High blood sugar can weaken the immune system. This makes it harder for the body to fight off infections.

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Zen digesters” rarely fart. “Hydrogen hyperproducers” fart a lot. Scientists are investigating what is typical.

You may have noticed a plethora of reels and posts on social media claiming cortisol “spikes” are harmful. Some warn against drinking coffee on an empty stomach or even doing certain exercises lest ...

A pulmonologist discusses the history and influence of race-based reference equations in pulmonary function testing interpretation and patient care.

Drugs like Zepbound and Wegovy are intended for people who are overweight. Some patients are using them after bariatric ...

Range is still a big deciding factor for electric-vehicle buyers, so we’ve done the legwork of gathering every EV on sale with the longest driving ranges. The main criterion for this list is that the ...

“The ‘CR Best Brand’ mark gives consumers a clear, trusted way to identify brands with a proven track record,” said Rob Gentile, Senior Director & General Manager, Brand Licensing, Consumer Reports.

Systolic pressure measures arterial pressure when the heart contracts, with normal readings less than 120 mmHg. Diastolic pressure measures arterial pressure when the heart relaxes, with normal ...

Robert Burakoff, MD, MPH, is a board-certified gastroenterologist who serves as vice chair of Ambulatory Services at Lower Manhattan Hospital and professor of medicine at the Weill Cornell Medical ...