It can also prevent up to 65,000 strokes per year.

The 'go-to' way many clinicians measure healthy weight may be deeply flawed, according to new research.

Because their insurance did not cover the cost of vaccinations, the family qualified for a variety of options to help lower the cost, but they were not offered assistance.

University of South Alabama researchers report that neurons can transfer mitochondria directly to cancer cells, enhancing their metastatic potential.

Ancient genomes of M. lepromatosis in Chile reveal leprosy existed in the Americas 4,000 years ago, long before European contact.

From bloodshot eyes to swollen fingers, these seemingly innocent symptoms could signal something more serious, like a blood disorder or an autoimmune disease.

Deep sleep could forestall the declines in brain health that can eventually lead to Alzheimer's disease, the most common form of dementia.

A drug that can be taken orally could soon rival the likes of Ozempic for treating type 2 diabetes and obesity, according to a new study.

Here’s what experts say to avoid when choosing fueling snack — and better ingredients and brands to seek out

The diagnostic category of adult ADHD is becoming more inclusive. That’s not the same as it being overdiagnosed

Oropouche fever, a viral disease that has historically received little press coverage, is now emerging as a significant public health concern in Latin America.

A local woman living in Australia says Guernsey could do more to promote a better sun-safe culture.

People with lactose intolerance are more likely to experience nightmares and poorer sleep.

Some ups and downs in your blood sugar are natural, but chronically high blood sugar is problematic. Experts share a few habits to improve your blood sugar.

A protein long blamed for the brain damage seen in Alzheimer's disease has now been found in astonishingly high levels in healthy newborn babies, challenging decades of medical dogma.

"GET YOUR PAP SMEARS. I promise you, the treatment for cervical cancer is so much more invasive than a Pap."

Some children across the Upstate are getting very sick and even dying from meningitis. A growing number of parents are concerned.

The pursuit of a cure for Alzheimer's disease is becoming an increasingly competitive and contentious quest with recent years witnessing several important controversies.

Alarming research challenges the widely held belief that vapes are safer than cigarettes.

Bats found near orchards harbor pathogens that could be passed to livestock or humans.

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We know that a complex combination of factors contribute to Alzheimer's disease risk, including genetics, mental health, and diet.

Unbeknown to everyone Charlie Broadhurst had a brain tumour, and doctors had already missed it.

A new study suggests reversing heart ageing is possible. Scientists in Singapore found that the environment around heart cells impacts ageing. The ext

While physical activity is known to slow cognitive decline in Alzheimer’s disease, many patients are unable to exercise due to frailty or advanced symptoms. A new study identifies a specific gene, ATPPIF1, that is reactivated through exercise and supports neu…