When people hear "kidney issue," they typically envision something glaring and painful such as kidney stones or infections. These are commonly accompanied by distinct warning signs, allowing for rapid ...

The condition of our lungs can reveal a great deal about our wider health. Luckily you can also get them into better shape. How old do you think your lungs are? With every breath, they are exposed to ...

Hypoxia induces transcription of a range of physiologically important genes including erythropoietin and vascular endothelial growth factor. The transcriptional activation is mediated by the ...

The bacteria and other microbes that live in your gut are known as your “gut microbiome.” They help you digest food and may support immune, heart, and brain health. However, disruption in your gut ...

Hallie Levine is an award-winning health and medical journalist who frequently contributes to AARP, Consumer Reports, the New York Times, and Health.com. She lives in Fairfield, CT, with her three ...

Don’t try to change everything at once, but do begin with something important. by Tim Fountaine, Brian McCarthy and Tamim Saleh Most CEOs recognize that artificial intelligence has the potential to ...

Isabel Casimiro, MD, PhD, is an endocrinologist at the University of Chicago in Illinois. As a physician-scientist in molecular biology, she uses her research on diabetes, lipid disorders, ...

Nettle leaf — also called stinging nettle or Urtica dioica— is a tall weed that grows all over the world. The name comes from the sting you get when you brush against the plant’s hairy stem and leaves ...