38% of Indians have fatty liver: Doctor suggests 5 signs of fatty liver one can check at home

A silent health concern is gripping India; nearly 38% of adults are now estimated to have Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD). What makes this condition worrying is that it often develops ...

Cardiologist says test tells if you're risking heart attack - and it's not cholesterol

Heart surgeon explained that one key blood test is more important for detecting if you're about to have problem ...

Health insurers are offering DNA testing to see how some medicines might work. What to know before you opt in

Pharmacogenomic testing can tell how a drug is likely to work in a certain person. But is it ready for rolling out to the wider population?

Testing for inflammation may improve heart health checks

The American College of Cardiology recommends adding a new inflammation test alongside cholesterol testing to better assess heart health.

If You Can Do This Many Jumping Jacks at 55, Your Cardio Is Better Than Most

At 55, 30–40 smooth jumping jacks without stopping—and passing the talk test—signals above-average cardiovascular fitness.
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When the Tests Say You're Healthy But You Feel Broken

Maria sat across from me, her medical chart showing encouraging numbers — normal blood pressure, cholesterol and blood sugar. By medical standards, she was healthy. But her eyes told a different story ...

Bad BMI, cholesterol: One can still live long just by doing this one thing daily

Forget rigid numbers; daily movement is key to a longer, healthier life, according to Harvard professor Dr. John Scharffenberg. Research confirms that ...