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Teen Aggression May Signal Faster Biological Aging Down the Line
Adolescents who frequently lash out at others may be setting the stage for long-term physical health challenges, according…
Johns Hopkins Study Finds Smoking Speeds Eye Ageing via Epigenetic Alterations
Through a series of experiments supported by the National Institutes of Health, researchers at Johns Hopkins Medicine have…
Changes in Smoking Habits and Their Links to Parkinson’s Disease and Risk of Death
A large new study of smokers suggests a complex relationship between smoking behaviour, Parkinson’s disease, and mortality. Researchers…
Residential Proximity to Nuclear Plants Associated with Greater Cancer Mortality
Counties in the United States located nearer to operational nuclear power plants (NPPs) experience higher cancer mortality rates…
Examining the Effects of Sleep Aids on Insomnia in Obstructive Sleep Apnoea
Obstructive sleep apnoea is a common condition where a person’s breathing repeatedly stops and starts during sleep because…
Newly developed tool assists Parkinson’s patients in making decisions about deep brain stimulation
Deciding whether and when to pursue deep brain stimulation (DBS) can feel overwhelming for people living with Parkinson’s…
Refined Genetic Risk Score Offers Better Insight into Diabetes, Obesity and Their Consequences
Type 2 diabetes (T2D) and obesity are complex metabolic conditions shaped by a combination of genetic and environmental…
New Study Reveals How to Detect Alzheimer’s Alongside a Difficult-to-Diagnose Dementia
People living with Alzheimer’s disease frequently have additional neurodegenerative conditions, one of which is the less well-understood frontotemporal…
UMass Amherst Study Reveals Long-Term Cognitive Risks of Early Adult Alcohol Use
It is widely recognised that people often turn to alcohol as a way to cope with stress. However,…
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…