Encouraging hair regeneration in aging follicular stem cells
Just as the ageing process can lead to reduced mobility due to less flexible joints, the stem cells within hair follicles also experience decreased flexibility, hindering their ability to foster…
Menopause Linked to Sleep’s Crucial Role in Protecting Women’s Heart Health, Study Reveals
During the menopausal transition, an essential and often under-recognised window for cardiovascular intervention, a new study has found that only one in five women meet optimal cardiovascular health standards as…
USC Research Finds Mindfulness Meditation Enhances Focus Across All Age Groups
A recent study conducted by the USC Leonard Davis School of Gerontology has revealed that just thirty days of guided mindfulness meditation can bring about notable enhancements in attentional control…
Major Cancers More Prevalent in Economically Disadvantaged Japanese Communities, 16-Year Study Finds
A comprehensive analysis of sixteen years of data on Japanese adults has revealed that five common cancers—lung, stomach, colorectal, liver, and breast—occur more frequently in communities characterised by lower employment…
Adult Survivors of Childhood Cancer Face Heightened Risk of Severe COVID-19 Outcomes
Individuals who survived cancer during childhood face a significantly heightened risk of developing severe illness from COVID-19, even many years after their initial diagnosis. This conclusion is based on a…
Theatre Helps Alleviate Emotional Symptoms in Individuals with Parkinson’s Disease
A recent clinical study led by a research team at the Universitat Oberta de Catalunya (UOC), in collaboration with the Hospital Sant Pau in Barcelona, has revealed promising results regarding…
Innovative 3D-Printed Smart Pen Detects Signs of Parkinson’s Through Magnetoelastic Sensing
Each year, countless individuals displaying early signs of Parkinson’s disease go undiagnosed until the illness has already reached an advanced stage. Parkinson’s is an incurable neurodegenerative disorder characterised by the…
Heart Health at Risk from Air Pollution Exposure
A groundbreaking study published today in Radiology, the journal of the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA), has revealed that prolonged exposure to air pollution is linked to early signs…
Bereavement and Financial Strain May Heighten Alzheimer’s Risk and Affect Brain Structure
Chronic stress, particularly stemming from major life upheavals, can exert a profound influence on brain health. A new study led by researchers at the Barcelona Institute for Global Health (ISGlobal)…
Can Early Academic Grading Contribute to Mental Health Issues in Adolescents?
Research in Health Economics has shown that introducing academic grading systems—using letters such as A for excellence and F for failure—at an earlier stage in a child’s education may have…
Promising New Target in the Brain Unveils Potential Breakthrough for Parkinson’s Therapy
Groundbreaking research from the University of Sydney has revealed a newly identified brain protein involved in the progression of Parkinson’s disease, along with a promising strategy to modify its harmful…
Rethinking BMI as a Measure of Future Health Risk
A newly released study by the University of Florida Health has cast serious doubt on the effectiveness of Body Mass Index (BMI) as a predictor of long-term health, particularly in…
Heart-Healthy Benefits of Leafy Green Vegetables
Incorporating just a cup and a half of leafy green vegetables into your daily meals could significantly reduce the risk of atherosclerotic vascular diseases (ASVDs), according to compelling new research…
Major Study Reveals Elevated Urinary Metal Levels May Heighten Heart Failure Risk
A groundbreaking multi-cohort study conducted by researchers at Columbia University's Mailman School of Public Health has revealed compelling evidence that exposure to certain metals, detected through urinary biomarkers, is significantly…
Cumulative Exposure to Wildfire Smoke May Gradually Elevate Heart Failure Risk
Long-term exposure to wildfire smoke may significantly increase the risk of heart failure, particularly among older adults, women, and socioeconomically vulnerable populations, according to a major study published today in…
Workout-triggered protein restores strength to ageing muscles and bones
The adage “Exercise is good for your health” is widely accepted, yet few people can explain with precision the biological mechanisms that underpin this truth. A groundbreaking discovery by a…