At least one-third of cancer patients are affected by financial toxicity
Financial distress, known as "financial toxicity," is experienced by at least a third of Canadians diagnosed with cancer, adding a significant burden on top of their diagnosis. This concern was…
Prolonged Exposure to Outdoor Air Pollution Associated with Higher Dementia Risk
A new large-scale analysis drawing from data on nearly 30 million people has reinforced the link between prolonged exposure to outdoor air pollution and an increased risk of developing dementia.…
Beetroot juice helps lower blood pressure in the elderly by altering the oral microbiome
Beetroot juice may help reduce blood pressure in older adults by altering the composition of bacteria in the mouth, according to the most extensive study of its kind. Conducted by…
Hearing Loss Diminishes Job and Income Opportunities for Young Americans
Hearing loss is the most common type of sensory impairment globally, affecting more individuals than vision loss or any other sensory disorder. Presently, an estimated 1.6 billion people worldwide live…
The Lancet Public Health: New Study Finds 7,000 Daily Steps May Lower Risk of Chronic Illness, Dementia, and Premature Death
A significant new study encompassing data from over 160,000 adults has found that walking roughly 7,000 steps each day is associated with a significantly lower risk of several primary health…
Stride into Digital Incentives
Walking is universally acknowledged as a simple yet powerful form of physical activity, offering extensive health benefits ranging from improved cardiovascular health to reduced risk of chronic diseases. Despite this,…
Modest Increases in Walking Pace Linked to Significant Improvements in Endurance and Aerobic Fitness Among Older Adults
Frailty is a common condition in older adults that makes them more vulnerable to stress and increases the risk of problems like falling, becoming disabled, needing to go to the…
Research reveals strong social infrastructure fosters healthier, more resilient communities
Despite the vast sums of money the United States invests in health care annually, the nation’s health outcomes have been steadily deteriorating. While public health scholars have long recognised that…
How Childhood Trauma Impacts Health Across a Lifetime
New research from the University of Georgia reveals that adverse childhood experiences and unsafe environments can set off a domino effect of mental and physical health issues that persist well…
New Research Links Chronic Pain to Micronutrient Deficiencies
A newly published study from the University of Arizona Health Sciences has uncovered a significant connection between micronutrient deficiencies and chronic pain. Appearing in Pain Practice, the research represents a…
Inflammation Greatly Increases Depression Risk in Older Adults Suffering from Insomnia
Chronic inflammation, long recognised for its role in severe physical conditions like heart disease and cancer, may also significantly worsen the psychological consequences of poor sleep. A recent study conducted…
Research Reveals How Political Turmoil, Climate Stress, and Social Disparities Speed Up Ageing
A landmark international study published today in Nature Medicine redefines healthy ageing as a deeply ecological, social, and political issue, urging public health strategies to move beyond lifestyle-focused approaches. The…
Extended humid-heat periods in eastern China pose rising health risks, particularly for vulnerable groups such as the elderly and children
When soaring temperatures coincide with high humidity, the atmosphere can become suffocating, resembling the oppressive heat of a sauna. According to Professor Miaoni Gao, a climate scientist at Nanjing University…
The perfect time to learn an instrument is always now
As people live longer than ever before, maintaining cognitive health into old age has become a critical concern. While it is widely accepted that some degree of cognitive decline is…
Global Study Finds Longer Survival Among People Diagnosed with Dementia
Survival prospects for individuals diagnosed with dementia have improved significantly in recent years, according to a major international study led by a researcher from the University of Waterloo. Drawing on…
Groundbreaking Research Advances Pig-to-Human Kidney Transplantation
A landmark study unveiled today at the ESOT Congress 2025 marks a pivotal advancement in the quest to overcome one of xenotransplantation’s most formidable hurdles: immune rejection. Researchers have, for…