Wellness
Study highlights deteriorating heart function in ageing adults with cardiac illness
New research published in the Journal of the American Heart Association has revealed that U.S. adults aged 65 and older with high blood pressure, stroke, or heart failure are experiencing…
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The Moving Body, the Hydraulic Brain: Exploring Fluid Shifts in the Brain
The brain is more mechanically connected to the body than previously understood, according to new…
Lingering Effects: How Early Substance Use Leaves Its Mark on the Brain
Young adults who frequently use substances may face lasting consequences for memory later in life,…
Mediterranean-style eating could strengthen mitochondrial pathways supporting cardiovascular and cognitive health
A new study from researchers at the USC Leonard Davis School of Gerontology suggests that…
The Brain’s Internal Compass Stability May Hold the Key to Memory Longevity
A discovery by McGill University researchers sheds light on how memories can endure over time,…
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Investigations have revealed concerns related to security, privacy, and safety in technology applications designed for women, specifically those used for monitoring fertility, menopause, and menstrual cycles
Scholars are urging regulatory measures following their investigation, which underscored security and privacy concerns in women-centric technologies (FemTech), including period-tracking…
At least one-third of cancer patients are affected by financial toxicity
Financial distress, known as "financial toxicity," is experienced by at least a third of Canadians diagnosed with cancer, adding a…
Cinnamic acid demonstrates potential for paving a new path in the development of hair growth treatments
Hair plays a pivotal role in shaping societal perceptions and our identity. As such, hair loss, also known as alopecia,…
Do scientists react more swiftly than Google Trends in addressing COVID-19 topics? An innovative method for analysing textual big data
In a groundbreaking development, a recent publication in Health Data Science, a partner journal of Science, introduces a sophisticated analytical…
A study suggests that loneliness may be more detrimental than smoking, alcoholism, and obesity, indicating that primary care clinicians could provide solutions
Loneliness is identified as a significant biopsychosocial stressor that carries a risk of mortality comparable to the consequences of smoking…
Outlook for improved management of neuropathic pain
Intense pain that radiates to the face or teeth can cause severe distress for sufferers. This condition, known as trigeminal…
Using generative AI to convert inpatient discharge summaries into a language and format that is friendly for patients
This study, which analysed 50 discharge summaries, indicates that large language models (LLMs) can potentially render these summaries into formats…
Why we all hate waiting
In 1981, Tom Petty famously sang about the challenges of waiting, describing it as the hardest part. This sentiment finds…