Wellness
Elevated blood sugar levels impair outcomes in patients with ischemic stroke
The study conducted by the Endocrinology and Nutrition Services and the Neurology Department of Hospital del Mar, in collaboration with researchers from the hospital's Research Institute, the RICORS-ICTUS network, and…
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The Way Children Talk May Predict Future Mental Health Challenges
Researchers have found that the way children speak about stressful experiences may help predict their…
Unsafe Living Environments Elevate Fall Risk for Seniors
Older adults living in homes with electrical or plumbing problems, limited living space, or poor…
Can Eating Less Protein Promote Healthy Ageing?
Protein-fortified foods are now common, appearing in products ranging from breakfast cereals and coffee to…
Financial Instability Associated with Faster Brain Ageing
Persistent financial hardship is associated with faster cognitive decline and poorer brain health in later…
Wellness
Probiotics in kombucha mimic fasting and decrease fat reserves in worms
In a recent study, it has been discovered that the microbes in kombucha tea induce alterations in fat metabolism within…
Unveiling the Oversight: The Neglect of Cancer Research in Older Adults
A critical evaluation of existing research unveils a significant oversight in addressing the intricate nexus of ageing, health disparities, and…
Intelligent skin bacteria can produce and secrete molecules to combat acne
An international research project, spearheaded by the Translational Synthetic Biology Laboratory within the Department of Medicine and Life Sciences (MELIS)…
Medicare is covering message-based e-visits. Are older adults utilising this service?
At the onset of the pandemic, Medicare made a pivotal move, announcing its intention to reimburse healthcare providers for the…
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New research reveals that ageing adults have withdrawn from civic life since the onset of the pandemic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…