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Study examines the potential for diet to ease the pace of normal brain ageing
As the brain grows older, the cells that support its function become increasingly prone to metabolic strain and oxidative stress. This gradual shift disrupts the delicate energy balance required for…
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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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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…
The Hidden Cost of Age Anxiety: Faster Ageing in Women
Anxiety about getting older, especially fears centred on declining health, may extend beyond the mind and register at a biological…
Low-weight resistance training enhances muscle condition and metabolism for people with type 2 diabetes
Physical training is a key part of treating type 2 diabetes because it helps control blood glucose levels and supports…
The biology of ageing and disease: A newly identified two-stage process
David Gems and Alexander Carver of University College London, working alongside Yuan Zhao from Queen Mary University of London, introduce…
Rising global burden of pancreatitis among older adults
One of the most significant achievements of the twentieth century has been the steady rise in life expectancy, driven by…
Research shows brain stimulation could help evaluate Alzheimer’s disease
As people with Alzheimer’s disease (AD) progress from mild cognitive impairment to moderate and severe dementia, higher-order forms of awareness…