Optimizing Blood Pressure Control: A New Strategy
High blood pressure could be managed more effectively by pairing higher potassium intake with lower sodium consumption, according to a new report published in the…
diseases and disorders
New Analysis in Nature Reviews Microbiology Examines the Impact of Climate Change on Waterborne Diseases
Climate change is reshaping the spread of waterborne diseases worldwide, according to a comprehensive review published in Nature Reviews Microbiology. Led by researchers from the…
Bleeding Gums Could Point to Kidney Health Problems
Periodontitis is commonly viewed as a disease confined to the mouth, characterised by bleeding gums, progressive tissue damage and eventual tooth loss. However, growing evidence…
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 of the University of Hong Kong (HKUMed), in collaboration with…
New Research Questions Long-Held Beliefs About the Harms of “Yo-Yo Dieting”
Weight loss followed by weight regain, commonly referred to as “yo-yo dieting” or weight cycling, has long been viewed as harmful to health, with some…
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, according to new research from the University of Michigan. The…
Low-weight resistance training enhances muscle condition and metabolism for people with type 2 diabetes
Physical training is a key part of treating type 2 diabetes because it helps control blood glucose levels and supports healthy muscle energy use. A…
As neuron death increases with ageing, a natural human protein treatment shows potential to halt Alzheimer’s-related brain cell loss
Scientists at the University of Colorado Anschutz have found that changes in brain neurons, including gradual cell loss, may begin much earlier in life than…
Hospital-acquired infections linked to increased likelihood of dementia
A new study published in Volume 17, Issue 10 of Aging-US on 13 October 2025 offers compelling evidence that hospitalisation for infections may play a…
Global disease-spanning atlas decodes molecular fingerprints of human health and ageing
A significant international research effort has revealed that dozens of common diseases leave distinct molecular traces in the proteins circulating through human blood, offering a…
Boston University develops AI model to forecast early indicators of Alzheimer’s
Researchers at Boston University’s Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine have created an artificial intelligence (AI) tool that can predict key biological signs of Alzheimer’s…
How daily habits may erode the brain’s control system and heighten dementia risk
Nearly half of all dementia cases could be prevented through lifestyle changes, with factors such as exercise, diet, and social connection playing an important role…