Weight loss injections are now available on the NHS but experts warn thousands of patients may be vulnerable to serious side ...

High cholesterol is caused by a number of things, including an unhealthy lifestyle. Many develop high cholesterol from eating too much fatty food or a lack of exercise. Smoking, drinking and being ...

Scientists have pioneered a new way to monitor sodium levels in the blood—without drawing a single drop. By combining terahertz radiation and optoacoustic detection, they created a non-invasive system ...

A $500 annual blood testing membership promises to help consumers take their health into their own hands. Can it deliver?

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Two new studies have provided further insights into the complex links between head injury in elite rugby and potential ...

Kits sold directly to consumers to check a variety of health metrics provide little value when it comes to guiding health ...

After an abnormal NIPT finding in a pregnant woman, a maternal-fetal medicine doctor orders a second NIPT, against ...

What is magnetic resonance angiography? You’ve probably heard about the test called magnetic resonance imaging or MRI. In this test, radio waves, a magnetic field, and a computer create a scan of your ...

Vitamin B12 deficiency can cause a number of strange sensations, like numbness, tingling, and more. “It felt like electricity ...

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Whether you’re newly diagnosed with type 2 diabetes or have been managing it for many years, asking your doctor the right ...