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Socioeconomic Disadvantage Is Associated with Greater Physical Decline with Age
In England and Canada, socioeconomic disadvantage is associated with poorer physical function and greater declines as people age, according to a study published August 13 in the open-access journal PLOS…
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Temperature Perception: How the Body Senses Heat and Cold
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Climate change is reshaping the spread of waterborne diseases worldwide, according to a comprehensive review…
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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Socioeconomic Disadvantage Is Associated with Greater Physical Decline with Age
In England and Canada, socioeconomic disadvantage is associated with poorer physical function and greater declines as people age, according to…
Unsafe Living Environments Elevate Fall Risk for Seniors
Older adults living in homes with electrical or plumbing problems, limited living space, or poor lighting are significantly more likely…
Study Highlights How Social Inequality Hinders Physical Activity
A decade-long study of residents in São Paulo, Brazil, has found that inequalities in leisure-time physical activity have widened, with…
Living Environment May Affect Women’s Heart Health for Decades, Study Suggests
Women who live in socially disadvantaged neighbourhoods may face poorer heart health for decades and experience a faster decline as…
Study Links Extreme Heat to Higher Mental Health Hospitalization Rates
As the United States recovers from its 4 July heatwave, a new study warns that prolonged extreme heat may increase…
The Unseen Environment: How Our Surroundings Shape Disease
From the air we breathe to the food we eat, people are continually exposed to thousands of chemicals, yet understanding…
Bringing Toxoplasmosis Into Focus: A Global Call for Recognition
An estimated one-third of the world’s population carries the Toxoplasma parasite, yet the serious health consequences of infection remain widely…
Study Finds Paid Paternal Leave Supports Fathers’ Mental Well-Being
A new study from Northwestern University and Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago has found that paid…