Paying attention to these troubling symptoms can prompt early intervention and treatment for dementia. Previously, researchers established a link between depression and dementia. Now, a team from University College London…

— a stroke, an acute disruption of cerebral blood flow — is as life-threatening as a heart attack. In both cases, blood flow is abruptly halted, depriving vital tissues of…

Experts have identified ten early warning signs of dementia — a disease that gradually robs people of their memory, emotional control, and other cognitive abilities. In the UK, over 944,000…

The outlook for this progressive neurological disorder, which destroys cells in the part of the brain that controls movement, is grim: by 2050 the number of people diagnosed worldwide could…

Most people have experienced heartburn at least once, often after a hearty meal or a spicy dish. In those cases, a few simple remedies usually provide relief. But doctors warn…

We’ve all felt a limb or part of our body go numb at some point. That loss of sensation often shows up after you hold an awkward position for too…

“Your fingernails and toenails are extensions of your skin. Pay attention to any changes in their appearance and texture—they can provide important clues about your health,” advises Dan Baumgardt, a…

The tongue is mostly muscle. Some fibers shape it, while others move it. It’s covered in specialized membranes studded with tiny bumps—papillae—that contain taste receptors. But the tongue does more…

There’s an old joke: if you treat a cold or the flu, it lasts a week; if you don’t, it lasts seven days. How accurate is that folk wisdom, and…

The National Health Service (NHS) in the UK takes a balanced view on salt. Medical professionals don’t recommend cutting this ingredient out of your diet entirely. Table salt, also called…

Doctors estimate that eight out of ten people will develop the “silent” condition known as hemorrhoids at some point in their lives. Even Napoleon Bonaparte suffered from it—his unbearable pain…

This disease is an endocrine disorder—the core problem involves the hormone insulin, either its secretion or the body’s ability to use it. Excessive fluid loss often accompanies diabetes and can…

Oncologists urge people to pay attention to less obvious cancer symptoms and to get screened in a timely manner. Abnormal bleeding, tumors, or unexplained weight loss are well-known potential signs…

Prostatitis affects a large share of men: about 30% of men over 30, 40% of men over 40, 50% of men over 50, and 75% of men over 70. Doctors…