Health Care
Immigrants Experiencing Partial Acceptance in America Report Worse Health Outcomes
A longstanding puzzle in social epidemiology is that immigrants often arrive in the United States healthier than the native-born population. Yet, this advantage tends to fade as they grow older.…
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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…
Health Care
Immigrants Experiencing Partial Acceptance in America Report Worse Health Outcomes
A longstanding puzzle in social epidemiology is that immigrants often arrive in the United States healthier than the native-born population.…
Redesigning Hospitals for an Ageing Population
Public hospitals play a vital role in caring for aging populations, yet many operate under financial strain and limited resources.…
Study Finds Strong Connection Between Severe Infections and Dementia Risk
Severe infections may raise the risk of dementia independently of other coexisting health conditions, according to a new study published…
Surgical Recovery Slower in Older Adults Than Anticipated, Emphasising Better Planning Needs
A new study led by researchers at the University of Toronto reveals that recovery after surgery in older adults often…
How far is too far? Seniors frequently go the extra mile for care
Older Americans are often willing to travel considerable distances for medical care, sometimes far more than policymakers and experts assume.…
Outages Drive Rise in Emergency Hospital Visits Among Elderly Populations
Adults aged 65 and older experience higher rates of emergency hospitalisations for cardiovascular and respiratory conditions during and following power…
New study reveals staffing levels in care homes may help prevent harmful falls
A new study has found that nursing homes with higher staffing levels tend to report fewer injurious falls among long-stay…
Fall-prevention efforts in emergency departments could benefit older adults once they return home
Falls are among the most frequent reasons older adults seek care in emergency departments, and many of these patients are…