Various factors can increase the risk of developing migraine, including genetics, hormonal changes, and lifestyle choices like smoking. Migraine is a neurological condition involving intense, ...

Several factors can increase a person’s risk of deep vein thrombosis (DVT) development. Examples include injury to the veins, hormonal changes, reduced blood flow, certain health conditions, and more.

Smoking is a main risk factor for emphysema because the toxic chemicals in cigarette smoke weaken the lungs’ defenses and destroy air sacs. Exposure to air pollution, including ozone and particles ...

A recent paper by Bishop et al. investigates the relationship between depression and early maladaptive schemas—negative patterns of perception or belief that develop early in life. Some examples of ...

For decades it’s been understood that certain risk factors explain the majority of cardiovascular events, until several recent studies claimed that coronary heart disease can develop without them. But ...

A large genetic study has found that a person's height may affect their risk for several common health conditions in adulthood. Significant findings include a link between height and lower risk of ...

Several risk factors for obesity, such as genetics, metabolism, and hormones, are outside your control. Depending on your circumstances, you may be able to reduce your risk of obesity by making ...

As payers are increasingly holding providers financially accountable for outcomes under value-based payment arrangements, there is growing concern that organizations caring for populations with ...