Study reveals widening inequality in leisure-time physical activity
A ten-year study of residents of the city of São Paulo, Brazil, revealed that leisure-time physical activity is…
Experts propose a new strategy to better control high blood pressure
High blood pressure can be controlled better with a strategy that combines boosting potassium intake with reducing sodium,…
Patient privacy fears as half of Aussie GPs use AI technology to record consultations
Fresh concerns have emerged about artificial intelligence listening in on medical appointments, with warnings that patient privacy is…
Bird flu lands on iconic Australian island as endangered sea lion colony faces ‘frontline of extinction’
Australia’s most iconic sea lion colony is now under direct threat after a confirmed case of H5N1 bird…
Singapore Has the World’s Longest, Healthiest Lives – but It Comes With a Hidden Cost
A sweeping global analysis finds that Singapore’s success in extending life has created a new scientific challenge: healthspan…
New study tracks rapid spread of drug-resistant Shigella across England
A nationwide genomic epidemiology study involving a researcher from Kingston University has revealed that sexually transmitted Shigella sonnei…
Different cyclone definitions reveal uneven diarrheal disease risks across Asia
A multi-region study shows that local wind and rainfall thresholds may be critical for detecting the risks of…
Leading brain expert brands soft drink a ‘bullet to your brain’ in stark dementia warning
Soft drinks have been branded a “bullet to your brain” by a leading dementia expert, who says cutting…
Higher neuroticism may curb strenuous exercise, genetic analysis suggests
A genetically informed UK study suggests that personality may shape engagement in moderate and vigorous physical activity, with…
FDA-issued sodium targets appear to have minimal impact
In 2021, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued Phase I voluntary sodium reduction targets to encourage…
Planetary Health Diet lowers cardiovascular risk in older women
A 20-year study of more than 65,000 postmenopausal women found that higher adherence to the Planetary Health Diet…
A new cholesterol pill could change the fight against heart disease
Last week, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved a small pill called enlicitide. It is a tablet…