Walking pneumonia: The “mild” illness that can still pack a punch
If you’re among the people who’ve heard the term “walking pneumonia” but don’t quite know what it means, join the club. There’s nothing mysterious about…
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Why do I sweat so much?
“Don’t sweat it.” People often use that idiom to encourage others to stress less. But that may be hard to do if you’re indeed wondering,…
Tai chi walking: What is it and does it work?
You probably know about tai chi and its many health benefits. This mind-body practice may help lower blood pressure, boost mood, promote better sleep, reduce…
Where you carry excess weight matters in predicting heart disease risk
Excess weight is a known risk factor for heart disease. Recent evidence suggests that the location of the extra body fat may matter more than…
Study: At-home colorectal cancer screening may significantly cut colon cancer deaths
Colorectal cancer, the third most diagnosed cancer among both men and women in the United States, is also the second leading cause of cancer death…
Want probiotics but dislike yogurt? Try these foods
Besides healthy doses of calcium and protein, yogurt is a prime source for probiotics, the “good” live bacteria and yeasts. Why are these helpful? Having…
Weight-loss drug may lower risk of heart attacks and infections
The injectable diabetes drugs known as GLP-1s don’t just lead to dramatic weight loss; they also lower the risk of heart problems. A new study…
Testosterone therapy without evidence of deficiency may boost heart risk
The FDA’s proposed label changes to testosterone therapy may widen access to this popular hormone treatment. But some men who are considering (or currently using)…
Even a little exercise linked with lower stroke risk in people with afib
Atrial fibrillation (afib), a heart rhythm disorder that causes a rapid, irregular heartbeat, leaves people more vulnerable to stroke. Exercise may lower that risk —…
Antihistamines may not offer meaningful relief from eczema symptoms
Nearly half of people living with atopic dermatitis (eczema) in the United States turn to oral antihistamines to relieve the symptoms of a flare-up. But…