome.
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Only 1 in 7 online blood pressure images shows the right technique – are you measuring correctly?
Most home monitors work fine. The technique behind them, often learned from stock photos, does not.
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Alfalfa sprouts linked to E. coli and salmonella in 15 states – what to do if you have them
Federal health officials say two people caught both bugs at once.
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A vitamin D-like drug may have found a way past pancreatic cancer’s main defenses
An FDA-approved kidney drug helped chemotherapy reach pancreatic tumors in a small randomized trial.
Diseases
What should your triglyceride level be? The ranges that signal heart risk
The number sits on every lipid panel, but few readers know what it says about their heart.
Diseases
When rotten-egg gas won’t quit: what your gut may be trying to tell you
A persistent sulfur smell you can't blame on dinner may be a quiet signal from your microbiome.
Diseases
Only 1 in 7 online blood pressure images shows the right technique – are you measuring correctly?
Most home monitors work fine. The technique behind them, often learned from stock photos, does not.
Diseases
Alfalfa sprouts linked to E. coli and salmonella in 15 states – what to do if you have them
Federal health officials say two people caught both bugs at once.
Your Body Warns You a Month Before a Stroke – Here’s What to Watch for
A stroke may seem sudden, but in reality, your body often starts sending signals days or even weeks in advance.These symptoms are subtle and...
What your breath can reveal about your kidneys, liver and blood sugar
The odor of your exhale can carry signals from organs deep inside the body.
Which vaccines are worth considering? It depends on your age
Adults today have more vaccine options than ever before. But not every vaccine is recommended for everyone, and the right choice depends on your...
8 warning signs of fibromyalgia that are often dismissed as normal pain
Widespread pain, crushing fatigue and "fibro fog" are often written off as stress, age or depression.
365 insulin shots a year could soon become 52 for millions with type 2 diabetes
A once-weekly insulin has arrived, and for eligible adults it means one jab instead of seven.
Home blood pressure monitoring reduced heart attack risk by 34 percent
A major study shows that regular blood pressure monitoring can have a significant impact on health.