An enlarged prostate and urinary symptoms are usually blamed on age. But high insulin may act like a growth-and-stress signal in the body — and the prostate appears to be one of the organs listening. That signals problems beyond plumbing…

Worried about staying strong and independent as you age? Here’s the simple daily snack scientists say could help you preserve your strength, mobility and reduce fall risk, without causing weight gain.

Heart disease develops gradually. In early stages, symptoms are often subtle or absent. By the time warning signs appear, significant plaque may already be present. That makes this early prevention window urgent…

Some people taking statins suffer from muscle pain, while others experience no pain at all. Research into why reveals a tiny leak that can cause muscle tissue to degrade. Here’s what to know…

Some interesting connections between health conditions have left us scratching our heads. The latest? A drug that helps get things “up” also takes down long-term blood sugar in type 2 diabetics. But if you know the “nature” of how it works, there’s no big surprise…

We’ve got all kinds of reasons for not exercising. But if you’re not walking because it takes hours a day to get in 10,000 steps, I’ve got the shortcut to better benefits in a fraction of the time…