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." ...

Share on Pinterest Experts say addressing modifiable risk factors may help lower your risk of dementia. Getty Images Millions of people around the world are living with cognitive impairment associated ...

Researchers analyzing data from more than 214,000 people found that dementia risk factors differ widely across countries, ...

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

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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