Excess body weight appears to be a direct cause of vascular dementia, with the damage largely driven by high blood pressure.

People with obesity and high blood pressure may face a higher risk of dementia, according to a new study published in The ...

Using Mendelian randomization, researchers showed that high BMI and high blood pressure are direct causes of dementia.

By Vijay Kumar Malesu A large genetic analysis combined with clinical data suggests that long-term dietary tendencies may ...

A genetic study reveals that it is not coffee itself, but how long caffeine remains in the blood, that influences the risk of diabetes.

Adults with higher BMI or increased blood pressure may be more likely to develop vascular-related dementia, researchers reported in The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism. “Our findings ...

A new study finds that obesity and high blood pressure may directly cause dementia, not just increase the risk.

High blood sugar spikes after meals could be a contributing factor to Alzheimer's risk, according to a new study that gives ...

Helping women to keep their blood pressure at normal levels could reduce their risk of experiencing pregnancy complications, ...

Scientists at the University of Copenhagen discovered that smoking directly triggers the growth of visceral adipose tissue.