Healthy Living May Help Offset Genetic Risk for Dementia

11 June 2026

With dementia cases projected to nearly triple worldwide by 2050, researchers are increasingly seeking ways to prevent or delay the disease. While genetics play a…

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Modest Improvements in Sleep, Nutrition, and Physical Activity Could Help Prevent Heart Attack and Stroke

21 April 2026

New research suggests that making small improvements to sleep, diet, and physical activity—when done together—can significantly reduce the risk of major cardiovascular problems such as…

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Serious COVID-19 and Flu Infections Could Trigger Lung Cancer Years Later, Researchers Say

18 April 2026

Severe COVID-19 and influenza infections may leave lasting damage in the lungs that increases the risk of lung cancer months or even years later. New…

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Daily Multivitamin Use Associated with Reduced Biological Ageing in COSMOS Study

3 April 2026

An analysis led by investigators at Mass General Brigham has found that daily multivitamin use may slow biological ageing in older adults. Drawing on data…

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Research in the Chinese Medical Journal links regular exercise to healthier vascular ageing and extended vitality

24 November 2025

The rapid growth of the global ageing population has intensified the burden of age-related diseases on public health systems. As physiological functions decline with increasing…

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New Research Uncovers the Cause Behind Memory Loss of Family and Friends in Alzheimer’s

23 November 2025

One of the most painful experiences for families of people living with Alzheimer’s is the moment when a loved one no longer recognises them. A…

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A Mobile App for Early Detection of Heart Attacks and Strokes: A Life-Saving Innovation

6 June 2025

A potentially life-saving new smartphone application is showing promise in helping people determine if they are experiencing a heart attack or stroke and, crucially, whether…

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Novel Domestic Intervention May Decrease Emergency Hospital Visits Among the Elderly

14 March 2025

A groundbreaking service designed to support older adults who are beginning to experience frailty has the potential to significantly reduce emergency hospital admissions by more…

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Are Preventive Health Technologies Beneficial or Detrimental to Consumer Wellbeing?

9 October 2024

Preventive health technologies, such as wrist-worn activity trackers and various health and fitness applications, have become popular tools designed to augment well-being. These devices and…

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Is It Better to Measure Exercise in Minutes or Steps? Research Finds Both Methods Equally Effective

18 September 2024

In the modern era of smartwatches, keeping track of step counts has become increasingly accessible; however, the prevailing guidelines for physical activity do not specifically…

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Research Reveals the Significant Effects of Severe Poverty on Death Rates Amongst Ethnically Mixed, Low-Income Groups

1 September 2024

Over the last four decades, the wealth, health, and mortality disparity between affluent and impoverished Americans has grown consistently. Recently, a pioneering study by the…

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Cleveland Clinic Research Associates Sugar Substitute with Higher Heart Attack and Stroke Risk

29 August 2024

Researchers at the Cleveland Clinic have discovered that higher concentrations of the sugar alcohol Xylitol are linked to an increased risk of cardiovascular incidents such…

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