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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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Serious COVID-19 and Flu Infections Could Trigger Lung Cancer Years Later, Researchers Say
Severe COVID-19 and influenza infections may leave lasting damage in the lungs that increases the risk of lung cancer months…
Examining the Effects of Sleep Aids on Insomnia in Obstructive Sleep Apnoea
Obstructive sleep apnoea is a common condition where a person’s breathing repeatedly stops and starts during sleep because the airway…
Newly developed tool assists Parkinson’s patients in making decisions about deep brain stimulation
Deciding whether and when to pursue deep brain stimulation (DBS) can feel overwhelming for people living with Parkinson’s disease. Although…
Fall Prevention Clinics: A Smart Investment in Older Adult Health
Falls remain one of the leading causes of injury and hospitalisation among older adults, creating considerable pressure on individuals, families,…
Researchers find gut health supplement may help relieve arthritis pain
A new study has found that a prebiotic fibre supplement can reduce pain, enhance grip strength, and lower pain sensitivity…
New Perspective Positions Buildings as Critical to Health Determinants
As populations continue to age, growing attention is being directed towards the institutional environments where many older adults live, including…
Clinical pilot study shows potential of low-dose lithium in slowing verbal memory loss
Lithium, a treatment long used for bipolar disorder, may offer neuroprotective effects that extend beyond mood stabilisation. An exploratory clinical…
Off-Label Antipsychotic Prescriptions Prevalent in Older Adult Population, Study Shows
A large registry-based investigation conducted in Finland by researchers from the University of Oulu and the University of Eastern Finland…