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 at home. However, these aides face considerable mental health challenges,…
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What your brain does to keep you sharp as you age
Do you naturally see the best in people, or are you quick to notice signs…
Your neighbourhood could influence your brain’s wellbeing, new research reveals
A new study from the Wake Forest University School of Medicine has found that the…
Supporting close friends brings emotional rewards for older adults
Older adults who offer practical help to close friends—such as running errands, cooking meals, or…
The Lasting Health Impacts of Incarceration
A new study has found that older adults who have experienced incarceration face significantly poorer…
Wellness
A spiral-shaped lens offers clear vision across distances and lighting conditions
Researchers have developed a groundbreaking spiral-shaped lens capable of maintaining sharp focus across different distances and lighting conditions, akin to…
New research reveals that ageing adults have withdrawn from civic life since the onset of the pandemic
Several years after the United States started to gradually recover from the enforced COVID-19 lockdowns, new findings from the University…
Scientists identify skin biomarkers in infants that forecast the early onset of food allergies
Food allergies are prevalent during childhood and pose severe or even life-threatening risks. Researchers at National Jewish Health are actively…
Opting for sugary beverages instead of fruit juice during infancy has been associated with an increased likelihood of developing obesity in adulthood
Consuming sugar-sweetened beverages during childhood has been associated with the development of unhealthy dietary patterns, which can elevate the risk…
Biomedical researchers edge closer to understanding the causes of eczema
Researchers at Binghamton University, State University of New York, have unveiled a study that could potentially revolutionize our understanding of…
The intertwining of breast cancer treatment, specifically chemotherapy, could potentially accelerate the physical deterioration in elderly individuals
A study led by UCLA suggests that older adults aged 65 or older with high-risk breast cancer who undergo chemotherapy…
Is difficulty swallowing and allergies in children and young adults due to eosinophilic esophagitis?
Eosinophilic esophagitis is characterized by inflammation of the oesophagal lining, leading to possible injury and throat narrowing. This condition can…
Studies on atopic dermatitis lack patient images
Sam Polesie, an associate professor at the Sahlgrenska Academy, University of Gothenburg, and a dermatologist at Sahlgrenska University Hospital, has…