Why your late teens and early 20s are crucial times for lifelong heart health

Emerging adulthood – the life stage that unfolds around ages 18-25 – is full of major transitions, such as starting college or learning a trade, making new friends and romantic

Alzheimer’s finger-prick blood test could transform diagnosis, experts say

Fergus WalshMedical editor BBC Dr Michael Sandberg, whose mother had Alzheimer’s disease, took part in the trial An international trial is examining whether a finger-prick blood test could be used

This simple fatty acid could restore failing vision

Changes in eyesight are one of the most common signs of aging. Sit in a dimly lit restaurant with someone over 60, and you will likely hear them say, “Hold