Harvard Health

New Harvard research confirms some links, rejects others. Two new studies from Harvard examine the possible associations between migraine headaches and other conditions. One study offers encouraging news: the headaches...

Eliminating four risk factors can reduce PAD cases. When it comes to peripheral artery disease (PAD) among men, common risk factors have a strong cumulative effect. That's among the findings...

We already know that regular exercise can stave off a long list of health problems, from heart disease and diabetes to osteoporosis and immobility. Now it appears the benefits extend...

Q. I've heard that age-related macular degeneration is a common cause of blindness. Do copper, zinc, or lutein help prevent it? A. There's no clear and certain answer, but there...

These "floaters" are not just bothersome. They can be signs of potential retinal disease. Floaters, those tiny specks that drift across your field of vision, are usually harmless and often...

It's important for both your physical and emotional well-being to get help as soon as you suspect it. It's normal to get the blues occasionally, but if things turn a...

Q. My doctor says my blood sugar is high, and that I may be at risk for prediabetes. What is prediabetes and how can I avoid it? A. Prediabetes is...

These "floaters" are not just bothersome. They can be signs of potential retinal disease. Floaters, those tiny specks that drift across your field of vision, are usually harmless and often...

The tip-off may be swelling near, but not in, the joints. Joint pain is a common complaint as we age, but the cause isn't always arthritis. Sometimes another condition can...

Research shows the approach is especially helpful for those who aren't aided by drugs. Depression is more than just a bit of the blues. The classic sadness, despair, and slowed...