Smoking is a main risk factor for emphysema because the toxic chemicals in cigarette smoke weaken the lungs’ defenses and destroy air sacs. Exposure to air pollution, including ozone and particles ...

Several factors can increase a person’s risk of deep vein thrombosis (DVT) development. Examples include injury to the veins, hormonal changes, reduced blood flow, certain health conditions, and more.

For decades it’s been understood that certain risk factors explain the majority of cardiovascular events, until several recent studies claimed that coronary heart disease can develop without them. But ...

Kidney cancer is one of the 10 most-diagnosed cancers in the United States. Like many of the other cancers on that list—including colon and rectal cancer—kidney cancer is more common now than it used ...

Running a small business involves handling many responsibilities at once, including managing risk. Every business faces ...

While some say having lots of kids can make you lose your faculties, a new study suggests otherwise. Research co-led by UT ...