While stroke rates in the U.S. overall are falling, a study shows adults under 55 are still twice as likely to have a stroke.

“We need to stop treating hormonal health and mental health as completely separate issues,” says researcher Dr Olivia ...

Is physical inactivity a matter of life and death?Are you aware of certain data released by the World Health Organization ...

Adolescents admitted to the hospital for eating disorders face increased readmission risks within the first year when they ...

The American Cancer Society today released the findings of a survey of approximately 33,000 U.S. women, assessing awareness of modifiable breast cancer risk factors and whether women are meeting ...

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.

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 ...

Drinking problems may be a risk factor for reoffending that good social and cognitive skills don't offset, suggests a study ...

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 ...

This cross-sectional observational study found several factors associated with whether a patient had sufficient lung cancer risk factor documentation in the electronic health record. Objectives: To ...

Various factors can increase the risk of developing migraine, including genetics, hormonal changes, and lifestyle choices like smoking. Migraine is a neurological condition involving intense, ...

In the world of cancer medicine, some tumors are so rare that a single case can reshape how clinicians think about an entire ...