Alzheimer's disease & dementia

Q&A: The signs of dementia and what can be done to stave it off

The number one risk factor for Alzheimer's disease is age, far more than genetics. Because of the aging of the U.S. population, there are currently 6.7 million Americans with dementia, including Alzheimer's.

Cardiology

A wake-up call for kids' poor heart health

Today in the U.S., a child with risk factors for heart disease (high blood pressure, overweight, etc.) can wait close to a year to see a cardiologist because of high demand and limited resources. This is precious time that ...

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