Compared to those with longer telomeres, individuals with the shortest telomeres demonstrated an 8% higher risk of stroke, a 19% higher risk of dementia, and a 14% higher risk of late-life depression.
New research reveals children who survive strokes face increased rates of anxiety, depression, and physical symptoms, with age 9 identified as a critical period for mental health challenges, according to findings presented at the 2025 International Stroke Conference.
High fluctuations in total cholesterol were associated with a 60% increase in dementia risk, while stable levels showed significantly lower cognitive decline over six years in a study of 9,846 elderly adults.
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Investigators have examined whether neighborhood violence may be associated with aggressive lung cancer in Black men, according to new findings presented at the Endocrine Society’s Annual Meeting & Exposition 2024.
Study reveals sexual trauma may accelerate white matter brain aging by over 3 years in women, potentially increasing Alzheimer's risk—a finding for health care providers addressing women's cognitive health.