Wellness
New global research co-led by the University of Galway, in collaboration with McMaster University Canada and an international network of stroke researchers, has revealed that…
Modelling Study in The Lancet Public Health Suggests That Accelerating Efforts to Eliminate Tobacco Smoking Could Raise Life Expectancy and Prevent Millions of Premature Deaths by 2050
A recent study published in The Lancet Public Health journal by the Global Burden of Disease, Injuries and Risk Factors (GBD) Tobacco Forecasting Collaborators suggests…
Recent Study Provides Optimism in Combating Age-Related Vision Loss
Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is a prominent cause of irreversible vision loss in the United States. Current treatments, while available, offer limited relief and are…
Association Between Frailty and Prolonged Physical Deterioration in Cancer Survivors
A new research paper has been published in the journal Aging, also listed as “Aging (Albany NY)” on MEDLINE/PubMed and “Aging-US” by Web of Science.…
Laughter Could Be as Beneficial as Eye Drops for Dry Eyes
“Laughter may be as effective as eye drops in treating symptoms of dry eye disease, according to findings from a clinical trial in China published…
Significant Disparities Observed in Home Medical Testing Among Older Adults
With the latest distribution of free COVID-19 rapid tests across the nation and a variety of other home medical tests now easily accessible on store…
Are Preventive Health Technologies Beneficial or Detrimental to Consumer Wellbeing?
Preventive health technologies, such as wrist-worn activity trackers and various health and fitness applications, have become popular tools designed to augment well-being. These devices and…
Genetic Insights into Lyme Disease: Enhancing Diagnostic and Treatment Approaches
A comprehensive genetic analysis of the bacteria responsible for Lyme disease has the potential to revolutionise the way we diagnose, treat, and prevent this increasingly…
Research Shows Treating Sleep Apnea Leads to Improved Well-being and Happier Relationships
A study scheduled for presentation at the SLEEP 2024 annual meeting has revealed that consistent use of positive airway pressure (PAP) machines by individuals with…
Land and Aquatic Pollution: The Hidden Danger to Heart Health
The study outlines the grave consequences of chemical pollution in soil, water, and air, which are estimated to cause around 9 million premature deaths each…
Sleep Patterns, Cognitive Decline, and Mortality Among Elderly US Residents
A recently published study titled “Poor Sleep Quality, Dementia Status, and Their Association with All-Cause Mortality Among Older US Adults” features in Volume 16, Issue…
High-dose and Adjuvanted Flu Vaccinations Offer Enhanced Protection for the Elderly
During the 2022-2023 flu season, high-dose and adjuvanted influenza vaccines demonstrated superior efficacy in reducing flu symptoms and hospital admissions among individuals aged 65 and…