A higher body mass index (BMI) appears to be causally related to a greater risk for vascular-related dementia.

A new study identifying 56 non-clinical risk factors associated with sudden cardiac arrest (SCA), spanning lifestyle, physical measures, psychosocial factors, socioeconomic status, and the local ...

Excess body weight may help explain why some chronic illnesses frequently occur together, according to a study.

Inflammation is the body’s natural way of healing itself when there’s an injury or infection. It helps protect us and repair damage. But when inflammation lasts too long, it can become harmful instead ...