After a heart attack, the body is hardwired to sleep in order to recover from injury. New research explores how this happens.

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A new study shows the ability to stand on one leg may be a better indicator of healthy aging than other more commonly used ...

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Everyday Health shares their favorite organizations for rheumatoid arthritis support and information on how best to manage ...

Low-dose aspirin therapy is often used for pain relief, but it can also help prevent heart attack and stroke. Learn about the ...

Age, sex, diet, and more can play a role in gallstones and other gallbladder diseases. Learn more about the risk factors.

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Oral contraceptives, certain pregnancy complications, and early menopause can all increase the risk of a first stroke. But ...

Semaglutide, the main ingredient in Ozempic and Wegovy, improves type 2 diabetes, heart disease, smoking, and alcohol consumption, which all raise the risk of Alzheimer’s.

A new study reveals that colonoscopies and stool-based tests still outperform new blood tests when it comes to colorectal cancer screening and prevention.

Protein is protein, right? Well, not exactly. All protein gives us energy and helps build and repair muscle tissue and bones. But there are two different kinds of this essential macronutrient.