Various factors can increase the risk of developing migraine, including genetics, hormonal changes, and lifestyle choices like smoking. Migraine is a neurological condition involving intense, ...

Cardiovascular risk factors, including higher body mass index (BMI) and waist circumference, in childhood and adolescence are ...

Smoking is a main risk factor for emphysema because the toxic chemicals in cigarette smoke weaken the lungs’ defenses and destroy air sacs. Exposure to air pollution, including ozone and particles ...

Multiple emerging risk factors for cardiovascular disease in women must be recognized and assessed to provide timely diagnosis and treatment, according to Dipti N. Itchhaporia, MD, an interventional ...

A new study raises questions about how financial stress fits into cardiovascular health. Dr. Leana Wen explains what people can do to protect their hearts.

The American College of Cardiology issued its inaugural JACC Cardiovascular Statistics report, highlighting the prevalence of ...

Factors such as obesity, tobacco consumption, and older age can increase the risk of developing esophageal cancer. Some risk factors are within a person’s control, while others are not. Esophageal ...

A discussion of public company risk factor disclosure relating to artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning, and generative AI, including ChatGPT, Google Bard, and similar technologies, with ...