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A recent study published in the Lancet medical journal reveals that nearly half of all dementia cases could be prevented or delayed by addressing key health issues such as vision …

President Donald Trump said Monday that White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles has early-stage breast cancer. He said her prognosis is “excellent” and that she will continue working during …

A new study suggests that exercise during chemotherapy may help cancer patients protect both their physical health and their mental sharpness. Researchers found that patients who followed a structured exercise …

New research suggests that gum disease may be tied to serious risks for both heart and brain health. Two studies published in Neurology Open Access found that poor oral health …

A new 25-year Northwestern University study is challenging the idea that memory loss is an unavoidable part of aging. Researchers say a small group of seniors, known as “super agers,” …

A new national study shows that prediabetes increases the risk of death for adults aged 20 to 54, but not for older age groups. Researchers say the results highlight the …

A new AARP report shows that more Americans than ever are caring for aging or disabled family members. The number of family caregivers has jumped 45% in the past decade, …

Hearing aids significantly improve social connections, reduce loneliness, and could help maintain cognitive health, according to a new study published Thursday in JAMA Otolaryngology–Head & Neck Surgery. Researchers from the …

Data published in the Journal of the American Heart Association show that heart attack deaths among U.S. adults have fallen by 89 percent since 1970.  However, fatalities from arrhythmias, heart …

A new study shows that eating the right kinds of carbohydrates can help older American women live longer and stay healthier. Researchers at Tufts University and Harvard T.H. Chan School …