Death or serious disability after stroke are more likely for people who have certain risk factors, according to a new study.

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Losing your sense of smell could indicate a serious mental or physical health issue. Scientists suspect inflammation is the ...

Abby McCoy is an experienced registered nurse who has worked with adults and pediatric patients encompassing trauma, orthopedics, home care, transplant, and case management. She is a married ...

In terms of supplementation, there are few studies that look at omega-3 fatty acids and hair growth, and few that study fish oil in particular. The following studies are the most recent research ...

People may prefer to get screened for colorectal cancer with a blood test rather than a colonoscopy. But more than twice as many colorectal cancer deaths would occur with blood-based screening as ...

As little as five minutes a day of moderate-to-vigorous exercise may help lower blood pressure, a new study suggests. While ...

People who have a hard time staying awake during the day or struggle to be enthusiastic about activities may be at risk for a ...

Hair loss isn’t just an issue for men — it also affects 1 in 4 women under the age of 50. Known as androgenetic alopecia, female pattern hair loss causes thinning hair at the top of the head ...

A new study of so-called weekend warriors found that 1 or 2 exercise sessions a week could reduce the risk of mild dementia.

A new study suggests that the ability to balance on one leg may be a key indicator of well-being and healthy aging. Standing on one leg is a key indicator of well-being, revealing more about how ...