To Avoid Dementia, Watch Your Weight

Ear Infections May Increase Obesity Risk
Early research suggests a link between chronic ear infection, tonsillectomies, and obesity.

Singles 'face Alzheimer's risk'
Being single when you reach middle age could increase your risk of dementia, a study suggests.

Skinny on diabetes: Obesity's to blame
New research shows that how much you eat - not what you eat - determines your risk for developing diabetes.

Statins 'may cut dementia risk'
Scientists have found further evidence that cholesterol-lowering statins may protect against dementia and memory loss.

Obesity 'hikes' pancreatic risk
Obese women with most of their excess weight on the stomach, are more likely to get pancreatic cancer, research suggests.