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Stopping statins in adults 75 and older with no history of heart disease or stroke does not increase the risk of death over three years compared with continuing statins, although "bad" cholesterol rose around 50% in…
More than 22 million Medicare patients received care from doctors born outside the United States in 2024, according to an American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM) study published today in JAMA.
Early natural menopause is already associated with a higher long-term health burden. A new large-scale study demonstrates that cumulative social disadvantage—and, in particular, unemployment—is strongly associated with…
Encephalitis is a serious condition in which an infection or autoimmune response triggers inflammation of the brain. The resulting swelling can disrupt normal brain function, causing neurological changes such as…
People with both atrial fibrillation and Alzheimer's disease who are treated with modern NOAC blood-thinning medicines may experience a slower rate of cognitive decline. This is shown by a study from Karolinska…
A new study published in Diabetes Care finds that bone loss alone does not explain the increased fracture risk observed in some older adults with type 2 diabetes. The article, "Type 2 Diabetes and Longitudinal Changes in…
A: I received my Ph.D. in Education and Psychology from the University of Michigan in 2013. I am currently an Associate Professor in the Faculty of Education at the Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile (PUC). My…
When a heat wave arrives, the public health advice follows a familiar script: Drink water, watch for heat stroke, check on people with heart or lung conditions. That list saves lives. But it leaves out something that…
Fatty fish has long been viewed as "brain food" that supports cognitive health through anti-inflammatory, antioxidant and vascular mechanisms. That has led researchers to ask whether the benefits of fatty fish might…
Adults who do both aerobic and muscle-strengthening exercises are less likely to develop a raft of chronic diseases, researchers have found.
New research investigated the dietary preferences of 9,000 Australians, finding that people whose diets included foods with higher levels of 'bitterness' had healthier, more nutritious diets.
Sugar restriction in the first 1,000 days from conception is associated with a lower risk of dementia, according to a study published online July 29 in Neurology.
Public health experts have urged the Federal Government to increase investment in early childhood development (ECD), ...
Regular exercise may help the brain clear away harmful waste that can build up with age. Researchers found that physical activity supports several processes linked to the brain’s glymphatic cleanup system, including…
HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) is a virus that attacks the body's immune system and remains a major global health challenge because of persistent viral reservoirs, despite effective treatments. Key factors include…
Older adults with cardiovascular disease (CVD) often have coexisting cognitive impairment and frailty, conditions that can significantly affect treatment decisions, recovery, independence and quality of life and should…
The article outlines typical child development patterns and explains when developmental concerns may warrant a professional ...
The YMCA Early Childhood Development Center held an open house on Saturday, Aug. 8, for a meet-and-greet with its new executive director. Plattsburgh’s YMCA announced Dr. Jacqueline Kemp, a North ...
The Chickasaw Nation has completed a second tribal child development center in Ada that will serve children from birth to age 4.
For many older adults with heart disease, age is a significant factor in treatment decisions. But a new Yale–led study published in the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society suggests that overall health, function…
Previous research has shown that women who experience complications during pregnancy face roughly twice the risk of dying prematurely from cardiovascular disease.
Medical progress is currently one of the strongest forces shaping populations and their health. For instance, an acute heart attack has evolved from being nearly always fatal in the past to having a much higher survival…
Why do women, on average, live longer than men yet often face a greater burden of chronic disease later in life? Why do some of the most fertile animals in nature, including queen bees and naked mole-rat queens, also…
Neck and back pain could be caused by changes in gene activity that trigger the breakdown of the spine's natural shock absorbers, new research suggests.
Sri Lanka, Aug. 6 -- Atlas PlayPalz, an activity-based learning brand dedicated to building children's skills through play from Atlas Axillia Co. (Pvt) Ltd., partnered with the Ministry of Women and ...
New research has revealed screen use might not have the devastating impact on child development experts previously thought – and there may even be a surprising benefit. The study conducted by ...
The type and severity of menopause symptoms can differ greatly among women. A number of earlier studies have suggested various reasons for those differences. A new study suggests that type 2 diabetes mellitus can play a…
The implementing rules and regulations are signed over a year after Republic Act No. 12199 was enacted into law in May 2025 ...
Research has consistently shown that interactions between children and the people around them play a critical role in shaping learning, behaviour and emotional wellbeing from an early age.
The Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation selected TVCCA to manage its Child Development Center for better education.
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