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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.

Dry patches and redness could be early warning signs

Doctors are warning that small and seemingly harmless skin changes could sometimes be early signs of skin cancer.

Up before dawn: How morning TV hosts stay energized without coffee

Several well-known American TV hosts wake up in the middle of the night. Here are the methods they use to stay energized throughout the day.

Do sunglasses block vitamin D? Here’s what an eye doctor says

Many people have heard that wearing sunglasses may affect the body's production of vitamin-D. But what does an eye doctor actually say?

Parasitic outbreak grows in the US – possible sources under investigation

Thousands of people have fallen ill due to a parasitic infection in the United States. Authorities are continuing their efforts to identify the exact source of the outbreak.

New discovery: Former COVID-19 patients may develop hidden eye problems

New research shows that some people may develop hidden eye problems long after a mild COVID-19 infection.

How to protect yourself from the cyclospora outbreak

Health authorities are urging consumers to pay extra attention to food safety.