Extreme heat is becoming a dangerous new normal that brings with it a number of health risks. From severe burns to ...

“There’s a whole different set” of health risk factors for older drinkers, said Paul Sacco, a professor of social work at the ...

Even tiny amounts of processed meats like hot dogs and bacon, plus sugary drinks like soda, are bad for our health.

TUESDAY, Jan. 28, 2025 (HealthDay News) -- Major heart health risk factors like obesity, diabetes and high blood pressure ...

Recent data show pesticide residues reach household dust and bathing linens, exposing residents to enduring health risks.

For example, the lifetime risk of ever having a heart attack for a 45-year-old man with no risk factors is 1.7 percent compared to a lifetime risk of 42 percent if he had two major risk factor at ...

Key Takeaways Heart health risk factors have a greater impact on women than menWomen in poor health have nearly 5 times the risk of heart disease, compared to 2.5 times for men in poor healthThis ...