Sedentary living raises diabetes, heart disease and mental health risks. Learn practical steps to reduce sitting time at work ...

A new study has found a link between cannabis use and heart health. Smoking weed, according to a small new study out of University of California San Francisco, is bad for your heart—and so is ...

Rising lifestyle diseases among men in India threaten long-term health; this article outlines key risks, early signs, and practical steps to reduce impact.

Two-thirds of women in their child-bearing years have an increased risk for birth defects due to a lifestyle factor they can change, a new study says. These risk factors -- low levels of vitamin B9 ...

A sedentary lifestyle is a contributing factor that can increase one’s risk for developing diabetes. A lack of activity ups your risk for insulin resistance and weight gain, which increases diabetes ...

As a nurse working in a neurocritical care, I witnessed the sudden and devastating effects of stroke on survivors and their carers. Following my nursing career, I became a researcher specialising in ...

Pancreatic cancer has a reputation for being one of the deadliest malignancies, in part because it is often diagnosed late and progresses quickly. While genetics and age play a role, a growing body of ...

Think your genes have the ultimate say in sealing your fate? Think again. While inherited factors can elevate your risk for conditions like type 2 diabetes, heart disease, or dementia, advanced ...

High-risk pregnancies are rising among urban Indian women due to delayed motherhood and lifestyle diseases. Doctors stress ...

Risk factors are things that raise your chances of getting a disease. There are different types of risk factors such as genetic, biological, lifestyle and exposure. For each person, a mix of these ...