Medical science has taken a remarkable leap forward in stroke prevention with the discovery that our eyes may hold the key to predicting stroke risk. Leading researchers have identified a ...

Dementia has become one of the world’s most pressing health challenges. Millions of people live with the condition, and the global costs reach into the hundreds of billions each year. Doctors often ...

We often hear that our eyes are a window to our soul, but what if they could tell us more about our health? About your heart health, your arteries and how fast you’re ageing? The idea may sound ...

A simple digital photograph of the back of the eye can predict a major cardiovascular event—such as a heart attack or stroke—set to happen in the next decade with 70% accuracy, according to research ...

Share on Pinterest Eye health may hold the key to predicting heart disease and aging risk, according to new research. PeopleImages/Getty Images Scientists have known for some time now that the eyes ...

Scientists have known for some time now that the eyes can also help doctors see signs of non-eye-related health conditions. Through the blood vessels in the retina, eye doctors can detect signs of ...