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7 warning signs of pericarditis most people mistake for a heart attack

Sharp chest pain that eases when you sit up and lean forward has a distinctive cause.

11,000 Americans sick from one lettuce source: what cyclospora does to your body

The largest US cyclospora outbreak on record has been traced to a single Mexican lettuce processor.

Could a daily pill replace your cholesterol shots?

One pill a day, no needle, and about the same drop in cholesterol.

Getting the shingles vaccine may cut your risk of developing dementia by nearly a quarter

A new US study of more than 500,000 older adults links Shingrix to fewer dementia diagnoses.

Regular sauna use may protect your heart about as well as moderate exercise

A Finnish study links frequent sauna sessions to sharply lower cardiac death risk.

7 warning signs of pericarditis most people mistake for a heart attack

Sharp chest pain that eases when you sit up and lean forward has a distinctive cause.

11,000 Americans sick from one lettuce source: what cyclospora does to your body

The largest US cyclospora outbreak on record has been traced to a single Mexican lettuce processor.

Could a daily pill replace your cholesterol shots?

One pill a day, no needle, and about the same drop in cholesterol.

Getting the shingles vaccine may cut your risk of developing dementia by nearly a quarter

A new US study of more than 500,000 older adults links Shingrix to fewer dementia diagnoses.

More young people are being diagnosed with colorectal cancer – these symptoms should never be ignored

An increasing number of younger people are being diagnosed with colorectal cancer, prompting doctors to urge people to take symptoms that are often overlooked seriously.

New study: Sleep, exercise, and mood are connected – but not in the same way for everyone

A new study has examined how sleep, exercise, diet, and mood are interconnected in everyday life.

These symptoms alongside a headache could require immediate action

Most headaches go away on their own, but if certain symptoms appear at the same time, it may be important to act quickly.

New findings may help prevent strokes in younger people

Researchers have identified a specific genetic pattern that may contribute to blood clots in the brain among younger people.

Stress overload: What happens inside your body

Stress is a natural response that helps us deal with pressure and challenges. But when the body stays in a constant state of alert...

New research: These types of exercise can lower your blood pressure

New research shows that several forms of exercise may help lower blood pressure in people with hypertension.