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Diagnostic dilemma: A fish bone wandered through a man's abdomen and stabbed his liver
By Mindy Weisberger published
A man went to the hospital several times with gut pain and a fever — and it turned out that his relatively common symptoms had an unusual cause.

Best budget fitness trackers 2025: Cheap but mighty
By Maddy Biddulph, Anna Gora last updated
Buying Guide These are the best budget fitness trackers you can buy in every category, from Fitbit Inspire 3 and Xiaomi Smart Band 9 to Garmin Forerunner 165.

Best smart scales 2025: Track body composition in the comfort of your home
By Maddy Biddulph, Anna Gora last updated
BUYING GUIDE These are the best smart scales to buy in every category, from Withings Body to Renpho smart scale.

Best walking treadmills 2025: Get moving with these handpicked treadmills
By Sam Hopes last updated
These are the best walking treadmills you can buy in every category, from Mobvoi Home Treadmill to Bluefin Fitness Task 2.0 Treadmill.

Silent X chromosome genes 'reawaken' in older females, perhaps boosting brain power, study finds
By Nicoletta Lanese published
Females have one active X chromosome and one dormant X chromosome in each cell. But a study suggests that genes on the dormant X get "reawakened" later in life, potentially giving the brain a boost.

Best humidifiers 2025: Increase the air moisture in your home to feel better
By Sarah Finley last updated
Buying Guide These are the best humidifiers you can buy in every category, from Dyson AM10 and Levoit LV600HH to HoMedics TotalComfort Deluxe.

In a 1st, trial finds vitamin D supplements may slow multiple sclerosis. But questions remain.
By Emily Cooke published
A new clinical trial has shown for the first time that taking high doses of vitamin D could stave off the progression of multiple sclerosis. However, much more research is warranted to confirm these findings.

Simple blood tests could be the future of cancer diagnosis
By Emily Cooke published
Blood tests that detect early cancer are coming to market. Could they lead to earlier diagnosis and treatment?

Are you protected against measles? Do you need a booster shot? Everything you need to know about immunity
By Jess Thomson published
There have been hundreds of measles cases reported in the U.S. since the beginning of the year. Here's what you need to know about measles immunity.
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