Late-life dementia has a lot in common with heart disease and many of the same causes, according to a recent article published in Nature Reviews Neurology. Like heart disease, the cognitive impairment that accompanies aging is usually the result of a combination of lifestyle and other factors.

Diabetes, obesity, untreated hypertension, sedentary lifestyle and stress are all linked to both heart disease and dementia. But the latest research shows dementia can be delayed, stopped and sometimes even reversed with lifestyle changes.

When does a collection become hoarding? Dr. Chasson joins us tonight to help us identify a hoarding problem and its treatment.

May is trauma awareness month. But what can you do to prevent trauma?

The R Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center at the University of Maryland Medical Center is world-renowned as the birthplace of modern trauma medicine. Shock Trauma now treats more than 8,000 people every year, more than double the number of patients its original building was designed to treat. Construction is now underway for a new Shock Trauma building, so how will it benefit Marylanders and what does it mean for the trauma system?

Everybody's favorite entomologist returns to tell us what the mild winter and warm spring means for the tick, mosquito and stink-bug populations this summer.

Eleven years after he was shot in a robbery attempt, Carl Jacobs has written a book to help other survivors of violence who may be dealing with substance abuse, post-traumatic stress disorder and depression. Mr. Jacobs joins us tonight to share his story.

More than 100,000 Americans are on the organ transplant list. Advances in medicine now mean that living donation may be an option to get kidney and liver patients off the wait list sooner, but what are the benefits and risks? And could more baby boomers be looking at the possible need for a liver transplant with the increases in Hepatitis C?

April is National Donate Life month, so in this "Your Health" interview, Dr. Benjamin Philosophe and transplant coordinator Linda Ridge of the University of Maryland Medical Center will talk about organ donation, including how to bring up the topic with your family members.

As part of MPT's "Chesapeake Bay Week" tonight on Direct Connection we take a look at the current conditions of the bay and the long term health trends of the largest estuary in the United States.

Prolonged seizures can be life threatening emergencies, but new research, published recently in the New England Journal of Medicine, offers promising results for a new "epipen"-style injectable medicine that will stop seizures sooner.

While this is good news for the thousands of Americans with epilepsy, there may also be broader military applications for chemical warfare and beyond.

Tonight we look at Maryland's roll in deciding the GOP Candidate for President. We'll also look at the key Congressional races. Our experts will answer your questions about Maryland’s primary election.

In 2010, the American Cancer Society estimated that 102,900 new cases of colon cancer were diagnosed in the United States. Although colon cancer is among the most common forms of cancer, many people are reluctant to be screened. This week we'll be talking about screening and treatment, including advances in minimally invasive surgery.

This week the Supreme Court will hear arguments to President Obama's health-care law. Tonight we'll discuss the significance of the court hearing 6 hours of arguments as well as the key issues.

FBI Director Robert Mueller says he believes, "the cyber threat will equal or surpass the threat from counter terrorism in the foreseeable future." As the Headquarters of both the National Security Agency and US Cyber Command, Fort Meade will continue to play host to a large, highly skilled workforce.

Specific skills and people will change over time, but overall numbers will stay pretty much the same, if not increasing a bit once the new construction efforts for Cyber Command are completed.

The University of Maryland Center for Integrative Medicine is among a prestigious group of national health centers featured in the Bravewell Collaborative's new report Integrative Medicine in America: How Integrative Medicine is Being Practiced in Clinical Centers Across the United States, a study of patient populations and health conditions most commonly treated with integrative strategies.

In the survey of U.S. integrative medicine centers, 75 percent reported success using integrative practices such as traditional Chinese medicine/acupuncture, meditation and supplements to treat chronic pain. More than 50 percent of the centers reported positive results using integrative therapies for gastrointestinal conditions, depression and anxiety, cancer and chronic stress.

Should your child be on a gluten-free diet? Are more and more children being diagnosed with celiac disease? How do you know if your child has a simple tummy ache or something more serious like Inflammatory Bowel Disease? Could a special pill camera be the way to find out?

Recently the sun erupted with one of the largest solar storms in recent history. Tonight the resident space expert at the Maryland Science Center joins us to explain solar flares and how they affect us here on Earth. We'll also talk about the close approach of the planets Venus and Jupiter and how best to see these planets in the western sky.

Governor Martin O'Malley discusses the budget, job creation and answers your questions.

Stephen Martino joins us to update us on what's happening at the Maryland Lottery. We'll discuss their new games and initiatives plus the latest on slots.

You may enjoy listening to music with your headphones or earbuds, but that musical escape could be putting you in danger! Injuries to pedestrians wearing headphones have more than tripled in the past six years, according to University of Maryland researchers. What's going on here? And, why are younger people particularly at risk?

What are the newest technologies and programs to help people with heart disease? What are the warning signs of heart health issues in children and adults and the differences between men and women?

Tonight we'll discuss the nationwide mortgage settlement and what that means for Maryland homeowners facing foreclosure.

Tonight we'll review the commercials that aired during the Super Bowl. Which ones were the most popular and most disappointing?

Maryland native and Top Chef finalist Bryan Voltaggio brings his culinary skills and love of food to a new show. "Obsessed with Everything Food" premieres exclusively on MPT on February 7, 2012 at 8:00pm. Chef Voltaggio joins us live tonight.

The FDA reports current shortages of some drugs that are prescribed to treat ADHD. Tonight we'll discuss why there is a shortage and offer advice to parents on what to do if they have experienced problems getting prescriptions filled.

Tonight we take a look at the GOP field of candidates on the eve of the Florida Republican primary.

The Baltimore City Adult Drug Court has been operating for 17 years. The Drug Court offers repeat offenders, who are drug-addicts, the chance to enter a court-run drug rehabilitation program instead of going to prison.

If you or someone you know is dealing with a drug or alcohol addiction, Dr. Cargiulo will offer advice on how to identify the problem and find help.

Gov. Martin O’Malley recently signed two Executive Orders officially recognizing the Piscataway Indian Nation and the Piscataway Conoy Confederacy as the first state recognized tribes in Maryland history. Tonight we'll hear what that means for the tribe members in Maryland.

The Ravens beat the Texans to advance to the AFC title game. Tonight sports broadcasting veteran Scott Garceau joins us to dissect yesterday's win and look ahead to the key match-ups as the Ravens head to Foxborough to take on the Patriots.

The Maryland state legislature's only physician has written a book about personal empowerment and responsibility for end-of-life care. Dr. Dan Morhaim is an adjunct professor in the Department of Health Policy and Management at Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health and Deputy Majority Leader of the Maryland House of Delegates. He is board certified in emergency medicine and internal medicine. Dr. Dan Morhaim joins us tonight to answer your questions on the medical and legal issues of end-of-life care for you and your loved-ones.

With the Iowa Caucus behind them, the candidates vying for the GOP nomination head to the New Hampshire primary. Tonight we'll look at the dwindling field of candidates heading into the Republican primaries as well as President Obama's road-map for his possible re-election.