(Curly_photo/Moment/Getty Images) A life that leads to dementia can take many paths, but there are some common risk factors ...

Stroke can happen anywhere to anyone. In the U.S., someone has a stroke every 40 seconds. And Mayo Clinic experts say knowing ...

Too many Australians still see dementia as an inevitability, according to new data, but there is a list of steps you can take to reduce the risks.

Dementia is not an inevitable part of aging. Research now suggests that up to 45% of dementia cases may be prevented or ...

"During sleep, the brain shifts into a coordinated rhythm that appears to support one of its most important housekeeping ...

Several factors can increase a person’s risk of deep vein thrombosis (DVT) development. Examples include injury to the veins, hormonal changes, reduced blood flow, certain health conditions, and more.

Modifiable risk factors such as alcohol consumption, BMI, dietary patterns and smoking could shift cancer risk as much as 60% ...

In this first episode of a two-part Double Take miniseries on cardiovascular risk factors from the New England Journal of Medicine, five key drivers of cardiovascular disease are reviewed. The video ...

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 ...