A new study estimates that up to 4 in 10 people over 55 could develop dementia, but experts share steps to lower the risk.

Much attention has been paid in recent years to life expectancy in the U.S., ...

Scientists have discovered a way to predict the risk of stroke using pictures of blood vessels at the back of our eyes.

Software that sends brain scans to on-call specialists has yielded faster treatment of stroke victims, improving odds of a ...

Recent research found that eating cheese can lower the risk of developing sleep apnea. Experts explain the link but warn ...

That estimate is based on a new study that found a higher lifetime risk than previously thought: After age 55, people have up to a 4 in 10 chance of eventually developing dementia — if they live long ...

About 40% of dementia cases could be prevented or delayed by healthy lifestyle choices and preventive medicine. Here's a tool to gauge your brain care and track your progress.

Medtronic investors celebrated the announcement of potential Medicare coverage for a procedure that treats hypertension with the company’s Symplicity device, lifting company stock more than 4% Tuesday ...

A recent study reveals that 42% of Americans aged 55 and older are at risk of developing dementia, a condition that impairs ...

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BMI falls short as a way to measure obesity. Doctors need to also determine whether body fat harms a person's health.

Experts say clinical obesity is more than a high BMI and instead is a disease in which excess body fat harms tissues, organs or doing daily activities.