Wellness
Ten Percent of Elderly South Asian Immigrants in Canada Suffer from Hypothyroidism
A recent study featured in the Archives of Gerontology and Geriatrics Plus revealed that 10% of South Asian immigrants over the age of 45 residing in Canada are affected by…
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Science Reveals Why Full Doesn’t Mean Finished When It Comes to Food
Research carried out at the University of East Anglia (UEA) offers a compelling explanation for…
Exercise and Nutritional Support May Help Reduce Care Dependency in Dementia
A simple combination of daily physical exercise and protein-rich nutritional drinks may offer meaningful health…
New study reveals staffing levels in care homes may help prevent harmful falls
A new study has found that nursing homes with higher staffing levels tend to report…
Prenatal Lead Exposure Connected to Lower Cognitive Ability in Adulthood
A study published on 18 February 2026 in Neurology suggests that exposure to lead before…
Wellness
Research Reveals Mental Health Challenges Among Home Health Aides
Home health aides (HHAs) are increasingly recognized for their crucial role in patient care, particularly for those wishing to age…
Disruption of Blood Flow and Vessel Wall Damage in Aortic Dilation
Blood circulates through the body and is pumped by the heart into the aorta approximately once a minute. The aorta,…
Potential Benefits of Novel Weight Loss Medication on Blood Pressure in Adults with Obesity
A study highlighted in the journal Hypertension indicates promising benefits of tirzepatide, a novel weight loss medication, in reducing systolic…
Nutritional Therapy Outperforms Medication in Managing Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a prevalent condition characterised by abdominal pain, gas, bloating, diarrhoea, and constipation, occurring in varying…
Key Updates and Revisions from the 2022 WHO Classification of Kidney Epithelial Tumors
Renal tumour pathology has evolved significantly, expanding from a classification of just two main types of malignant renal tumours to…
The Impact of Work-life Imbalance on Cardiovascular Disease Risk
With longer working hours, pervasive expectations of always being available, and blurred distinctions between work and personal life, workers globally…
After a Quarter Century, Researchers Identify Genetic Basis of Rare Neurological Disorder
In some families, Spinocerebellar Ataxia 4 (SCA4) is seen as a test of faith, while for others, it is viewed…
Early Life Experiences’ Role in Racial Disparities in Cognitive Development: Insights from Yale News
Negative early life experiences, such as attending segregated schools, significantly contribute to cognitive decline and disparities between older Black and…