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Childhood obesity tied to double the risk of dengue hospitalization

Childhood obesity tied to double the risk of dengue hospitalization

by Stephanie Soucheray,University of MinnesotaA map of Sri Lanka showing the locations of recruitment of children from the 9 districts in Sri Lanka. Credit:PLOS Neglected Tropical Diseases

Childhood obesity tied to double the risk of dengue hospitalization

by Stephanie Soucheray,University of MinnesotaA map of Sri Lanka showing the locations of recruitment of children from the 9 districts in Sri Lanka. Credit:PLOS Neglected Tropical Diseases
Despite past storms' lessons, long-term care residents again left powerless

Despite past storms' lessons, long-term care residents again left powerless

by Sandy West, KFF Health NewsCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA power outage can be difficult for anyone, but older adults are especially vulnerable to temperature extremes, with medications or medic

Despite past storms' lessons, long-term care residents again left powerless

by Sandy West, KFF Health NewsCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA power outage can be difficult for anyone, but older adults are especially vulnerable to temperature extremes, with medications or medic
UK report reveals six ways that care homes support older people to thrive

UK report reveals six ways that care homes support older people to thrive

by George Wigmore,City University LondonCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainResearch from City St George's, University of London (My Home Life England initiative) reveals the breadth of experie

UK report reveals six ways that care homes support older people to thrive

by George Wigmore,City University LondonCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainResearch from City St George's, University of London (My Home Life England initiative) reveals the breadth of experie
Health care providers can play a pivotal role in assessing and counseling older adults on driving retirement

Health care providers can play a pivotal role in assessing and counseling older adults on driving retirement

byRegenstrief InstituteCredit: Tim Samuel from PexelsCars are ubiquitous in the U.S. and mass transit service has declined. With the exception of a few cities like New York and Chicago, visiting

Health care providers can play a pivotal role in assessing and counseling older adults on driving retirement

byRegenstrief InstituteCredit: Tim Samuel from PexelsCars are ubiquitous in the U.S. and mass transit service has declined. With the exception of a few cities like New York and Chicago, visiting
Exploring risk factors associated with deteriorated ambulation status following spinal compression fracture treatments

Exploring risk factors associated with deteriorated ambulation status following spinal compression fracture treatments

byUniversity of TsukubaCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainOsteoporotic vertebral fractures, also known as spinal compression fractures, are the most common types of fragility fractures in older ad

Exploring risk factors associated with deteriorated ambulation status following spinal compression fracture treatments

byUniversity of TsukubaCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainOsteoporotic vertebral fractures, also known as spinal compression fractures, are the most common types of fragility fractures in older ad
Alternative experimental gene therapy restores hearing, boosts vision in tests

Alternative experimental gene therapy restores hearing, boosts vision in tests

by Stephanie Dutchen,Harvard Medical SchoolAn experimental gene therapy raised levels of the key protein protocadherin-15, shown in green, in light-sensing cells in the retinas of nonhuman prima

Alternative experimental gene therapy restores hearing, boosts vision in tests

by Stephanie Dutchen,Harvard Medical SchoolAn experimental gene therapy raised levels of the key protein protocadherin-15, shown in green, in light-sensing cells in the retinas of nonhuman prima
Cohort study sheds light on why the flu vaccine is less effective in older people

Cohort study sheds light on why the flu vaccine is less effective in older people

by Nicole Silbermann,Helmholtz Association of German Research CentresInfluenza vaccination cohort overview and vaccine response changes in HRs and LRs of each strain. Credit:Science Advanc

Cohort study sheds light on why the flu vaccine is less effective in older people

by Nicole Silbermann,Helmholtz Association of German Research CentresInfluenza vaccination cohort overview and vaccine response changes in HRs and LRs of each strain. Credit:Science Advanc
Clinical trial shows positive results for potential treatment to combat a rare immune-mediated disease

Clinical trial shows positive results for potential treatment to combat a rare immune-mediated disease

byMass General BrighamCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAn international, Phase III clinical trial led by investigators at Mass General Brigham could improve the treatment of a rare disease that

Clinical trial shows positive results for potential treatment to combat a rare immune-mediated disease

byMass General BrighamCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAn international, Phase III clinical trial led by investigators at Mass General Brigham could improve the treatment of a rare disease that
Balance may provide a better measure of aging than strength or gait

Balance may provide a better measure of aging than strength or gait

by Rhoda Madson,Mayo ClinicCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainHow long a person can stand—on one leg—is a more telltale measure of aging than changes in strength or gait, according to new Mayo Cli

Balance may provide a better measure of aging than strength or gait

by Rhoda Madson,Mayo ClinicCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainHow long a person can stand—on one leg—is a more telltale measure of aging than changes in strength or gait, according to new Mayo Cli