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

As we grow older, the notion of cognitive decline often prompts us to look closely at our daily habits to potentially help ...

UofL Health is raising awareness about stroke symptoms and treatment as Stroke Awareness Month comes to an end.

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

Health officials note greater prevalence of adults 18 to 55 with strokes, emphasizing the importance of recognizing warning ...

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 ...

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.

Ben Hardy’s story is one of setback and remarkable comeback. He wants everyone to recognize the risk factors.

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

The biggest risk factors for developing diabetic retinopathy include blood sugar levels and age, as well as genetic risk. Diabetic retinopathy is a sight-threatening eye condition that people can get ...

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 ...