The proposed new BMI definition would include body fat distribution measures instead of just focusing on weight.

Coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) is a type of open-heart surgery commonly used to treat coronary artery disease.

A study found a correlation between pre-pregnancy weight loss and fertility. More research is needed on its affect on ...

A combination pill allows you to take only one pill to control your high blood pressure rather than multiple pills every day.

Certain antiviral genes associated with lupus become less active over time, suggesting lupus symptoms can improve as you age.

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Imagine going in for your routine mammogram and being told you have dense breasts. You may wonder what does that mean?

Over 44% of the global population with type 2 diabetes are undiagnosed because many people are only identified after complications.

If you’ve ever found yourself feeling cranky or sluggish after a Thanksgiving meal, you have probably heard that tryptophan, an amino acid found in turkey, is to blame. Thanksgiving can be exhausting ...

Salmon is good for your health because it's high in omega-3 fatty acids, protein and many essential vitamins and minerals.

“I think dry eye is one of those things that are in the nagging category for patients,” says Dr. Jihan Akhtar, an ophthalmologist at Aurora Health Care. “I find patients don’t come in until much later ...