Tag: health and medicine
Modelling Study in The Lancet Public Health Suggests That Accelerating Efforts to Eliminate Tobacco Smoking Could Raise Life Expectancy and Prevent Millions of Premature Deaths by 2050
A recent study published in The Lancet Public Health journal by the Global Burden of Disease, Injuries and…
Global Stroke Rates Rise Due to Air Pollution, Heat, and Metabolic Risks; Over 12 Million Cases Annually
The global burden of stroke has seen a rapid increase between 1990 and 2021, with the number of…
Proteins Found in Meat, Dairy, and Additional Foods Inhibit Intestinal Tumours
Researchers led by Hiroshi Ohno at the RIKEN Center for Integrative Medical Sciences in Japan have unveiled a…
Safeguard Your Teeth Using Fruits: Antimicrobial Properties Discovered in Biomass Compounds
Periodontal disease, commonly known as gum disease, is an inflammatory ailment precipitated by infections from periodontal pathogenic bacteria.…
According to The Lancet: Addressing 14 Risk Factors from Childhood May Prevent or Delay Almost 50% of Dementia Cases, Highlighting New Risks Such as High Cholesterol and Vision Impairment
Tackling 14 adjustable risk factors from childhood through to later life could significantly reduce the prevalence of dementia,…
Dementia in Parkinson’s Disease: Less Frequent and Later Onset Than Previously Believed
Recent findings bring hopeful news for individuals diagnosed with Parkinson's disease: the likelihood of developing dementia may not…
Exercise Mitigates the Death Risk Linked to Prolonged Sitting in Adults Diagnosed with Diabetes
A new study from Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health has found that adults with diabetes who…
Enhanced Hospital Nutrition Achieved Through Revised Menu Options
Hospital food typically does not enjoy a favourable reputation. The high proportion of meat served often must align…
Palliative Care is Often Overlooked in Nursing Home Settings
Palliative care, which focuses on alleviating symptoms and reducing the stress of serious illnesses, remains significantly underutilised in…
Increasing Health Equity Through the Inclusion of Nursing Home Residents in Clinical Trials
Clinical trials are essential for determining the safety and effectiveness of medical treatments and therapies, yet participant diversity…
Income Levels and Store Availability Influence Snack and Sweet Choices
A groundbreaking study has unveiled a compelling correlation: residents of lower-income areas and those living in regions without…
Scientists at the World Institute of Kimchi Identify Lactic Acid Bacteria in Kimchi with Enhanced Virus Resistance
Researchers at the World Institute of Kimchi have successfully isolated lactic acid bacteria (LAB) strains from kimchi that…