Disease prevention Archive

Past smoking, heavy drinking, and drug use can raise lasting questions about aging. Find out which factors shape future health and longevity.

High uric acid doesn’t always mean daily treatment. Several factors, including gout symptoms and kidney health, can help guide the next step.

A new heart rhythm diagnosis can be unsettling, even when other tests look normal. Find out what to discuss with your doctor next.

A 2026 analysis indicated that among adults ages 50 and older, men were more inclined than women to rely on medical professionals when making health care decisions and less likely to put quality of life ahead of simply living longer.

Every person smells a little different, due to genetics, hygiene habits, and the skin’s microbiome (the microbes that naturally live on the skin), but body odor occurs when someone’s scent becomes foul. It is most noticeable when people are sweating, but body odor changes sometimes signal certain health conditions.

Hyperparathyroidism involves excess hormone production from tiny neck glands and can disrupt calcium balance, bone health and overall well-being.

A recent colonoscopy may raise questions before you donate blood, but the reason behind this screening question may surprise you.

Swollen feet can stem from everyday factors or underlying health conditions, and recognizing the possible causes can help guide your next steps.

A lower-than-usual white blood cell count is often temporary, especially after illness. Find out what your number may mean and when retesting might be needed.

Aluminum is common in foods, cookware, and personal-care products, but questions remain about how much exposure or ingestion matters.