Using a vibration plate: What it can — and can't — do for your body
The surprising link between ovarian cancer and the fallopian tubes
People who walk more or walk faster live longer, study finds
For sleep apnea, a dental device may be as effective as CPAP
Rosacea treatments: What works?
Carb cycling: What is it, and does it work?
Salmonella, E. coli, Cyclospora, and other germs that cause food poisoning: What you need to know
Melatonin or magnesium: Can either supplement help you sleep?
Understanding orthorexia: Have your healthy eating goals gone too far?
Naturally gluten-free foods
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How chemotherapy can affect women's sexual health — and what can help
Chemotherapy treatment in women can diminish hormone levels that affect sexual health and intimacy. It can also alter self-image, sex drive, and emotions. Research suggests anywhere from 40% to 100% of cancer survivors struggle with sexual dysfunction.
What kind of radiation causes thyroid cancer?
From x-ray treatments to other imaging tests, not all radiation is equal. See which exposures worry thyroid experts and which don’t.
Is a lung nodule the same as lung cancer?
Small spots on lung imaging can stem from old infections, irritants, inflammation, or cancer. Learn how doctors judge risk and decide on follow‑up.
What lifestyle changes can help lower cancer risk?
Simple daily habits can shape your cancer risk. See which changes in weight, diet, exercise, and alcohol use may offer real protection.
Can chewing tobacco cause a smoker's cough and other health problems?
A daily cough in someone who has used chewing tobacco for years raises concern about "smoker's cough" and other health problems.
VO2 max: What it is and how you can improve it
VO2 max is a way to gauge how efficiently the body uses oxygen during exercise, offering a window into fitness and long-term health. People can usually improve it over time with consistent aerobic activity, intervals, and smart training changes.
Prostate cancer screening keeps getting better
With advances beyond blood tests to screen for prostate cancer, men and their doctors now have additional-and better-information to guide diagnosis and potential treatment. Examples include MRI scans and also urine tests that look for biological markers of cancer.
What are the early warning signs of cervical cancer?
Early signs of cervical cancer can include blood-tinged vaginal discharge, heavier discharge than usual, spotting or bleeding between periods, menstrual flow that’s heavier or lasts longer than usual, bleeding or pain during or after intercourse, and vaginal bleeding after menopause.
A blood test that checks for dozens of different cancers?
Multi-cancer early detection (MCED) tests offer the potential to detect up to 50 types of cancer from a single blood draw. Most cancer deaths stem from cancers for which there is no screening test. MCED tests may find evidence of less common but more lethal types like ovarian and pancreatic cancer. But before considering one of these tests (which can be requested online), people should understand the limitations, including the high cost and possibility of false positive results.
Using a vibration plate: What it can — and can't — do for your body
The surprising link between ovarian cancer and the fallopian tubes
People who walk more or walk faster live longer, study finds
For sleep apnea, a dental device may be as effective as CPAP
Rosacea treatments: What works?
Carb cycling: What is it, and does it work?
Salmonella, E. coli, Cyclospora, and other germs that cause food poisoning: What you need to know
Melatonin or magnesium: Can either supplement help you sleep?
Understanding orthorexia: Have your healthy eating goals gone too far?
Naturally gluten-free foods
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