Less-intelligent people face an even greater cardiovascular risk than those who are obese or have high blood pressure.

People with Alzheimer’s are already known to suffer from loss of smell. But the new research pinpoints a direct link between development of amyloid plaques and a worsening sense of smell.

Exposure to anesthesia during a Cesarean delivery doesn’t increase the risk of learning disabilities in children, says a new study.

Arthritis comprises more than 100 different rheumatic diseases and conditions, the most common of which is osteoarthritis. Arthritis makes it more difficult for people to be physically active, and this is a risk factor for many chronic diseases.

Anxious people have more difficulty tuning out distractions and require more time to shift their attention from one task to another, a new study has found.

Children who have had anesthesia two or more times by the age of 3 may be at a higher risk of developing learning disabilities later, new research suggests.