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University of Michigan Study Connects Chronic Lead Exposure With Increased Dementia Risk
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 exposure to lead may play…
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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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Stand More, Live Better: Research Reveals Heart Benefits After Menopause
A recent study from the University of California, San Diego suggests that the simple act of standing up more frequently…
Extensive Research Reveals How Flooding Uniquely Affects the Health of Older Adults
A new study analysing 17 years of Medicare hospitalisation records alongside major flood events has found a marked rise in…
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…
Extended humid-heat periods in eastern China pose rising health risks, particularly for vulnerable groups such as the elderly and children
When soaring temperatures coincide with high humidity, the atmosphere can become suffocating, resembling the oppressive heat of a sauna. According…
Global Study Finds Longer Survival Among People Diagnosed with Dementia
Survival prospects for individuals diagnosed with dementia have improved significantly in recent years, according to a major international study led…
Adult Survivors of Childhood Cancer Face Heightened Risk of Severe COVID-19 Outcomes
Individuals who survived cancer during childhood face a significantly heightened risk of developing severe illness from COVID-19, even many years…
Rethinking BMI as a Measure of Future Health Risk
A newly released study by the University of Florida Health has cast serious doubt on the effectiveness of Body Mass…
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…