Studies Provide Optimism and Comfort for Adults Struggling with Eating Disorders

10 August 2024

Research conducted at Curtin University has identified that an inpatient treatment methodology can substantially aid adults with eating disorders, not only in enhancing their physical…

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Vegetarian Men and Women May Experience Higher Risk of Hip Fractures

10 August 2024

Both men and women who adopt a vegetarian lifestyle face a 50% increased risk of hip fracture compared to those who consume meat regularly, according…

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Delivering Health Care in a Patient’s Preferred Language Could Reduce Emergency Department Visits, Hospitalizations, and Mortality

9 August 2024

Recent research from the Institute for Clinical Evaluative Sciences (ICES) suggests that long-term care residents who primarily speak languages other than English or French experience…

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Companions with Health Advantages: The Value of Partnership in Achieving Objectives

9 August 2024

Weekly targets, annual resolutions, and five-year plans are often so tantalisingly out of reach. Despite our best intentions, many of us need help to maintain…

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Charting the Heart to Avert Damage from Heart Attacks

8 August 2024

Researchers at the Victor Chang Cardiac Research Institute in Australia have developed an unprecedented integrated map of heart cells, shedding light on the processes behind…

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Investigating the Strategies for Addressing Market-Driven Epidemics

8 August 2024

A definition for market-driven epidemics (MDEs) could significantly alleviate the obstacles faced in timely and effective prevention and mitigation, suggests a study recently released in…

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Palliative Care is Often Overlooked in Nursing Home Settings

7 August 2024

Palliative care, which focuses on alleviating symptoms and reducing the stress of serious illnesses, remains significantly underutilised in nursing homes despite the high prevalence of…

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Increasing Health Equity Through the Inclusion of Nursing Home Residents in Clinical Trials

6 August 2024

Clinical trials are essential for determining the safety and effectiveness of medical treatments and therapies, yet participant diversity is a significant gap. Notably, the 1.4…

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Recent Research Reveals Astaxanthin’s Capability to Combat LPS-Triggered Inflammation

5 August 2024

A research group led by Professor Huang Qing from the Hefei Institutes of Physical Science of the Chinese Academy of Sciences has discovered a novel…

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Symptom Management and Enhanced Quality of Life for Cardiovascular Patients Through Palliative Care

4 August 2024

Implementing patient-centred palliative care therapies, which include prescribing, adjusting, or discontinuing medications as needed, can control symptoms and improve the quality of life for those…

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Men Engaged in Recreational Activities Like Golfing and Gardening Could Face Higher ALS Risk

4 August 2024

A study by Michigan Medicine has revealed that participating in recreational activities such as golfing, gardening, woodworking, and hunting might elevate the risk of developing…

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Strong ‘Family’ Connections Are Essential for the Wellbeing of Care Home Staff and Residents

3 August 2024

A new study has brought to light a significant finding: care home residents experience a marked improvement in care when they establish ‘family-like’ bonds with…

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