Researchers Recommend Refrigerating Lettuce to Minimize E. coli Contamination Risk

10 July 2024

Leafy green vegetables are crucial for their dietary fibre and nutrient content, yet they can harbour harmful pathogens. Lettuce is often implicated in US foodborne…

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Surgical Intervention Enhances Quality of Life in Patients with Acoustic Neuroma: Study Findings

9 July 2024

Researchers at the University of California, San Diego School of Medicine have discovered that employing an innovative surgical technique to remove acoustic neuromas and slow-growing…

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Projected Population Shifts and Risk Factors Expected to Triple U.S. Cardiovascular Disease Costs by 2050

9 July 2024

Driven by an increasingly diverse and ageing population, coupled with a significant rise in risk factors such as hypertension and obesity, the projected costs associated…

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Strategies to Tackle Homelessness Among Older Adults

6 July 2024

Homelessness affects not only young people but also a growing number of older adults, as highlighted in an analysis in CMAJ (Canadian Medical Association Journal).…

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Revolutionising Cancer Treatment: Harnessing Targeted Nutrients for Therapeutic Success

5 July 2024

An international team of researchers has pioneered a novel approach to combat cancer by leveraging nutrients to reawaken suppressed metabolic pathways within cancer cells. Their…

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Duke-NUS research highlights prevalent use of physical restraints in home care for elderly individuals with dementia

5 July 2024

A recent study by Duke-NUS Medical School has highlighted the widespread use of physical restraints among caregivers of older adults with advanced dementia living at…

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Exploring the Potential of Cancer Drug for Targeting Protein Links in Parkinson’s Disease

4 July 2024

In a study involving genetically engineered mice, researchers from Johns Hopkins Medicine have identified a potential new target involving Aplp1, a cell surface protein implicated…

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Sunlight’s Impact on Bottled Water Safety: Understanding the Risks of Plastic Exposure

2 July 2024

A recent investigation has delved into the potential health hazards associated with the emission of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) from plastic water bottles when exposed…

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Revised study questions universal approach to vitamin D supplementation guidelines

2 July 2024

A recent study from Trinity College Dublin sheds light on the complexities of achieving optimal vitamin D levels across diverse populations. Despite extensive research into…

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Exploring a Novel Drug Target: Promising Insights for the Treatment of Osteoporosis Unveiled by Recent Study

1 July 2024

Osteoporosis, a condition characterized by weak and fragile bones, is a pressing global health issue. It leads to approximately 8.9 million fractures annually, with a…

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Study Reveals Higher Alzheimer’s Risk Among Black Adults in Polluted Areas in the US

1 July 2024

A study conducted jointly by Duke and Columbia Universities has brought to light urgent environmental injustices affecting older, non-white adults. These individuals are disproportionately located…

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Exploring B Vitamin Therapy for Managing the Gut-Brain Axis in Parkinson’s Disease

30 June 2024

A recent study led by Nagoya University Graduate School of Medicine in Japan has revealed a significant link between gut microbiota and Parkinson’s disease (PD).…

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