Year: 2026
A genetic blind spot: how ‘junk’ DNA might hold Alzheimer’s clues
When most people think about DNA, they tend to picture genes that determine physical traits, influence behaviour, and…
Living with food and financial insecurity may age the heart faster than recognised clinical risk factors
A new analytical study exploring how social determinants of health influence cardiac ageing has identified financial strain and…
New Video Dataset Supports the Evolution of AI-Enabled Health Care
Researchers at the University of Pennsylvania have introduced Observer, a first-of-its-kind multimodal medical dataset designed to capture anonymised,…
Safety Concerns: Blood Flow Restriction Cuffs and Falls in Older Adults
New research from Murdoch University’s School of Allied Health, conducted in collaboration with the Health Futures Institute, has…
Frailty and depression together may substantially increase dementia risk in later life
Concurrent physical frailty and depression are likely to markedly increase the risk of dementia in older people, with…
Long-term mortality outcomes of natural disasters in ageing populations
Severe weather events can have enduring effects on the health and survival of older adults, particularly those who…
Night waking disrupts cognitive functioning regardless of how long one sleeps
For many years, guidance around healthy sleep has centred on the number of hours spent asleep each night.…
Ongoing Physical Activity Helps Prevent Metabolic Syndrome
A recent Finnish study shows that adults who remain physically active throughout adulthood have a significantly lower prevalence…