Every day, your kidneys have a major job: to filter about 200 quarts of blood to make about 2 quarts of urine. What could go wrong?

Research has shown that women ages 50 to 59 who get mammograms are about 14% less likely to die of breast cancer than those who don’t get screened.

According to a recent study, even if you regain some weight, you can still reap health benefits.

Forgetting things or getting lost—most people know at least one common sign of Alzheimer’s disease. But there are more warning signs that aren’t as recognized.

As a mom-to-be, you probably hear a lot about morning sickness. But how much have you heard about hyperemesis gravidarum, preeclampsia, and gestational diabetes?

Salt—sodium chloride—isn’t inherently bad. It enhances flavors and has important functions in binding, stabilizing, and preserving food.

A new study found that controlling blood pressure later in life protects both your cardiovascular system and your thinking and memory.

Some days you just don’t feel your best. But for some people, those days turn into weeks or months.

Being told you have uterine sarcoma can be scary, and you may have many questions. But you have people on your care team to help. They can help you cope with fear learn about treatment options and get the support you need.

Some types of non-Hodgkin lymphoma may be treated with a stem cell transplant. Learn more about this complex treatment and how it is done.