Your past might come back to bite you in the butt — literally. A new study suggests that a key factor in early life could increase your risk of developing colorectal cancer as an adult. The ...

Many of these risk factors – which include things like obesity, lack of exercise, and smoking – are traditionally studied from middle age (around 40 to 60 years old) onwards.

A new review has identified more than 150 factors that influence the risk of knee osteoarthritis. These are the key ones to consider.

A new study identified 17 risk factors for stroke, dementia, and depression that are within your control. The risk factors ranged from health conditions to lifestyle choices, and one stood out as ...

A recent study reveals that concern about falling significantly increases the risk of future falls among older adults. This systematic review, which includes data from over 75,000 participants ...

A new study from Mass General Brigham (MGB), which identified 17 shared risk factors all linked to stroke, dementia and late-life depression. Researchers and physicians weigh in.

At least 17 factors contribute to dementia, stroke and late-life depression, according to an extensive review published Wednesday in the Journal of Neurology, Neurosurgery, and Psychiatry.

17 modifiable risk factors shared by stroke, dementia, and late-life depression Date: April 3, 2025 Source: Mass General Brigham Summary: In a new extensive systematic review, researchers ...

New drug cuts down genetically inherited heart disease risk factor by Diana Falzone - 04/01/25 7:18 AM ET. by Diana Falzone - 04/01/25 7:18 AM ET.

Women tend to live healthier lives than men, but new research suggests that common risk factors for heart disease have twice the impact on women than on men. Experts explain why and share what you ...

Lilly's drug is one of several being tested to treat high Lp(a), a risk factor for heart disease that affects an estimated 1.4 billion people worldwide, including 64 million people in the U.S.

Share on Pinterest A new study found that 1 in 6 males skipped all of their prostate cancer screening appointments, leading to a 45% higher risk of death from the disease. pcess609/Getty Images ...