Wellness
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 per warm season, with nearly half occurring in Asia. The…
Just for You
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
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…
New tool developed for investigating the mechanisms of cancer, autoimmunity, and neurodegeneration through screening
The team has pioneered an innovative screening tool, scSNV-seq, that delves into the intricate relationship between genetic alterations and gene…
Rural pharmacists play a crucial role in home-based palliative care
According to new findings, pharmacists are increasingly acknowledged for their essential contributions to supporting patients receiving home-based palliative care in…
A study has evaluated the potential risk of mutations arising from the lingering radiation following the Fukushima nuclear disaster
Ionising radiation from nuclear disasters has known detrimental effects on the natural environment. The 2011 Fukushima Dai-ichi Nuclear Power Plant…
During the COVID-19 pandemic, older adults with diabetes suffered a decline in their functional abilities
During the COVID-19 pandemic, researchers discovered that around one in five older Canadian adults with diabetes who previously had no…