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Bleeding Gums Could Point to Kidney Health Problems
Periodontitis is commonly viewed as a disease confined to the mouth, characterised by bleeding gums, progressive tissue damage and eventual tooth loss. However, growing evidence suggests its effects may extend…
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New Analysis in Nature Reviews Microbiology Examines the Impact of Climate Change on Waterborne Diseases
Climate change is reshaping the spread of waterborne diseases worldwide, according to a comprehensive review…
Temperature Perception: How the Body Senses Heat and Cold
New research from the University of Queensland has challenged long-held ideas about how the nervous…
Doctors May Rely on AI Even When Experience Suggests Otherwise
Artificial intelligence (AI) is increasingly being used to help doctors identify which patients are most…
The Hidden Link Between Food and Gene Activity: Scientists Discover a Biological “Pencil”
A new international clinical intervention study published in Clinical Nutrition has uncovered molecular evidence explaining…
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Research Reveals Association Between Sedentary Behaviour and Increased Cancer Risk
Each additional hour spent in prolonged, uninterrupted sedentary behaviour is associated with a 9% higher risk of dying from cancer,…
Gerophysics Emerges: Applying Physics to the Biology of Ageing
A new meeting report published in Aging (Volume 18) on May 14, 2026, introduces the emerging field of Gerophysics, which…
Understanding Fragility Fracture Risk: Preventing the Next Fall
Japan's rapidly ageing population has brought the health and wellbeing of older adults into sharper focus, with preventing falls and…
Adopting a Healthy Lifestyle Linked to Slower Biological Ageing in Older Men
A new research paper published in Volume 18 of Aging on May 29, 2026, reports that adopting a healthy lifestyle…
Innovative Wound Treatment Could Improve Healing and Recovery
For most people, a blister or small cut heals with little attention. But for millions of people living with diabetes…
Unravelling the Link Between Brain Iron Accumulation and Neurodegeneration
Neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer's and Parkinson's affect millions of people worldwide, yet scientists are still trying to understand what…
Researchers Find Sugary Gum After Beetroot Consumption Lowers Blood Pressure
Researchers at King’s College London have discovered that chewing sugary gum after consuming nitrate-rich vegetables such as beetroot, spinach, and…
Calcium and Vitamin D Supplements Show Little Impact on Reducing Fracture and Fall Risk
A comprehensive review published in The BMJ has found that calcium supplements, vitamin D supplements, or a combination of both…