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UTIs Are a Surprisingly Common Cause of Sepsis
In some people, particularly older adults, a UTI can progress to something far more serious: urosepsis, a life-threatening condition that requires emergency care.
How Sudden Temperature Changes Affect Your Heart
Sudden temperature swings can be dangerous for some people, including older adults and people with heart disease.
9 Medications That Don’t Mix Well With Coffee
Coffee offers a variety of health benefits, but it can change how your body absorbs certain drugs, reducing their effectiveness and increasing side effects.
Coffee vs. Tea: Which Is Better for Your Health?
Both coffee and tea have numerous benefits and can lower the risk of chronic diseases. But is one healthier than the other?
How Weight Loss Drugs Can Protect Heart Health
More people than ever are turning to medication for help with weight loss. They’re also helping people manage their heart health.
Is Marriage Good for Your Health and Longevity?
For decades, studies have suggested that married people are healthier and live longer, but whether this is true depends on many factors.
Autism on the Rise: More Diagnoses, More Awareness or Both?
Autism and neurodivergence are being redefined by a new generation as more young people use social media to discuss diagnoses. What does it mean for awareness, proper diagnosis and identity?
Diabetes and Heart Disease: A Dangerous Combination
There is an important connection between diabetes and heart disease that is under-appreciated by most people with diabetes: If you are living with diabetes, then you are at heightened risk for heart and kidney disease.