Harvard Health

Why it's vital to know the causes and symptoms of urinary tract infections and how to treat and prevent them. Unrecognized and untreated urinary tract infections (UTIs) can quickly turn...

Quick tips when trying to cut sodium intake. Certain foods, such as canned soup, are well-known sources of sodium. But soup is just one of the "salty six" foods you...

The surgery can be a better option for some with this condition. For people who have both diabetes and several blocked heart arteries, bypass surgery (rerouting blood flow around a...

Are you skipping breakfast? You might want to rethink that behavior. A Harvard study published July 22, 2013, in Circulation found that men ages 45 to 82 who did not...

Researchers are zeroing in on the time frame to help reduce the risk of brain plaques that may cause problems with thinking skills. A study published online Feb. 27, 2013,...

Why caffeine, spicy foods, and alcohol make poor bedfellows. When it comes to your ability to get a good night's sleep, your diet may play a role. Go to bed...

More than a million Americans have Parkinson's disease, which is more than the number of people diagnosed with multiple sclerosis, muscular dystrophy, and Lou Gehrig's disease combined. Parkinson's kills brain...

You don't have to do crunches; these simple, gentle exercises will make a big difference. It's spring, and that means you may be heading out to the golf course or...

Which is a better predictor of memory loss? Two tests are available to determine if you are at increased risk for getting Alzheimer's disease: a test for a gene known...

It's the first oral therapy approved for RA in more than 15 years. Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is much more common in women than men, and there is currently no cure...