Wellness
Intestinal Hormones May Be Crucial in Combating Fatty Liver Disease
The global rise in fatty liver disease, primarily fuelled by high-fat diets and obesity, presents a significant and growing health challenge. Characterised by the excessive storage of fats in the…
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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…
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…
Women Can Experience Heart Attacks Even With Less Plaque Than Men
Women may have less artery-clogging plaque than men, yet this does not necessarily shield them…
Clinical pilot study shows potential of low-dose lithium in slowing verbal memory loss
Lithium, a treatment long used for bipolar disorder, may offer neuroprotective effects that extend beyond…
Wellness
Fans Alone Won’t Defeat the Heat!
As climate change intensifies the frequency and severity of heat waves, the search for safe and accessible cooling methods, especially…
Traumatic Brain Injury Affects One in Every Eight Elderly Americans
A recent study conducted by UC San Francisco alongside the San Francisco VA Health Care System has revealed that approximately…
Quick Five-Minute Assessment Enhances Dementia Care in Primary Settings
The challenge of underdiagnosing dementia, particularly among Black and Hispanic populations, remains a significant issue in healthcare. A groundbreaking study…
Early Management of Blood Pressure in Acute Stroke: Balancing Benefits and Risks
New research highlighted at the 10th European Stroke Organisation Conference in Basel, Switzerland and concurrently published in the New England…
Study at the University of Cincinnati Utilises Health Metrics to Forecast Kidney Function Recovery
Researchers at the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine have pioneered a groundbreaking predictive model. Using key health indicators, this…
Treatment Responsiveness and Prolonged Survival in Older Adults with Aggressive Blood Cancer
A study published in Blood Neoplasia indicates that standard treatment for acute myeloid leukemia (AML) in adults over 80 is…
AI-Powered Portable Thermal Imaging for Breast Cancer Pre-Screening
Breast cancer poses significant global health challenges for women, with increasing incidence and mortality rates. Access to mammography screening and…
Over 150,000 Deaths Linked to Heatwaves by 2019: First Global Mapping
A study led by Monash University has mapped global heatwave-related mortality from 1990 to 2019, revealing over 153,000 additional deaths…