About a million Americans a year are expected to develop dementia by 2060, roughly double today’s toll, researchers reported recently. That estimate is based on a new study that found a higher ...

Stroke is the leading cause of death in women, who also have a higher lifetime risk of stroke than men. Mercy Medical Center cardiologist Dr. Dawn Kershner said risk factors include high blood ...

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According to medical experts, the new guidance is a transformative step toward reducing hypertension & cardiovascular disease ...

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People who take paracetamol on a regular basis may be at higher risk of certain deadly diseases, a medical study has ...

A study on astronauts aboard the ISS found that microgravity reduces ocular rigidity, intraocular pressure, and pulse ...

The low levels of gravity (microgravity) in space cause significant changes in astronauts' eyes and vision after six to 12 ...

A new national survey found that while many Americans use a device to monitor their heart, few share that data with their doctor.

Groundbreaking study uncovers how a specific type of body fat could increase your risk of heart disease, even if you maintain a healthy weight.

CANCER, dementia, heart disease and stroke are among the biggest killers in the UK. So is it any wonder that Sun readers fear ...