Wellness
Unlocking the Secret to Healthier Potato Crisps
In a landmark development for the snack food industry, a research team led by Professors Jiming Jiang and David Douches from Michigan State University has uncovered a critical mechanism contributing…
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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…
Replacing Red Meat with Salmon May Improve Health and Cut Carbon Emissions
New research from the University of Bristol and the University of Southampton suggests that replacing…
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…
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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…