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The average age of the German population is rising. Coupled with the growing labor shortage, these demographic trends pose major challenges for pension systems. According to proposals from the Pension Security…
The year 2024 marked the first time that the global average temperature exceeded the 1.5°C threshold set by the Paris Agreement. One direct consequence is more intense heat extremes, which already pose a significant…
Researchers from the University of Manchester, alongside international collaborators from Neuroscience Research Australia, ETH Zurich, Karolinska Institutet and Atlantic Technological University, have conducted a new…
New research by UCLA Health has found GLP-1 medications may reduce the risk of serious fractures for adults with type 2 diabetes.
Researchers from the University of California San Diego and the University of Freiburg in Germany have found that switching to a vegan diet for just one month can alter the body's epigenetic landscape in ways associated…
You've probably heard that hitting 10,000 steps a day is the key to health and longevity.
A study of more than 5,500 people over age 50 has raised a red flag: It found that people with abdominal obesity and vitamin D deficiency have a 123% higher risk of death than those without these conditions. Results of…
Special Rules for End of Life is an important mechanism in the benefits system designed to give people with a terminal illness fast-tracked access to vital financial support. But this qualitative study, the first to…
Neck and low back pain affect millions worldwide and are a leading cause of disability. Degeneration of the disks that cushion the spine is a leading cause. Current treatments can relieve symptoms but do little to slow…
When it comes to maintaining healthy bones, how intensely we exercise may matter more than how much we exercise, according to researchers at Semmelweis University. Their study, published in Sports Medicine – Open, found…
One of the many ways obesity harms the human body is through damage to skeletal muscle. This progressive muscle decline, also known as sarcopenia, reduces strength, mobility and the ability to live independently…
Can we teach children to be kinder? A recent study suggests the answer is yes—and that the effects reach beyond kindness itself.
Modern parenting practices, such as excessive screen time and persistent background TV noise, may adversely affect a child's language development. These distractions can diminish essential ...
Amid climate change, environmental degradation, and various global crises, policymakers, development experts, and civil society representatives have called on all stakeholders — the government, ...
Women who enter menopause at an earlier age have an increased risk of high blood pressure, a new study says.
A traditional Japanese medicine used for obesity may do more than support weight loss. Researchers at the University of Osaka, working with Kobayashi Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd., investigated whether Bofutsushosan could…
The exposure to social media, lack of critical thinking, and basic health issues are said to narrow the imagination space of Indonesian children in mapping out their goals.
EARLY Childhood Dashboard, a new digital platform to empower communities with information to address foundational issues affecting children, and guide localized interventions in early childhood ...
High-salt (HS) intake is a major global health concern, closely linked to hypertension and growing evidence of cognitive and emotional decline. Although salt is a routine part of daily diets, long-term overconsumption…
It is essential to strike a balance when understanding FAFO parenting. When children are allowed to face natural consequences in a safe environment, it can help promote independence, decision-making, ...
Community gathering places, where residents lead group activities, have been promoted across Japan as part of long-term care prevention efforts to extend healthy life expectancy. These often involve exercise and social…
A study led by Sunnybrook Health Sciences Center, Michael Garron Hospital, Humber River Health and the University of Toronto, in partnership with 20 long-term care (LTC) homes across Toronto, has found that onsite rapid…
As South Korea enters a superaged society, the rising number of cancer and chronic disease patients has made "eating well" an emerging national and social challenge. Dysphagia—difficulty swallowing—is particularly common…
Protein-fortified foods are popping up everywhere, from cereal and coffee to even protein water. But a new review covering more than 350 papers on protein restriction and aging—published July 31 in the journal Cell Press…
Lysosomes, the cell's recycling hubs, are best known for their role in a group of rare inherited conditions called lysosomal storage disorders, where harmful molecules build up inside these compartments. But scientists…
"Older adults with pre-frailty and frailty are vulnerable to malnutrition, yet they often lack access to tailored, credible and accessible nutrition education," says researcher Adeline Lau, from Flinders University's…
From delayed speech to limited eye contact, know which developmental signs parents should keep an eye on.
People living on the coast in midlife are more likely to have worse health, a new study of England and Wales led by UCL researchers finds.
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First Peoples say cultural medicines remain central to health and well-being despite a lack of access. Access to physical medicines (ingested, inhaled and topical) is a top priority, according to new research led by…
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