Common weight loss medications associated with rare vision impairment condition
A recent study spearheaded by researchers from Mass Eye and Ear indicates a higher incidence of a potentially blinding eye condition called NAION among patients prescribed semaglutide, marketed as Ozempic…
Research highlights limits of lecture-based learning for older adults
Learning later in life is not only possible but also plays an important role in maintaining a good quality of life. Continued education has been linked to better memory, improved…
Efforts to cut cannabis-impaired driving overlook older adults, new study suggests
As cannabis-related traffic crashes continue to rise, new research suggests that prevention campaigns may be overlooking a vital group: older adults. Public messaging about cannabis-impaired driving has primarily focused on…
Scientific Laboratory Study Detects No Changes in Stress Levels or Brain Activity Following 5G Exposure
A recent GOLIAT research programme conducted by scientists at INERIS found no measurable biological effects from short-term exposure to 5G radiofrequency signals in healthy adults. The studies investigated whether such…
New study signals rising risk as blood pressure control declines in England
A significant new analysis suggests that England has lost much of the progress it made during the 2000s in preventing, detecting, and managing high blood pressure, raising concerns about growing…
Sustaining life and wellbeing in old age: the vital role of social support
Recent research from the University of Eastern Finland highlights the significant role that social support plays in shaping health, wellbeing, and survival in later life. Drawing on two complementary studies,…
A Personal Journey Inspires Scientific Progress in the Fight Against Alzheimer’s
Rutgers neuroscientist Peng Jiang was visiting his hometown of Qianshan in China’s Anhui province when a conversation with a neighbour left a deep and lasting impression. The man had come…
How visual impairment influences perception of approaching traffic
Patricia DeLucia has spent much of her career investigating a question that rarely reaches conscious awareness but is fundamental to everyday safety: how people judge whether a collision is about…
Internet use may support social connectedness among caregivers
Staying connected online may play an important role in supporting older adults who care for family members or friends, helping them feel less lonely and better able to cope with…
A next-generation platform designed to guarantee ethical and equitable AI use in healthcare
Researchers have created a pioneering platform that enables commercial artificial intelligence systems to be tested head-to-head under real clinical conditions, marking the first time such a large-scale evaluation has been…
Could Everyday Driving Provide Clues About Brain Health?
Recent research published on 26 November 2025 in Neurology®, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology, suggests that patterns captured through in-vehicle driving data may help identify individuals…
Hospital-acquired infections linked to increased likelihood of dementia
A new study published in Volume 17, Issue 10 of Aging-US on 13 October 2025 offers compelling evidence that hospitalisation for infections may play a significant role in increasing long-term…
Exercising in polluted air may not deliver full health rewards
Long-term exposure to toxic air can significantly weaken the health benefits typically gained from regular exercise, according to a major international study involving researchers from UCL (University College London). While…
Dietary Polyphenols May Support Lifelong Heart Health
People who regularly consume foods and drinks rich in polyphenols—such as tea, coffee, berries, cocoa, nuts, whole grains, and olive oil—may benefit from better long-term heart health. New research suggests…
Tai chi matches therapy in chronic insomnia care
Tai chi, a gentle form of mind–body exercise widely practised within Chinese communities, appears to offer benefits comparable to talking therapy for middle-aged and older adults with chronic insomnia, according…
Chronic pain could be putting adults at greater risk of high blood pressure
Adults living with chronic pain may face a significantly higher risk of developing high blood pressure, particularly when pain is widespread and accompanied by depression, according to new research published…