Alcohol’s cancer risk is shaped by a powerful mix of biology, behavior, and social factors—often in ways people don’t expect.

The study, which built on previous research, found that individuals with uterine fibroids may have a higher risk of ...

High blood pressure (hypertension) can be caused by a variety of factors, including your lifestyle, medical conditions, ...

The biggest risk factors for developing diabetic retinopathy include blood sugar levels and age, as well as genetic risk. Diabetic retinopathy is a sight-threatening eye condition that people can get ...

A novel analysis investigating the contribution of social determinants of health (SDoH) to cardiac aging has found that ...

Several factors can increase a person’s risk of deep vein thrombosis (DVT) development. Examples include injury to the veins, hormonal changes, reduced blood flow, certain health conditions, and more.

High blood pressure and glucose intolerance are among the most dangerous cardiometabolic risk factors for adults with ...

A brain or aortic aneurysm can be serious and even deadly. Because many people will never have symptoms, it’s important to know the causes and risk factors, so you can take steps to help prevent them.

Researchers at Yale School of Medicine (YSM) examined two known risk factors for developing dementia—one genetic and one ...