Medicine
USPSTF recommendation statement on interventions to prevent falls in community-dwelling older adults
Bottom Line: The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) recommends exercise interventions to prevent falls in community-dwelling adults 65 years or older...
US drug-related infant deaths more than doubled from 2018 to 2022
A new study by Florida Atlantic University’s Schmidt College of Medicine has uncovered a disturbing trend in drug-related infant deaths...
Duke-NUS breakthrough discovery identifies first step in allergic reactions, paving the way for new preventative strategies
Scientists at Duke-NUS Medical School have identified how the first domino falls after a person encounters an allergen, such as...
How stress knocks out your cognitive reserve
While mentally stimulating activities and life experiences can improve cognition in memory clinic patients, stress undermines this beneficial relationship. This...
Allergy or infection? Scientists discover what distinguishes these two immune system responses
The production of antibodies, essential for protecting our body against infections, is very well regulated through the action of a...
Getting more sleep leads to increased gratitude, resilience and flourishing
DARIEN, IL – A new study to be presented at the SLEEP 2024 annual meeting found that healthy sleep has...
5-minute test leads to better care for people with dementia in the primary care setting
June 4, 2024—(BRONX, NY)—The underdiagnosis of dementia, especially among Black and Hispanic patients, is a long-standing challenge in medicine. A...
Videoconferencing gets older adults moving as health lessons put to practical use
The COVID-19 pandemic made videoconferencing software commonplace in businesses and even schools, but this communication tool has the potential to...
J-shaped association between dietary zinc intake and new-onset hypertension: a nationwide cohort study in China
Hypertension is a leading cause of cardiovascular disease and premature death, affecting over a billion individuals worldwide. Zinc is the...
Hot weather increases risk of emergency hospitalisations for patients with multimorbidity
Australians are no strangers to long, hot summers, but new Griffith University research has looked at the impact of hot...
-
Mothers who receive childcare support from maternal grandparents show more parental warmth, finds NTU Singapore study
-
University of Seville Breaks 120-Year-Old Mystery, Revises a Key Einstein Concept
-
Bee body mass, pathogens and local climate influence heat tolerance
-
Researchers record first-ever images and data of a shark experiencing a boat strike
-
Groundbreaking Clinical Trial Reveals Lubiprostone Enhances Kidney Function
Embark on a thrilling journey of discovery with Scienmag.com—your ultimate source for cutting-edge breakthroughs. Immerse yourself in a world where curiosity knows no limits and tomorrow’s possibilities become today’s reality!