Concerns over expenses, time away from employment, and COVID-19 deterred some older adults from undergoing surgical procedures
Recent research highlights that the decision-making process for older adults regarding elective surgery encompasses far more than the anticipated pain and recovery time. A significant portion of this demographic also…
Optical Technology Spots Molecular Cancer Markers at an Early Stage
Researchers have created a new light-based sensor that can detect vanishingly small amounts of cancer-related molecules in the blood. This highly sensitive technology is designed to pick up early warning…
How Immune Hijacking Shapes Cancer Evolution
Predicting how tumours will progress remains one of the central challenges in modern oncology. Researchers at the University of Geneva (UNIGE), working with colleagues from the Ludwig Institute for Cancer…
Ultra-Processed Foods Tied to Elevated Heart and Stroke Risk, FAU Reports
Ultra-processed foods, commonly known as UPFs, are heavily industrialised products that contain added fats, sugars, starches, salt and a variety of chemical additives such as emulsifiers. Items like fizzy drinks,…
Low-weight resistance training enhances muscle condition and metabolism for people with type 2 diabetes
Physical training is a key part of treating type 2 diabetes because it helps control blood glucose levels and supports healthy muscle energy use. A recent study from the German…
Common eye bacteria associated with cognitive decline
Researchers have found that Chlamydia pneumoniae, a widespread bacterium best known for causing pneumonia and sinus infections, may persist in both the eye and the brain for many years, potentially…
The biology of ageing and disease: A newly identified two-stage process
David Gems and Alexander Carver of University College London, working alongside Yuan Zhao from Queen Mary University of London, introduce a fresh conceptual model for understanding how ageing contributes to…
Older adults are more heavily exposed to online medical misinformation
Even as misleading and false claims continue to circulate widely across the internet, websites that host low-credibility health information remain relatively rare and attract limited attention overall. For most users,…
Falls Remain a Major Risk, Affecting One in Eight Older People in Ireland Every Year
New findings from The Irish Longitudinal Study on Ageing (TILDA) at Trinity College Dublin underline that falls among older people are a serious and expanding challenge for Ireland’s health system.…
From Textbooks to Living Rooms: Study Reveals Deeper Learning for Medical Students
A new study shows that year-long home visits with older adults can play a significant role in shaping first-year medical students’ development, helping them strengthen communication skills, reconsider assumptions about…
Rising global burden of pancreatitis among older adults
One of the most significant achievements of the twentieth century has been the steady rise in life expectancy, driven by major improvements in living standards, nutrition, sanitation, and medical care…
Research shows brain stimulation could help evaluate Alzheimer’s disease
As people with Alzheimer’s disease (AD) progress from mild cognitive impairment to moderate and severe dementia, higher-order forms of awareness gradually decline. In contrast, more basic sensory awareness tends to…
How Black Ginseng Extract Attenuates Inflammatory Processes Associated with Ageing
Skin ageing is a natural process, but it does not happen for just one reason. It is shaped by factors inside the body, such as genetics and changes in hormones…
New research finds an invisible RNA ageing timer in human sperm
Research has increasingly shown that as fathers grow older, the risk of health problems in their children rises, including higher chances of obesity and stillbirth. Although this association has been…
Routine movements outweigh handgrip strength in supporting osteoarthritis patients
Daily physical activity plays a far more significant role in the well-being of people living with osteoarthritis than handgrip strength or isolated motor tasks, according to new research from the…
Longevity Studies Advance as Researchers Identify a Crucial Missing Element
Improvements in public health and medicine have enabled people to live to older ages than at any other point in human history. However, these added years are often accompanied by…