Public Health
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 overlooked. One of the most devastating complications is ocular toxoplasmosis,…
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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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Physical Function and Its Importance in Heart Failure Survival Prediction
Monitoring and treating heart failure (HF) remains difficult at any age, especially among older adults. Doctors often rely on prediction…
Women Can Experience Heart Attacks Even With Less Plaque Than Men
Women may have less artery-clogging plaque than men, yet this does not necessarily shield them from heart disease, according to…
University of Michigan Study Connects Chronic Lead Exposure With Increased Dementia Risk
As rates of dementia continue to climb across the United States, new research from the University of Michigan School of…
New Evidence Links Binge Drinking in Later Life to Elevated Death Risk
Binge drinking among older adults is linked to a markedly higher risk of death, according to new research published in…
South Asian adults in the U.S. show heart disease risk factors at younger ages
South Asian adults living in the United States were more likely to have risk factors for atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD)…
Ultra-Processed Foods Tied to Elevated Heart and Stroke Risk, FAU Reports
Ultra-processed foods, commonly known as UPFs, are heavily industrialised products that contain added fats, sugars, starches, salt and a variety…
Routine movements outweigh handgrip strength in supporting osteoarthritis patients
Daily physical activity plays a far more significant role in the well-being of people living with osteoarthritis than handgrip strength…
Artificial Intelligence Exposes Unexpected Byproducts of Drinking Water Treatment
Disinfecting drinking water has played a central role in protecting societies from deadly waterborne illnesses for more than a century.…