Year: 2026
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…
Exercise and Nutritional Support May Help Reduce Care Dependency in Dementia
A simple combination of daily physical exercise and protein-rich nutritional drinks may offer meaningful health benefits for people…
Prenatal Lead Exposure Connected to Lower Cognitive Ability in Adulthood
A study published on 18 February 2026 in Neurology suggests that exposure to lead before birth may be…
Blood Test May Help Predict Longevity, According to New Study
As people grow older, it can be difficult to tell who will continue to enjoy healthy years and…
Study Suggests Certain Health Conditions May Indicate Future Alzheimer’s Risk
A new study led by researchers at Vanderbilt Health has identified a range of medical conditions that frequently…
New Study Reveals Way to Watch and Reverse Key Chemical Process Linked to Alzheimer’s
A recent study conducted at Oregon State University has provided new insight into a chemical process associated with…
Fibre-Rich Diet Tied to Better Heart Health for People Working Night Shifts
People who work night shifts face a higher risk of developing coronary artery disease, one of the most…
Yale Study Suggests Growing Older May Bring Improvement Rather Than Decline
Ageing in later life is frequently portrayed as a gradual and unavoidable decline in both physical strength and…
Changes in brain blood flow and oxygen supply may provide early warning signs of Alzheimer’s
Subtle alterations in the way blood circulates through the brain and how brain tissue uses oxygen may be…