The number doctors use to demarcate hypertension keeps going down, a trend applauded by many experts, who point to studies ...

Blood pressure can fluctuate throughout the day. Experts explain why relying on a single reading may be misleading and how hidden hypertension may cause headaches.

I consider myself a healthy person. I eat plenty of fruit and veg, am obsessed with fibre, rock climb twice a week and try to squeeze in a lunchtime jog on the days I don’t. But when I recently ...

Fatty liver cases are rising due to lifestyle and diet habits. Experts explain common myths, early signs and everyday mistakes that may silently damage the liver.

Every year, World Obesity Day brings back the same question: Is weight the real enemy? For years, body weight and BMI have dominated health charts. Bu.

Purpose: Visual impairment and blindness caused by cataracts are major public health problems. Several factors are associated with an increased risk of age-related cataracts, such as age, smoking, ...

Our Real Talk with a Doc columnist explains how to push back if your doctor's obsessed with weight loss. And what other health metrics matter more instead.

What Is the Average Weight for Women? The average American woman weighs about 170 pounds and stands about 5 feet, 4 inches ...

Heart disease does not send invitations based on body size, and many men learn this the hard way when medical tests show trouble even when clothing size stays steady. People often assume normal weight ...

Body Mass Index, or BMI, is among the most widely and popularly used tools to quickly assess whether your weight falls within a healthy range relative to your height. Even though global BMI standards ...

Kidneys work quietly in the background, filtering waste, balancing fluids, and maintaining chemical stability without demanding attention. But this is until something goes wrong. Many people only ...