Studies are underway to further understand what causes post COVID-19 condition and how to diagnose and treat it. You may be at risk of more severe disease or outcomes from COVID-19 if you: If so, it's ...

Most cases of dementia are caused by a mixture of risk factors. A risk factor is something that affects our chances of developing a condition like dementia. For most of us our risk of dementia is made ...

Stroke burden and the contribution of several risk factors have increased from 1990 to 2021 on the global, regional, and national level.

Altered activity of ancient viral genes were linked to neurodegenerative diseases including ALS in a recent analysis.

Using sequencing techniques, researchers associated 51 mutations in mitochondrial DNA with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), an incurable degenerative neurological disorder that leads to muscle ...

This can help prevent the vaginal dryness that may cause a UTI. UTIs are typically caused by bacteria that enter the urinary tract. Risk factors differ for women, men, and children. If you’re ...

Consider these risk factors: Gastritis, or inflammation of the stomach lining, has several possible causes. The most common causes include an H. pylori infection, long-term use of NSAIDs ...