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Hospital-acquired infections linked to increased likelihood of dementia
A new study published in Volume 17, Issue 10 of Aging-US on 13 October 2025 offers compelling evidence that hospitalisation for infections may play a significant role in increasing long-term…
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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…
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…
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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Why Older Adults Face Higher Risks from COVID-19 and Flu
Older adults are significantly more likely to develop severe illness from influenza or COVID-19, and new research suggests that ageing…
New findings associate early heart stress, prediabetes, and high blood pressure with greater heart failure risk
A new study led by researchers at Johns Hopkins Medicine provides compelling evidence that certain blood markers—indicating early, silent damage…
The Lancet Global Health: Study suggests climate change may worsen inactivity trends and lead to half a million early deaths globally
Rising temperatures linked to climate change could push millions more adults worldwide into physical inactivity by 2050, contributing to hundreds…
Johns Hopkins Study Finds Smoking Speeds Eye Ageing via Epigenetic Alterations
Through a series of experiments supported by the National Institutes of Health, researchers at Johns Hopkins Medicine have advanced understanding…
Changes in Smoking Habits and Their Links to Parkinson’s Disease and Risk of Death
A large new study of smokers suggests a complex relationship between smoking behaviour, Parkinson’s disease, and mortality. Researchers found that…
Residential Proximity to Nuclear Plants Associated with Greater Cancer Mortality
Counties in the United States located nearer to operational nuclear power plants (NPPs) experience higher cancer mortality rates than those…
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…