Gerontology & Geriatrics

Walking downhill increases risk of falls in older adults

Falls are a common cause of injury in older adults and can lead to disability. Luckily, the risk of falls can be reduced with regular exercise– but not all exercise. Our latest study shows that so-called eccentric exercise—such ...

Health

Impact of inactivity on muscles more severe for older people

According to a recent study published in The Journal of Physiology, researchers have been able to document for the first time how the same period of inactivity has a greater and more severe impact on the muscle power of the ...

Surgery

Positive long-term results for endoscopic forehead-lift

(HealthDay)—Patients who undergo endoscopic forehead-lift procedures report high satisfaction and lasting results, according to research published in the September/October issue of the Archives of Facial Plastic Surgery.

Vaccination

EU plans to scrap Valneva's COVID vaccine deal

The European Commission intends to terminate an agreement to buy the COVID vaccine of French-Austria drug maker Valneva as the shot has yet to receive marketing authorisation, the company said Monday.

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