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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.

Doctors share their best tips for having more energy in the morning

Many people automatically reach for a cup of coffee when they start feeling tired early in the day.However, one doctor told Parade that both...

Does your body itch all the time? Scientists may have found the reason

Researchers have discovered a previously unknown explanation for why certain types of itching occur.

Cannabis medicine may ease dementia agitation

A new study suggests that a specially developed medicine containing compounds derived from cannabis may help people with advanced dementia.

How to protect yourself if a heart attack happens when you’re alone

When serious symptoms appear, it can be tempting to wait and see if they pass. But during a heart attack, acting quickly can make...

Doctors spot troubling pattern in asthma patients

New research suggests that severe asthma may often be linked to hidden health conditions doctors have long overlooked.

The everyday stress symptoms experts want people to notice

Researchers warn that constant stress may be affecting the body in ways many people do not immediately notice.