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Spending Time Outdoors Linked to Higher Life Satisfaction
A major international study has found that spending time in nature is linked to greater life satisfaction, with positive feelings about one’s body playing a key role in explaining this…
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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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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…
Back Pain Linked to Increased Risk of Common Illnesses
Back pain, often dismissed as a simple musculoskeletal complaint, is increasingly being recognised as a complex health issue that extends…
Cooling forearms in water may safeguard older adults during dangerous heatwaves
When air conditioning is unavailable during extreme heat, millions of older adults and other vulnerable groups face a significantly heightened…