Residential Proximity to Nuclear Plants Associated with Greater Cancer Mortality

12 April 2026

Counties in the United States located nearer to operational nuclear power plants (NPPs) experience higher cancer mortality rates than those farther away, according to a…

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Physical Function and Its Importance in Heart Failure Survival Prediction

28 March 2026

Monitoring and treating heart failure (HF) remains difficult at any age, especially among older adults. Doctors often rely on prediction models to estimate a patient’s…

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Women Can Experience Heart Attacks Even With Less Plaque Than Men

25 March 2026

Women may have less artery-clogging plaque than men, yet this does not necessarily shield them from heart disease, according to new research published in Circulation:…

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University of Michigan Study Connects Chronic Lead Exposure With Increased Dementia Risk

10 March 2026

As rates of dementia continue to climb across the United States, new research from the University of Michigan School of Public Health suggests that long-term…

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New Evidence Links Binge Drinking in Later Life to Elevated Death Risk

9 March 2026

Binge drinking among older adults is linked to a markedly higher risk of death, according to new research published in Alcohol. While heavy episodic drinking…

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South Asian adults in the U.S. show heart disease risk factors at younger ages

4 March 2026

South Asian adults living in the United States were more likely to have risk factors for atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD) by the age of 45…

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Ultra-Processed Foods Tied to Elevated Heart and Stroke Risk, FAU Reports

27 February 2026

Ultra-processed foods, commonly known as UPFs, are heavily industrialised products that contain added fats, sugars, starches, salt and a variety of chemical additives such as…

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Routine movements outweigh handgrip strength in supporting osteoarthritis patients

16 February 2026

Daily physical activity plays a far more significant role in the well-being of people living with osteoarthritis than handgrip strength or isolated motor tasks, according…

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Artificial Intelligence Exposes Unexpected Byproducts of Drinking Water Treatment

5 February 2026

Disinfecting drinking water has played a central role in protecting societies from deadly waterborne illnesses for more than a century. By killing harmful microorganisms such…

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Maintaining Heart Health for Older Male Sportsmen

31 January 2026

Veteran male endurance athletes who have spent many years training at high intensity may face a higher risk of serious heart rhythm problems during exercise,…

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Nearly 1.6 Million Adults in the UK Turned to Weight Loss Drugs Last Year

18 January 2026

An estimated 1.6 million adults in England, Wales and Scotland used prescription weight loss drugs such as Wegovy and Mounjaro between early 2024 and early…

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Living with food and financial insecurity may age the heart faster than recognised clinical risk factors

7 January 2026

A new analytical study exploring how social determinants of health influence cardiac ageing has identified financial strain and food insecurity as the most potent contributors…

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