Health and Medicine
New Video Dataset Supports the Evolution of AI-Enabled Health Care
Researchers at the University of Pennsylvania have introduced Observer, a first-of-its-kind multimodal medical dataset designed to capture anonymised, real-time interactions between patients and clinicians. Comparable in atmosphere to medical dramas…
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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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Falling Temperatures Drive Up Heart-Related Mortality Rates
Following one of the coldest winters in recent memory across large parts of the country, new research is drawing attention…
Ageing and the Breakdown of Proper Cellular Responses
Some of the changes we associate with ageing begin deep inside our cells, particularly in the nucleus where DNA is…
Data-Driven Platform Reveals Alzheimer’s Pathways, Offering a New Approach to Predicting Risk
A powerful new real-world data platform could change how scientists understand and predict Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias (AD/ADRD), according…
Lingering Effects: How Early Substance Use Leaves Its Mark on the Brain
Young adults who frequently use substances may face lasting consequences for memory later in life, according to new research from…
Blood-Based Test Could Guide More Precise Breast Cancer Therapy for Older Women
For women aged 70 and older diagnosed with a common form of breast cancer, identifying the most appropriate level of…
Chronic Stress and Cancer Progression
Stress is a constant companion in the oncologist’s office. It emerges at diagnosis, intensifies throughout treatment, and often lingers even…
Research in Sweden Reveals Subtle Complexities in Japanese Ageing
Although people in Japan are known for their longevity, longer life does not automatically equate to better health compared with…
Financial Instability Associated with Faster Cognitive Decline in Older Populations
Worsening financial well-being in midlife and later life—particularly when it declines over time—is linked to poorer memory performance and a…