Year: 2026
Experts fine-tune genetic maps to trace DNA influences on human traits and disease susceptibility
Scientists have uncovered how specific genetic changes function inside cells to influence disease risk and a wide range…
Fall Prevention Clinics: A Smart Investment in Older Adult Health
Falls remain one of the leading causes of injury and hospitalisation among older adults, creating considerable pressure on…
USC research shows early Alzheimer’s brain markers vary across diverse populations
A team of researchers from the USC Mark and Mary Stevens Neuroimaging and Informatics Institute at the Keck…
Researchers find gut health supplement may help relieve arthritis pain
A new study has found that a prebiotic fibre supplement can reduce pain, enhance grip strength, and lower…
Outages Drive Rise in Emergency Hospital Visits Among Elderly Populations
Adults aged 65 and older experience higher rates of emergency hospitalisations for cardiovascular and respiratory conditions during and…
Physical Function and Its Importance in Heart Failure Survival Prediction
Monitoring and treating heart failure (HF) remains difficult at any age, especially among older adults. Doctors often rely…
New Perspective Positions Buildings as Critical to Health Determinants
As populations continue to age, growing attention is being directed towards the institutional environments where many older adults…
Science Reveals Why Full Doesn’t Mean Finished When It Comes to Food
Research carried out at the University of East Anglia (UEA) offers a compelling explanation for a familiar experience:…
Women Can Experience Heart Attacks Even With Less Plaque Than Men
Women may have less artery-clogging plaque than men, yet this does not necessarily shield them from heart disease,…
Clinical pilot study shows potential of low-dose lithium in slowing verbal memory loss
Lithium, a treatment long used for bipolar disorder, may offer neuroprotective effects that extend beyond mood stabilisation. An…
Majority of Older Adults in England Regard Climate Change as a Serious Issue
Six in ten older people in England consider climate change a serious risk. At the same time, only…
New study reveals staffing levels in care homes may help prevent harmful falls
A new study has found that nursing homes with higher staffing levels tend to report fewer injurious falls…