People typically associate heart issues with cholesterol, but c-reactive protein is now considered the top predictor of heart ...

Background Fermented foods are a promising yet underexplored intervention for influencing brain function and mental health through the gut–brain axis. Objective The objective of this study was to ...

A blood test could help doctors decide which patients with colon cancer should receive anti-inflammatory medication along ...

Mark Gurarie is a writer covering health topics, technology, music, books, and culture. He also teaches health science and research writing at George Washington University's School of Medical and ...

High blood pressure (hypertension) can be caused by a variety of factors, including your lifestyle, medical conditions, ...

Pre-biopsy MRIs can help doctors diagnose and treat prostate cancer more accurately. Here’s when you should get one.

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If you've had stomach pain recently, you might have wondered how to check if you have appendicitis at home. Appendicitis is the most common cause of abdominal pain that results in surgery in the ...