Neuroticism is a key personality trait described by well-established psychological theories, associated with a tendency ...

They show up as bright white spots when you get a brain MRI: lesions called white matter hyperintensities, or WMH. And their ...

Scientists sequenced Beethoven's genome, uncovering health risks and family mysteries through genetic analysis.

Shared genetic factors may drive both osteoarthritis and cardiovascular disease, suggesting a common genetic basis that ...

In a new study published in the European Heart Journal, researchers at Karolinska Institutet show that genetic traits influence the cellular composition of atherosclerotic plaques, which over time ...

COPD is a severe lung condition that affects over 14 million adults in the United States. November is its awareness month.

Lung cancer is the top cause of cancer-related deaths globally, more prevalent in men, and ranks third among women. Both ...

At AHA, Phase 2 results from Eli Lilly and Silence Therapeutics are seen as signs of a "major new path" of cardiovascular ...

Lowering BMI alone may reduce the risk of various obesity-related diseases, but other factors might also play a role. A new study from deCODE genetics/Amgen underscores the significant role of BMI in ...

Understanding your family's cancer history plays a crucial role in proactive health care. These conversations, while potentially emotional, provide vi ...