Festive seasons are incomplete without firecrackers, which can be more than just a noise problem for expectant mothers. Your body can trigger a stress response to the loud sound of crackers. It can ...

The team used human stem cells to create embryo-like structures dubbed “hematoids” that mirror some features of early human ...

Every August, primary care doctors stock their clinics with influenza vaccines and start reminding patients to get their annual shot. We usually tell patients, “The flu vaccine can reduce your risk of ...

Blood clots are among the most feared medical emergencies, and for good reason. They can lead to heart attacks, strokes and death. But not all clots are dangerous. In fact, clotting is a natural and ...

When does aging really shift into overdrive? A new study suggests it may be sooner than you think. Scientists at the Chinese Academy of Sciences studied proteins in tissue taken from about 70 people ...

“Lymphfluencers” claim this type of massage can filter out toxins, help you lose weight, and boost your immune system. Here’s what science says. Lymphatic drainage massages have become a popular ...

Whether you’re doing an easy run or high-intensity intervals, you notice that your face never fails to turn beet-red. In fact, you feel that you always out-blush you running buddies and dread going ...

For the first time in the world, a Korean research team discovered how cellular aging can spread systemically through the bloodstream—offering new insights and a potential therapeutic strategy to ...

The buzzy term gets blamed for many diseases. But it isn’t all bad. Credit... Supported by By Nina Agrawal Illustrations by Pete Gamlen Inflammation has become a bit of a dirty word. We blame it for a ...

The relationship between blood pressure and kidney health remains one of medicine’s most important yet underappreciated connections. While most people understand that uncontrolled hypertension damages ...

Carrying extra pounds doesn’t just affect your appearance – it fundamentally alters how your body functions in ways that can threaten your cardiovascular system. The relationship between obesity and ...