New research on dementia risk factors is pushing readers to look at everyday habits differently, after the Lancet Commission’s 2024 update identified 14 modifiable behaviors and conditions that could ...

"Every proactive step in addressing dementia risk can make a world of difference at a personal and societal level." ...

According to a 2024 report from The Lancet Commissions, almost half (45%) of dementia cases could potentially be prevented.

A major, USC-led study of more than 214,000 older adults across 14 countries and regions finds that the most common ...

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 ...

We also report on an investigational vaccine that kept pancreatic cancer from developing in a small study of people at high ...

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.

Liz covers cardiovascular and metabolic disease, asking why we’re not doing better or even losing ground against the world’s leading killer. Send tips on Signal at LizC.22. Heart attacks, heart ...

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 ...

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 ...

A UK model finds a surprising top modifiable risk factor; patient and staff satisfaction with the model of care is high.