Year: 2026
Breakthrough study finds strong genetic risk factor for rare dementia
Researchers at the VIB and University of Antwerp have identified a major genetic risk factor for a rare…
From Pollution to Prescription: Plastic Bottles Become Parkinson’s Drug
A pioneering study has demonstrated that a drug used to treat Parkinson’s disease can be produced from waste…
New evidence connects brain immune cells to Alzheimer’s plaque growth
A new study led by researchers from VIB and KU Leuven reveals that immune cells in the brain…
Daily Multivitamin Use Associated with Reduced Biological Ageing in COSMOS Study
An analysis led by investigators at Mass General Brigham has found that daily multivitamin use may slow biological…
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:…