Cart is empty Retired people who habitually exercise are more able to fight the impacts of mental fatigue, new research suggests.
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 epidemiologists.
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 about the participants’ aerobic fitness and cardiovascular health.
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.
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.
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 such as sausages and hamburgers. This is the conclusion of research conducted by Wageningen University & Research (WUR). The researchers published their findings in eClinicalMedicine.
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 inborn error in metabolism. This was shown in a clinical study recently published by an international research team led by Professor Dr. Günter Schwarz from the Institute of Biochemistry at the University of Cologne.
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.
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 the journal Eye and Vision.
Robots can aid hospital pharmacies in safer and more sustainable cancer drug preparation
Can a robot help prepare cancer medication in a hospital pharmacy? That’s what hospital pharmacist Tjerk Geersing investigated in his Ph.D. research. He compared manual and automated preparations in terms of quality, efficiency, and safety. He graduated on 19 March.