Public Health
Hearing Loss Diminishes Job and Income Opportunities for Young Americans
Hearing loss is the most common type of sensory impairment globally, affecting more individuals than vision loss or any other sensory disorder. Presently, an estimated 1.6 billion people worldwide live…
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Modest Improvements in Sleep, Nutrition, and Physical Activity Could Help Prevent Heart Attack and Stroke
New research suggests that making small improvements to sleep, diet, and physical activity—when done together—can…
Older Adults Who Cook Weekly May See a 30% Drop in Dementia Risk
Preparing a home-cooked meal at least once a week may reduce older adults’ risk of…
Newly Developed Mandarin Toolkit Helps Spot Early Signs of Alzheimer’s Disease
Asian Americans represent the fastest-growing segment of older adults in the United States, yet many…
Lingering Effects: How Early Substance Use Leaves Its Mark on the Brain
Young adults who frequently use substances may face lasting consequences for memory later in life,…
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Major Study Reveals Elevated Urinary Metal Levels May Heighten Heart Failure Risk
A groundbreaking multi-cohort study conducted by researchers at Columbia University's Mailman School of Public Health has revealed compelling evidence that…
Cumulative Exposure to Wildfire Smoke May Gradually Elevate Heart Failure Risk
Long-term exposure to wildfire smoke may significantly increase the risk of heart failure, particularly among older adults, women, and socioeconomically…
Cannabis Consumption Associated with Twice the Risk of Fatal Cardiovascular Disease
Cannabis use has been found to significantly increase the risk of dying from cardiovascular disease, according to a newly published…
Research Finds No Link Between Loneliness and Increased Risk of Death
For decades, loneliness has been portrayed as a dire threat to health, with some reports equating its dangers to smoking…
Daytime Sleep Patterns and Mortality Risk Among Middle-Aged and Older Adults
A newly presented study at the SLEEP 2025 annual meeting has shed light on the intriguing link between daytime napping…
New Study Reveals Greater Cannabis Retail Density in Low-Income, Predominantly Black and Hispanic Communities
A new and illuminating study has shed light on the troublingly disproportionate presence of recreational (nonmedical) cannabis retailers in socioeconomically…
Fewer new dementia cases in the US, yet growing numbers of people living with it
A new study published in The BMJ has brought to light a complex and nuanced picture of dementia in the…
Resilience in a Pandemic: How Japan’s Older Adults Adapted to COVID-19 Healthcare Challenges
Public health emergencies, particularly pandemics such as COVID-19, exert severe pressure on healthcare systems, often leading to long-term structural and…