High blood pressure, heart disease, and hyperlipidemia are some of the top modifiable factors linked to dementia risk, mounting evidence suggests.

Men face a higher risk of cardiovascular disease earlier than women, so heart health awareness, prevention and early detection are key decades sooner than many may think.

A study has suggested that half of dementia cases could be caused by lifestyle factors that 'can be changed'. Dementia is the umbrella term to 'describe a collection of symptoms that one may ...

Research shows that a common gout medication may help reduce the risk of heart attack and stroke in people with gout.

Night owls — those who naturally stay up late — may be more likely to develop heart disease, a new study has found.

A relatively simple statistical analysis method can more accurately predict the risk of landslides caused by heavy rain, ...

Individuals who thrive in the late hours, often dubbed ' night owls ', may face a heightened risk of poor heart health, according to a significant new study. The research found that those active late ...

Systemic inflammation has been elevated to a modifiable cardiovascular risk factor requiring assessment, monitoring, and modification, based on consensus recommendations.

Researchers at the University of Oulu have identified genes that increase susceptibility to pneumonia. Alongside inherited risk factors, smoking and higher body mass were also found to raise the risk ...

New FDA approval language for COVID-19 vaccines is sowing confusion about which conditions put people at greater risk for severe disease and who can avoid the inconvenience and cost of off-label ...

A deep learning model using retinal images obtained during retinopathy of prematurity (ROP) screening may be used to predict diagnosis of bronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD) and pulmonary hypertension ...

As 2026 begins, Ochsner Health physicians recommend adults take a proactive approach to preventive care by scheduling health ...