Your body needs iron every day to produce proteins in your red blood cells and muscles that help transport oxygen throughout your body. Iron also plays a key role in supporting your immune system, ...

A new Northwestern Medicine study has revealed how a common inherited mutation disrupts red blood cell development and sparks inflammation that can lead to leukemia, according to findings published in ...

A new Northwestern Medicine study has revealed how a common inherited mutation disrupts red blood cell development and sparks inflammation that can lead to leukemia, according to findings published in ...

Forget the Mediterranean — the land of snow and salmon is serving up a fresh way to eat that gives your heart a healthy boost. A growing body of research suggests the Nordic diet can help trim your ...

Understanding one's condition and treatment options empowers patients to make informed decisions about their care. Engaging in activities that bring joy and sharing experiences with support groups can ...

Having just one more drink generally seems like a good idea at the time, but overindulging can make you seriously question your judgment come morning. Headache, nausea, fatigue and a nasty case of ...

WEIGHT loss jabs are big business, but what if we told you there were people slimming down just taking a supplement instead? ...

Working in A&E I see not just the immediate emergencies, but the consequences of what happens when little symptoms are ignored or when the health system misses chances to step in.

As we age, our cells replicate, and the DNA in these cells can acquire mistakes—or mutations—every time the sequence is copied. Most newly acquired mutations are harmless, but some can tip the balance ...

This Sunday night (Sept. 7-8), Earth will pass directly between the sun and the full Corn Moon to trigger the year's second and final total lunar eclipse. Spanning more than five hours, the celestial ...

There are a lot of things in life that can influence your blood pressure, including how often you work out and how much stress you’re under. But some new research suggests that you might be able to ...

Ritu Trivedi is a member of the Australian National Hypertension Taskforce working groups for patient activation and engagement, and awareness and screening of high blood pressure. Clara Chow is a ...