Exercise as an anti-aging intervention to avoid detrimental impact of mental fatigue Retired people who habitually exercise are more able to fight the impacts of mental fatigue, new research suggests. Apr 3, 2025 0 2
Study exposes huge levels of untargeted antibiotic prescribing Doctors are prescribing antibiotics for tens of thousands of patients with infections, with little or no consideration of prognosis and the risk of the infection worsening, according to a new study led by University of Manchester ... Apr 3, 2025 0 61
Long-term data support aspherical lenslets as effective myopia control in kids A five-year clinical study has revealed that spectacle lenses equipped with highly aspherical lenslets (HAL) can significantly slow the progression of myopia and axial elongation in children. The findings are published in ... Apr 3, 2025 0 0
Frequent exposure to gun violence is associated with depression, suicide and mental health Exposure to gun violence can severely impact one's mental health, often leading to depression, suicidal ideation and increased need for mental health support and resources, according to a Rutgers Health study. Apr 3, 2025 0 0
Successful therapy confirmed for newborns with fatal metabolic disorder MoCD type A The drug fosdenopterin/rcPMP considerably improves the chances of survival and developmental progress in infants with molybdenum cofactor deficiency (MoCD type A), a rare and life-threatening genetic condition causing an ... Apr 3, 2025 0 0
More fruit and less processed meat: A recipe for fewer diseases in the Netherlands by 2050 The Netherlands could have approximately 20% fewer new cases of diabetes, coronary heart disease, and strokes by 2050, if all Dutch citizens were to consume two pieces of fruit daily and refrain from eating processed meat ... Apr 3, 2025 0 0
Unlocking memories of the past with the soundtrack of a lifetime An innovative Edith Cowan University (ECU) research project is using the power of music and storytelling to support the well-being of older Italian migrants, including those living with dementia. Apr 3, 2025 0 0
More than four in five parents concerned about junk food marketing in Australia Public health experts are calling for the next Federal Government to take action to stop junk food ads targeting children, after new research showed that the issue is a concern for 85% of caregivers. Apr 3, 2025 0 0
Pedometers suffice for measuring health-promoting physical activity, finds study A basic pedometer can prove sufficient for measuring health-promoting physical activity, according to a study comparing pedometers with more complex devices. Simply counting steps captured a remarkable amount of information ... Apr 3, 2025 0 0
New way to grow iPS cell-derived kidney progenitor cells may lead to renal regenerative therapies Professor Kenji Osafune (Department of Cell Growth and Differentiation) and his team of researchers have devised an effective means to grow iPS cell-derived kidney progenitor cells, paving the way for renal regenerative therapies ... Apr 3, 2025 0 0
