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.
Mystery parasite outbreak leaves US health officials searching for answers
Health officials are racing to identify the source behind a growing multi-state parasite outbreak.
Heart surgeon warns against soft drinks: Calls them “liquid death”
Several health experts are warning about a beverage that many people consume every day.
Four health checks every woman should consider after turning 40
A cardiologist highlights four routine health checks that can help detect health problems at an early stage.
Can damaged kidneys heal? New study offers hope
An existing drug may also prove useful in treating kidney damage.
One hour in the sun left her fighting for her life
What began as a relaxing afternoon ended in a fight for survival.
How extreme heat can affect your body
Several days of extreme heat can put significant strain on your body and make it harder to maintain a normal body temperature. If your...