Health and Medicine
Researchers have developed artificial intelligence (AI)-based “tissue clocks” that can estimate the biological age of human organs from microscopic tissue images. Scientists at the CeMM…
Research Shows Waist Size Can Help Predict Health Risks
Measuring waist size may be one of the simplest and most effective ways to identify obesity-related health risks, according to a study by Rutgers Health…
Early Life Adversity Leaves a Lasting Molecular Mark Across the Body
The experiences we face early in life may leave lasting marks on our health, with effects that can echo across decades and throughout the body.…
Strength in Motion: Muscles May Hold the Key to Protecting the Parkinson’s Brain
Parkinson’s disease (PD) is a progressive neurodegenerative disorder that causes both motor and non-motor symptoms and is becoming an increasingly important public health challenge as…
Obesity and Ageing May Share Common Biological Pathways
The global rise in obesity alongside rapid population aging has become a major public health concern. Increasing evidence suggests that excess body fat does more…
Optimizing Blood Pressure Control: A New Strategy
High blood pressure could be managed more effectively by pairing higher potassium intake with lower sodium consumption, according to a new report published in the…
For Mind and Body: Community Gathering Places Linked to Better Cognitive Health
Community gathering places, where older adults take part in group activities led by residents, have become an important part of Japan’s long-term care prevention strategy.…
Can Eating Less Protein Promote Healthy Ageing?
Protein-fortified foods are now common, appearing in products ranging from breakfast cereals and coffee to protein water. Yet a new review published on July 31…
Financial Instability Associated with Faster Brain Ageing
Persistent financial hardship is associated with faster cognitive decline and poorer brain health in later life, according to a new study led by researchers at…
Early-Onset Cancer Rise Associated with Faster Ageing in Younger Generations
Cancer has long been considered a disease associated with ageing, as the risk of developing cancer increases with the accumulation of cellular damage over time.…
Overweight May Contribute to Cancer Risk More Than Previously Thought
Being overweight may contribute to far more cancer cases than previously thought, according to new research from the German Cancer Research Center (DKFZ). By using…
Common myths about water intake and spicy foods debunked
Researchers are challenging two long-standing pieces of nutrition advice: that drinking water during meals helps you eat less, and that spicy foods encourage overeating. A…