Most of the genetic risk for developing a substance use disorder comes from genes that broadly affect how our brains process ...

A new study led by researchers at UC San Diego shows a certain protein detected in the blood can provide decades of early warning that a person is at an increased risk of developing dementia later in ...

A new study indicated that excess fat stored around the waist or visceral fat was more strongly associated with heart failure ...

When compared with people who had about one serving a day of ultra-processed foods, those who consumed nine servings per day ...

Research in different cohorts confirms that ultra-processed foods are linked to a heightened risk of heart disease. The ...

A study of 340,000 adults suggests not all alcohol carries the same risk - even at low to moderate levels, beer, cider and ...

The American Heart Association is updating its cholesterol management guidelines, emphasizing early intervention, healthy ...

A major Harvard study of over 130,000 participants found that moderate consumption of caffeinated coffee or tea was associated with reduced dementia risk over four decades ...

CBS News medical contributor Dr. Céline Gounder said the results of the study on coffee drinkers having lower risk of dementia should be taken "with a massive grain of salt." ...

A study published in the journal Nature showed that the thymus, a small organ in the chest known for training the immune system in childhood, is also important for long-term health and lifespan.

A study has found that individuals on vegetarian diets have a lower risk of multiple myeloma and kidney, pancreatic, prostate ...

The Dodd-Frank Act, enacted in 2010 to promote economic stability and protect consumers in response to the 2008 global financial crisis, is showing mixed results, according to a new study by Case ...