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Maintaining Heart Health for Older Male Sportsmen
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, according to new research from…
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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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How visual impairment influences perception of approaching traffic
Patricia DeLucia has spent much of her career investigating a question that rarely reaches conscious awareness but is fundamental to…
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…
Exercising in polluted air may not deliver full health rewards
Long-term exposure to toxic air can significantly weaken the health benefits typically gained from regular exercise, according to a major…
New Nationwide Study Uncovers Regional Clusters of High Epilepsy Rates in Ageing Americans
A newly published nationwide study has, for the first time, produced a detailed map of where epilepsy most affects older…
Research shows flu vaccine effectiveness differs across age groups
Recent research comparing four influenza vaccines has shown that not all flu jabs stimulate the immune system in the same…
Enhancing Longevity Through Improved Hand Dexterity
Among older adults, the decline in lower limb strength—necessary for walking, standing, and maintaining balance—has long been recognised as a…
Study reveals many Americans misunderstand the link between alcohol consumption and cancer risk
Researchers at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center have reported that many people in the United States still…
New guidelines reveal a sharp rise in the number of American adults classified as obese
A new definition of obesity released earlier this year by the Lancet Diabetes and Endocrinology Commission could dramatically increase the…