Discrimination: A Catalyst for Accelerated Ageing
A recent study by NYU School of Global Public Health researchers sheds light on how discrimination may hasten biological ageing processes. Published in the journal…
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Projected Population Shifts and Risk Factors Expected to Triple U.S. Cardiovascular Disease Costs by 2050
Driven by an increasingly diverse and ageing population, coupled with a significant rise in risk factors such as hypertension and obesity, the projected costs associated…
Study Finds Higher Healthcare Costs Linked to Unplanned Utilization Among Patients with Cognitive Impairment
Researchers from Duke-NUS Medical School and the NUS Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine utilised population-based Singapore Chinese Health Study data. They discovered that individuals…
Strategies to Tackle Homelessness Among Older Adults
Homelessness affects not only young people but also a growing number of older adults, as highlighted in an analysis in CMAJ (Canadian Medical Association Journal).…
Financial Instability’s Impact on Cognitive Health Among Black Americans
Recent research reveals significant disparities in financial stability between Black and white Americans during midlife, which may have profound implications for cognitive health in later…
Artificial Intelligence Health Coaching Reduces Blood Pressure and Enhances Patient Engagement in Hypertension Management
A recent study published in JMIR Cardio by JMIR Publications demonstrates the efficacy of a fully digital, AI-driven lifestyle coaching programme in reducing blood pressure…
Health Impacts of Transient Social Isolation
A recent urgent investigation led by researchers from the Penn State College of Health and Human Development and the Center for Healthy Aging has brought…
Unveiling the Role of B12 Deficiency in Inflammation: A Hidden Trigger Revealed
Vitamin B12 is an indispensable nutrient crucial for various physiological processes. It is pivotal in maintaining overall health. Its deficiency often stems from inadequate dietary…
Reconsidering the Care of Patients Admitted for Social Reasons
The categorisation of vulnerable hospital patients as “socially admitted” has been identified as potentially obstructing their medical treatment, as indicated by recent research published in…
Comprehending Cardiac Dysfunction: A Deeper Look into Heart Issues
Recent research has unveiled a significant discovery in the field of heart health. It has been found that heart failure induces lasting physiological stress, potentially…
Study Finds Climbing the Social Ladder Slows Progression of Dementia in Japan
A newly published study led by researchers from Osaka University and featured in JAMA Network Open reveals compelling evidence that upward social mobility correlates with…
Beans and Chickpeas Enhance Diet Quality Among American Adults, Study Finds
This study fills a crucial gap in our understanding, providing comprehensive data on how increasing bean consumption affects nutrient intake and overall diet quality within…