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We asked a doctor how to use ChatGPT to understand your lab results

If you’ve ever had bloodwork done, you know that understanding the clinical terms and lab values can feel like reading a ...

High cholesterol often has no symptoms, says AHA: These 10 guidelines could help protect your heart

The latest ACC/AHA cholesterol guidance goes beyond simply lowering LDL or "bad" cholesterol. It encourages people to think ...
Morning Overview on MSN

The new Oura Ring 5 adds nighttime blood-pressure tracking and imports your lab results

Oura announced the Ring 5 on May 28, 2026, billing it as the world’s smallest smart ring and pairing two features that have ...
Medindia

Why Do Some People Develop Muscle Pain While Taking Statins?

A new study reveals how statins may trigger muscle pain and weakness by activating inflammatory pathways, offering clues to ...

It’s not salmon you should be buying for your heart, says a dietitian, and the healthier fish you want is surprisingly hard to find

Salmon is a classic, but dietitians say smaller, fatty fish like herring and sprat may be even better for your heart.
South Florida Times

New study discovers hidden cause of heart disease

Despite decades of research and prevention and treatment methods, heart disease remains the leading cause of death in the ...

Scientists Find How Statins Trigger Muscle Weakness And Side Effects

A new study suggests that statins may activate inflammatory "danger signals" inside muscle cells, leading to weakness and muscle loss in susceptible individuals.
Scientific American

How CRISPR could target the body’s epigenome—the software that controls our genes

A handful of start-up firms are testing therapies that target specific epigenetic markers to treat everything from high ...
Nature

CRISPR’s next act: the companies editing the epigenome to treat disease

A handful of start-up firms are testing therapies that target specific epigenetic markers to treat everything from high ...

Prediabetes can move silently for years, and the damage may begin before many people ever see a clear warning sign

Prediabetes often shows no symptoms, but catching it early can prevent type 2 diabetes. Learn the risk factors and how to act.

Gene-edited babies are now closer to becoming a reality. The ethical debate is far from settled

New research shows it’s possible to edit the DNA of human embryos with more precision. But scientists warn it’s still not ...

Health trackers offer a ton of data. Here are the metrics doctors want you to pay attention to

We’re all wearing Apple Watches, Oura Rings, and FitBits now. Are they doing us any good?