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Research reveals impact of obesity on healthcare delivery
A recent qualitative study has found that older adults living with obesity often feel judged or dismissed by care providers because of their weight, which can lead to a reluctance…
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Tick Defence: Prevention in Action
Few creatures are as widely disliked as ticks. Despite their small size, these parasites have…
Smartphone Technology for Heart Rhythm Monitoring May Cut Healthcare Spending
A new study published in JAMA Cardiology shows that smartphone-based heart rhythm monitoring from home…
Microplastics Disrupt the Immune Response to Allergens
Tiny fragments of plastic are now found almost everywhere in our environment—from the air we…
Building Longer, Healthier Lives Through Public Health and Longevity Care
A new editorial published in Volume 18 of Aging-US on May 18, 2026, explores how…
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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…
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…
Struggling to Lift 5 kg Could Signal Declining Health and Underlying Chronic Conditions, Researchers Warn
A groundbreaking international study has identified a simple yet powerful predictor of health in older adults: the ability to lift…
Preventing Falls Before They Happen: The Promise of Early Intervention for Seniors
As people age, their bodies inevitably change, affecting strength, mobility, and sensory function. Tasks that once seemed effortless become more…
A Novel Blood Epigenetic Biomarker of Ageing Emphasises Intrinsic Capacity
An international team of scientists has unveiled a new biological age estimator—a blood-based “epigenetic clock” that measures how well an…
Research reveals impact of obesity on healthcare delivery
A recent qualitative study has found that older adults living with obesity often feel judged or dismissed by care providers…
Increased Parkinson’s Risk Observed in Individuals with Autism
A large-scale Swedish study has found that individuals diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) may face a significantly heightened risk…
Money Management in Older Adults Falters with Onset of Dementia
Older adults tend to have a keen awareness of their financial capabilities, which, intriguingly, often improves with age—provided their cognitive…