First global malaria map in decades shows reduced risk

Warning of epilepsy drowning risk
People with epilepsy are 19 times more likely to die from drowning than the general population, a UK study suggests.

Doctors hopeful easier blood thinners are nearing
WASHINGTON (AP) -- A trio of experimental drugs has doctors hopeful that for the first time in decades, millions of people at risk of lethal blood...

Exercise May Cut Risk of Dementia
Exercising in middle age may help ward off dementia and Alzheimer's disease decades later.

Big Belly Boosts Risk of Later Dementia
NEW YORK (AP) -- Having a big belly in your 40s can boost your risk of getting Alzheimer's disease or other dementia decades later, a new study...

Calcium Levels Predict Prostate Cancer
Men with high-normal levels of calcium in their blood may have an increased risk for developing fatal prostate cancer, early research suggests.