Public Health Initiatives Aimed at Reducing Dementia Risk Could Potentially Save the UK Economy Up to £4 Billion
Public health interventions aimed at reducing dementia risk factors could potentially save up to £4 billion in England by lowering dementia rates and enhancing overall health and longevity, according to…
Research reveals how working night shifts can increase the risk of diabetes and obesity
A recent study highlights how night shift work disrupts protein rhythms linked to blood glucose regulation, energy metabolism, and inflammation, which is critical in developing chronic metabolic conditions. Led by…
How Nature’s Fragrances Impact Our Health: A Scientific Inquiry
Spending time in natural environments offers significant benefits to our health and well-being. Research indicates that exposure to nature can positively impact our emotions, thoughts, stress levels, and physical health.…
Accumulated Evidence Over Two Decades Indicates Significant Health Benefits Linked to Plant-Based Diets
In a comprehensive review published on May 15, 2024, in the open-access journal PLOS ONE, Angelo Capodici and his team analysed 49 previously published papers. These studies provide substantial evidence…
Sunlight’s Impact on Bottled Water Safety: Understanding the Risks of Plastic Exposure
A recent investigation has delved into the potential health hazards associated with the emission of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) from plastic water bottles when exposed to sunlight. The study, which…
Innovative Group Training Tool for Dementia Prevention
A new group-based training tool aimed at preventing dementia integrates collaborative quiz-solving with physical movement throughout a room. This innovative approach, developed under the "go4cognition" project by researchers Vanessa Lissek…
Revised study questions universal approach to vitamin D supplementation guidelines
A recent study from Trinity College Dublin sheds light on the complexities of achieving optimal vitamin D levels across diverse populations. Despite extensive research into the determinants of vitamin D,…
Exploring a Novel Drug Target: Promising Insights for the Treatment of Osteoporosis Unveiled by Recent Study
Osteoporosis, a condition characterized by weak and fragile bones, is a pressing global health issue. It leads to approximately 8.9 million fractures annually, with a fracture occurring every three seconds.…
Vulnerability of Ohio’s Elderly to Extreme Weather
A recent study, conducted with a sense of urgency, focused on emergency preparedness among older adults in central Ohio. It has brought to light significant vulnerabilities to extreme weather events.…
Study Reveals Higher Alzheimer’s Risk Among Black Adults in Polluted Areas in the US
A study conducted jointly by Duke and Columbia Universities has brought to light urgent environmental injustices affecting older, non-white adults. These individuals are disproportionately located in areas with higher air…
Closing the Care Gap: CU Anschutz Researchers Aim to Enhance Heart Disease Treatment for Women
Researchers from the Ludeman Family Center for Women’s Health Research have recently published a significant paper in the Journal for Women’s Health Research, highlighting critical issues in the diagnosis and…
Investigation into the Influence of Summer Heat on Hospital Admissions in Spain
A team from the Barcelona Institute for Global Health, supported by the "la Caixa" Foundation and the French National Institute of Health and Medical Research (Inserm), has analysed the impact…
Exploring B Vitamin Therapy for Managing the Gut-Brain Axis in Parkinson’s Disease
A recent study led by Nagoya University Graduate School of Medicine in Japan has revealed a significant link between gut microbiota and Parkinson's disease (PD). Researchers found that individuals with…
Chronic hypertension prevalence doubled during pregnancy in the U.S. from 2007 to 2021
The incidence of chronic hypertension in pregnancy in the United States doubled between 2007 and 2021, yet only around 60% of those affected received treatment with antihypertensive drugs, according to…
Cranberry Extracts Enhance Microbiota Health and Combat Cardiometabolic Diseases
Cranberry extracts have shown promising effects in improving intestinal microbiota and preventing chronic diseases such as diabetes and cardiovascular diseases, according to a study by Université Laval and the Institute…
Financial Instability’s Impact on Cognitive Health Among Black Americans
Recent research reveals significant disparities in financial stability between Black and white Americans during midlife, which may have profound implications for cognitive health in later years. Led by Chioun Lee,…