Wellness
Recent Study Provides Optimism in Combating Age-Related Vision Loss
Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is a prominent cause of irreversible vision loss in the United States. Current treatments, while available, offer limited relief and are often accompanied by severe side…
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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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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…