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A team of researchers has discovered a surprising link between a chronic gut infection caused by a common virus and the development of Alzheimer’s disease in a subset of people. The finding could lead to new ways to treat or prevent the condition. It is believed most humans are exposed to cytomegalovirus or HCMV — [...]
Cigarette smoking from childhood into early adulthood is associated with an increased risk of premature cardiac injury, new research has found. This early damage to the structure and function of the heart can also significantly increase the chance of future cardiovascular (CVD) mortality in mid-life. Andrew Agbaje, MD, MPH, PhD is lead and senior author [...]
New research has identified a new link between air pollution and water quality with multimorbidity. Multimorbidity is the presence of two or more chronic health conditions that create disability and poor quality of life in old age. In 2023, the overall global prevalence of multimorbidity was 37.2 per cent. However, the mechanisms driving multimorbidity are [...]
A minimally invasive procedure provides significant relief from knee pain and may prevent the need for knee replacement surgery in people with osteoarthritis, according to a recent study. Osteoarthritis, a chronic, degenerative and progressive condition, is the most common cause of chronic joint disorders. According to the World Health Organization, knee osteoarthritis affects over 365 [...]
Infants whose mothers regularly use language to describe what their child is thinking or feeling, have higher levels of the hormone oxytocin, finds a new study led by UCL researchers. Oxytocin, a hormone that is involved in a range of psychological processes, plays an important role in social relationships, such as the development of the [...]
A Finnish study found that prolonged standing at work had a negative impact on the research participants’ 24-hour blood pressure. In contrast, spending more time sitting at work was associated with better blood pressure. The study suggests that activity behaviour during working hours may be more relevant to 24-hour blood pressure than recreational physical activity. [...]
A research team from the Department of Pharmacology and Pharmacy at the LKS Faculty of Medicine of the University of Hong Kong (HKUMed) has found that internet use is linked to better mental health among adults aged 50 or older across 23 countries. The findings revealed that those who engage online report fewer depressive symptoms, [...]
A new longevity event, the Aging Revolution Summit, is bringing together some of the top minds in healthcare, business, venture capital, philanthropy, and medical research, to explore health and ageing. The U.S. population is older today than it has ever been before, with a projected 82 million Americans to be aged over 65 by the [...]
Changes in the gut microbiome before rheumatoid arthritis is developed could provide a window of opportunity for preventative treatments, new research suggests. Bacteria associated with inflammation is found in the gut in higher amounts roughly ten months before patients develop clinical rheumatoid arthritis, a longitudinal study by Leeds researchers has found. Affecting more than half [...]
Adding small amounts of exercise into daily routine, such as climbing stairs or cycling to the shops, could help to reduce blood pressure, with just five additional minutes a day estimated to yield improvements, finds a new study from researchers at UCL and the University of Sydney. The study, supported by the British Heart Foundation [...]
