Wellness
Study: Diabetes and Weight-Loss Drugs Halve Risk of Alcohol-Use Disorder
A recent study conducted by researchers at Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine suggests that semaglutide, a medication commonly used in widespread diabetes and weight-loss drugs Wegovy and Ozempic,…
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Older Adults Using Hearing Aids Effectively May Face Lower Dementia Risk, HKUMed Study Finds
Researchers from the School of Public Health at the Li Ka Shing Faculty of Medicine…
Tomato and Soy Juice Combination Shows Anti-Inflammatory Benefits in Obese Adults
A tomato-soy juice enriched with plant compounds linked to health benefits significantly reduced markers of…
Handwriting Speed May Signal Early Cognitive Decline in Older Adults
Handwriting is a complex activity that depends on both fine motor skills and higher-level cognitive…
Could Aging Be Reversed? Bar-Ilan University Researchers Reveal New Clues
Researchers at Bar-Ilan University have discovered a potential way to reverse some of the molecular…
Wellness
Research Indicates Elderly Women More Susceptible to Heat Compared to Male Counterparts
In the face of escalating global climate change, extreme heat waves are becoming increasingly frequent worldwide, prompting in-depth epidemiological research…
Recent Study Indicates Frequent Mobile Phone Usage May Elevate Cardiovascular Disease Risk in Smokers and Diabetics
A recent study has revealed that frequent mobile phone usage is linked to an increased likelihood of developing cardiovascular diseases,…
Global Stroke Rates Rise Due to Air Pollution, Heat, and Metabolic Risks; Over 12 Million Cases Annually
The global burden of stroke has seen a rapid increase between 1990 and 2021, with the number of new strokes…
Same Individual. Different Location. Double the Chance of Dementia Diagnosis.
With the advent of new medications aimed at Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia, a recent study highlights a…
Proteins Found in Meat, Dairy, and Additional Foods Inhibit Intestinal Tumours
Researchers led by Hiroshi Ohno at the RIKEN Center for Integrative Medical Sciences in Japan have unveiled a groundbreaking discovery:…
Urban Heat and Historic Prejudice: Influences on Walking Behaviour in the Elderly
The walkability of a neighbourhood is influenced by a range of factors, including its street layout and connectivity, the area’s…
Scientists Uncover Novel Route to Inducing Cancer Cell Death
Chemotherapy has been known to kill cancer cells by damaging their DNA, leading to cell death. However, new research from…
Research Identifies Promising New Approach to Treating Persistent Lyme Disease Symptoms
Researchers at Tulane University have made significant strides in developing a promising new strategy to address persistent neurological symptoms linked…