An Australian appeals court has dismissed a prosecutor's attempt to imprison a former police officer who killed a 95-year-old nursing home resident with a stun gun. On Wednesday, three judges in ...

In a majority of cases, liver cancer does not doesn't have to happen if people avoid risk factors, a new global study ...

Want to cut your odds of an early death by almost 20%? Take just 15 minutes out of your day for a brisk walk, researchers at ...

Two lifestyle interventions tested in a newly publicized study improved cognition in older adults who were at risk of cognitive decline, and one of them protected cognition from normal age-related ...

Plastic cookware is common in many kitchens, but there are alternatives. Products like stainless steel skillets, frying pans ...

Exposure to moderate lead levels in gasoline during the 1960s-1970s is linked to a 20% higher risk for memory problems later ...

Long-term exposure to outdoor air pollution may increase the risk for dementia, according to a review published online July ...

Reduced cognitive function is a normal part of aging. Age-related changes often include getting confused about the day of the ...

Microplastics are a growing concern globally. These tiny pieces of plastic are found in the sea, land, and air — and, ...

Scientists have identified a threat plaguing much of the US that is contributing to the rise in dementia rates among ...

Your brain may be more vulnerable than you think. A new study shows how everyday air pollution could quietly increase your ...