Diseases
9 in 10 Americans have at least one heart, kidney or blood sugar risk factor
A first-of-its-kind US guideline says three body systems must now be judged together, not apart.
Diseases
Cannabis compounds may help protect your liver
A new international review links CBD and other cannabis compounds to liver health.
Diseases
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.
Diseases
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.
Diseases
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.
Diseases
9 in 10 Americans have at least one heart, kidney or blood sugar risk factor
A first-of-its-kind US guideline says three body systems must now be judged together, not apart.
Diseases
Cannabis compounds may help protect your liver
A new international review links CBD and other cannabis compounds to liver health.
Diseases
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.
Diseases
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.
Certain contraceptives linked to increased risk of brain tumors in new study
A Danish study has examined whether certain types of hormonal contraception may be associated with an increased risk of brain tumors.
Early warning signs in your stomach that could signal cancer
Stomach cancer can initially cause symptoms that are easy to mistake for common digestive problems. A gastroenterologist is urging people to pay attention to...
New research: Peppermint oil may lower blood pressure
A low-cost natural remedy could potentially help people with high blood pressure.
PFAS are everywhere – here’s how to avoid them in daily life
Authorities are now offering concrete advice on how people can reduce their exposure to PFAS in everyday life.
New drug may reduce risk of another stroke by 26 percent
A new medication may help reduce the risk of patients suffering another stroke.
Ice packs may slow the healing process, study finds
A new study from McGill University in Canada, published in Anesthesiology, raises questions about whether ice always helps the body in the best possible...