Millions of Americans are at risk of developing dementia, but early detection and proactive measures could help delay its onset and mitigate its effects, according to a new report. The report indicates that cognitive ability,

The only part of the body that has no blood supply is the cornea of the eye. It receives oxygen directly from the air. The human brain has a memory capacity which is the equivalent

Cholesterol is an essential fatty substance produced by the liver, and consumed in food. However, high levels of cholesterol can cause health problems, including coronary heart disease. A new study suggests that, in older people,

Restricting sugar consumption in utero and in early childhood significantly reduces risk of midlife chronic disease Summary: Children who experienced sugar restrictions during their first 1,000 days after conception had up to 35% lower risk

Alarming Statistics As many as 5% of U.S. children and teens under age 18 may have hypertension, according to the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP). That's up to 3.6 million kids with a serious condition

Quick Takes Technologies set to revolutionize healthcare will improve patient care and satisfaction while cutting costs and/or creating value for healthcare organizations 6 technologies predicted to shape the future of healthcare are telehealth, artificial intelligence,

World Osteoporosis Day - WOD, marked on October 20 each year, is a year-long campaign dedicated to raising global awareness of the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of osteoporosis and related musculoskeletal diseases. About the 2024 World

Excessive screen time can lead to a condition called computer eye strain. This is sometimes known as computer vision syndrome, or digital eye strain. It occurs because our eyes have to work hard when viewing

Overview Functional dyspepsia  is a term for recurring symptoms of an upset stomach that have no obvious cause. Functional dyspepsia also is called nonulcer dyspepsia. Functional dyspepsia is common. It is a constant condition but

A patient can start to lose vision at any age, and recognizing the signs and symptoms of vision loss is important to their eye health. An ophthalmologist at Baylor College of Medicine points out that