Diseases
New cholesterol guidelines just put more than half of US adults in line for a statin
A new JAMA analysis maps who qualifies under the 2026 ACC/AHA cholesterol rules.
Diseases
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.
Diseases
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.
Diseases
Could a daily pill replace your cholesterol shots?
One pill a day, no needle, and about the same drop in cholesterol.
Diseases
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.
Diseases
New cholesterol guidelines just put more than half of US adults in line for a statin
A new JAMA analysis maps who qualifies under the 2026 ACC/AHA cholesterol rules.
Diseases
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.
Diseases
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.
Diseases
Could a daily pill replace your cholesterol shots?
One pill a day, no needle, and about the same drop in cholesterol.
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.
Dental disease spreading among children – dentists are concerned
An increasing number of children are developing a dental condition that can make their teeth brittle and discolored.
New study identifies possible early sign of dementia
A major international study suggests that a simple blood test could one day identify people at higher risk of dementia decades before symptoms begin.
Doctors warn: Your skin remembers every sunburn
Every painful sunburn may heal, but doctors warn the damage beneath your skin could remain for years.
Should you sleep with your pet? Experts explain the risks
More and more people sleep with their pets every night, but experts point out that the habit is not entirely without consequences.
How long each skin type can stay in the sun
The sun is an important source of vitamin D, but spending too much time in the sun without protection increases the risk of both...