A study on calorie restriction unveils intricacies in the relationship between diet and the ageing process
Researchers at Penn State may have uncovered another layer of complexity in the mystery surrounding how diet influences the ageing process. A recent study, spearheaded by researchers from the Penn…
Innovative Wound Treatment Could Improve Healing and Recovery
For most people, a blister or small cut heals with little attention. But for millions of people living with diabetes or other conditions that restrict blood flow, even minor wounds…
Bringing Toxoplasmosis Into Focus: A Global Call for Recognition
An estimated one-third of the world’s population carries the Toxoplasma parasite, yet the serious health consequences of infection remain widely overlooked. One of the most devastating complications is ocular toxoplasmosis,…
Unravelling the Link Between Brain Iron Accumulation and Neurodegeneration
Neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer's and Parkinson's affect millions of people worldwide, yet scientists are still trying to understand what causes neurons to fail gradually with age. Researchers at the…
Study Finds Paid Paternal Leave Supports Fathers’ Mental Well-Being
A new study from Northwestern University and Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago has found that paid paternal leave plays an important role in supporting fathers’ mental…
Researchers Find Sugary Gum After Beetroot Consumption Lowers Blood Pressure
Researchers at King’s College London have discovered that chewing sugary gum after consuming nitrate-rich vegetables such as beetroot, spinach, and kale may enhance the vegetables’ blood pressure-lowering effects. The study…
New Research Questions Fish Oil’s Role in Preventing Alzheimer’s Decline
Americans spend more than $1 billion each year on fish oil supplements, largely because of claims that the omega-3 fatty acids they contain can support brain health and protect against…
UK Heatwaves Highlight Growing Risks for Older and Vulnerable Adults
Older adults, care home residents, and people living in poor-quality housing are facing increasing risks from extreme heat, according to new research that warns the UK is not adequately prepared…
Calcium and Vitamin D Supplements Show Little Impact on Reducing Fracture and Fall Risk
A comprehensive review published in The BMJ has found that calcium supplements, vitamin D supplements, or a combination of both provide little to no clinically meaningful benefit in preventing fractures…
Review of 87 Studies Links Cycling to Improved Cognitive Health and Quality of Life
A new peer-reviewed study published in the journal Frontiers in Sports and Active Living highlights cycling as an effective and accessible way to promote brain health and overall well-being. Conducted…
Handwriting Speed May Signal Early Cognitive Decline in Older Adults
Handwriting is a complex activity that depends on both fine motor skills and higher-level cognitive processes, including attention, memory, language processing, and executive functioning. Because writing requires the brain to…
Could Aging Be Reversed? Bar-Ilan University Researchers Reveal New Clues
Researchers at Bar-Ilan University have discovered a potential way to reverse some of the molecular changes linked to aging by restoring youthful patterns of DNA organization in the livers of…
The Role of Heart Health in Severe COVID-19 Outcomes During the Pandemic
Better heart health before the COVID-19 pandemic was associated with a substantially lower risk of severe COVID-19 outcomes, according to new research published in the Journal of the American Heart…
Tomato and Soy Juice Combination Shows Anti-Inflammatory Benefits in Obese Adults
A tomato-soy juice enriched with plant compounds linked to health benefits significantly reduced markers of inflammation in healthy adults with obesity after four weeks of daily consumption, according to a…
Older Adults Using Hearing Aids Effectively May Face Lower Dementia Risk, HKUMed Study Finds
Researchers from the School of Public Health at the Li Ka Shing Faculty of Medicine of the University of Hong Kong (HKUMed), in collaboration with an international research team, have…
Replacing Red Meat with Salmon May Improve Health and Cut Carbon Emissions
New research from the University of Bristol and the University of Southampton suggests that replacing one beef steak with salmon each week could significantly reduce carbon emissions while also supporting…