A major report reveals two overlooked health issues that may significantly affect brain health and dementia risk later in ...

Hearing loss in middle age is considered by experts to be the greatest influenceable risk factor for dementia in old age. One doctor urgently advises people between the ages of 45 and 65 not to take ...

More important, making a small improvement can reduce your risk of premature death by 13 percent.

The number of people living with Alzheimer's disease is expected to double by 2060. New research is shedding light on warning ...

Researchers at the USC Mark and Mary Stevens Neuroimaging and Informatics Institute (Stevens INI) at the Keck School of ...

Several types of cardiovascular disease (CVD) and CVD risk factors were associated with an increased risk of Alzheimer's ...

"Bad cholesterol" is a direct cause of heart disease, not just a risk. See why prevention must start long before symptoms ...

The team found that women with a history of primary infertility experienced natural menopause about one year earlier on average than women who did not have infertility.

Environmental factors like maternal smoking and lead exposure interact with genetic vulnerabilities, increasing the risk for ADHD in children.

Factors that increase a person’s risk of developing stomach cancer include older age, being male, and an H. pylori infection. By knowing the risk factors, people can take steps to lower their chances ...

A new study from the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai shows that social determinants of health—including environmental ...

When patterns of opioid use cause significant distress or impairment, you may be experiencing opioid use disorder. While anyone who uses opioids can develop this condition, certain risk factors ...