Share on Pinterest 7–8 daily drinks of water, coffee, and tea were linked to longevity in a new study. Image credit: CACTUS Creative Studio/Stocksy Staying hydrated is essential for overall health, so ...

Your resting heart rate is a key health number often ignored. It shows how well your heart works when you are at rest. The article explores why monitoring resting heart rate (RHR) is one of the ...

When I meet Dr Megan Rossi, she makes me feel instantly at ease, which lends the old adage “trust your gut” a reasonable weight. Despite the fact that we’re discussing what many people might consider ...

One of the main functions of the skeleton is to protect our squishy internal organs, but another important function is to help us move; bones act as levers with the assistance of ...

Despite their frequency, many people misunderstand what a fever means, when it’s dangerous and how best to manage it. Here’s ...

The complete blood count routine test provides a snapshot of your body's blood production and immunity. The test measures a variety of components in your blood, including red blood cells, white blood ...

A mystery illness turned the big man into a completely different player in the postseason. Here's what happened.

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Tylenol and NSAIDs both help with pain perception and fever, but the medications do have one key difference. Distinctly, ...

The From Labs to Lives Blog provides clear, accessible explainers on everyday topics for which UC Davis has expertise. Each post is reviewed by faculty or subject-matter experts, ensuring readers get ...

An NIH-supported initiative seeks to unravel how the nervous system tracks and regulates the body’s internal organs. How does your brain recognize when it’s time to take a breath, when your blood ...

Changes in the fungal mycobiome have also been linked to several gut diseases, including inflammatory bowel disease. Research ...