Researchers are increasingly examining whether vaccines already used to prevent infectious diseases might also help reduce the risk of Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia. A new study adds to this growing body of evidence, suggesting that high-dose influenza ...

Cholesterol plays an essential role in the body, but not all types affect health in the same way. Two major forms are commonly measured in blood tests: HDL cholesterol, often called “good” cholesterol, and LDL cholesterol, known as “bad” cholesterol. ...

A new machine learning study suggests that liver cancer risk may be predicted with a high degree of accuracy using routine clinical information such as age, medical history, and standard blood tests. The findings are notable for two reasons. First, ...

A new observational study suggests that dietary patterns may influence dementia risk differently depending on a person’s genetic background. Researchers in Sweden reported that older adults carrying the APOE4 gene variant, the strongest known genetic risk factor for Alzheimer’s disease, ...

People living with diabetes may face an increased risk of developing dementia as they age, according to a large new U.S. study. The association appeared strongest among adults with type 1 diabetes, who were nearly three times as likely to ...

Ultra-processed foods are widely available, inexpensive, and convenient. However, growing evidence suggests that frequent consumption may increase the risk of cardiovascular disease — the leading cause of death in the United States. A new study examining a racially and ethnically ...

A new analysis of hypertension guidance indicates that some older adults — particularly women — with mildly elevated blood pressure may be able to delay starting medication if their overall cardiovascular risk is low. The findings reinforce a shift in ...

Grace Miller was 24 when she was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis (MS), a chronic neurological condition that affects the brain and spinal cord. In the years leading up to her diagnosis, she experienced persistent fatigue that was initially attributed to ...

Millions of adults may need to start thinking about cholesterol treatment sooner than previously recommended, according to updated clinical guidance released by leading cardiovascular organizations. The new recommendations from the American College of Cardiology (ACC), the American Heart Association (AHA), ...

Alzheimer’s disease affects more than 7 million adults in the United States, and researchers expect that number to double by 2060 as the population ages. Women account for a larger share of these cases and often experience faster cognitive decline ...