News Feature Channel: Healthspan

"The Chula Center for Health and Well-Being Promotion for Older People" a Second Home for Day Care, an Answer to the Needs of Working-Age Children, Ensuring This Is What's Best for Older People

Chulalongkorn University — Wed, 12 Mar 2025 08:55:47 EST

Chulalongkorn University has now opened a Center for Health and Well-being Promotion for Older People at the Faculty of Nursing to offer complete support for an aged society.

First National Perception Survey of Food Is Medicine Programs Shows Strong Public Support

Tufts University — Wed, 12 Mar 2025 08:00:00 EST

Researchers have conducted the first national survey on public awareness and perceptions of food, health, and Food is Medicine programs. A team at the Food is Medicine Institute at the Gerald J. and Dorothy R. Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy at Tufts University found that nearly 90 percent of Americans surveyed agreed that eating healthy foods is important for preventing conditions like obesity, high blood pressure, and type-2 diabetes.

Advancing AI-Powered Breast Health Solutions to Transform Global Healthcare

iCAD — Tue, 11 Mar 2025 20:35:51 EST

Dana Brown, CEO and President of iCAD, discusses AI's expanding role in global healthcare and iCAD's initiatives to address health equity and diversity.

AI-Driven Robotics Research Aims to Enhance Care for Older Adults with Alzheimer's

Case Western Reserve University — Tue, 11 Mar 2025 19:25:16 EST

Case Western Reserve University researchers are testing an AI-powered robot named Ruyi to support seniors with early-stage Alzheimer's.

ARVO Foundation announces 2025 Ludwig von Sallmann Clinician-Scientist Award recipient

Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology (ARVO) — Tue, 11 Mar 2025 08:00:28 EST

Rockville, Md.--The Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology (ARVO) Foundation announced today that Swathi Kaliki, MD, is the 2025 recipient of the Ludwig von Sallmann Clinician-Scientist Award. Kaliki heads the Operation Eyesight Universal Institute for Eye Cancer, LV Prasad Eye Institute, India. She has delivered over 350 lectures in various national and international forums, published more than 300 peer-reviewed articles, contributed 35 oncology book chapters, and holds editorial board positions in various international journals.

Most Americans Don't Know About Medical Aid in Dying Options

Rutgers University-New Brunswick — Tue, 11 Mar 2025 05:30:38 EST

Most people in the United States don't know that medical aid in dying, a legal practice that allows terminally ill patients to obtain a prescription for medication to end their life, is legal in certain states, according to Rutgers researchers.

Beyond Eggs: Protein Sources That Strike the Right Balance

UT Southwestern Medical Center — Mon, 10 Mar 2025 20:05:17 EST

High-protein diets and protein-enriched foods seem to be everywhere we turn. It's a nutrition trend with a refreshingly positive vibe. Unlike carbohydrates and fats, protein is the only one of the three macronutrients that doesn't get vilified - instead of cutting back, we're encouraged to boost our intake!

What Women Need to Know About Colorectal Cancer

Rutgers Cancer Institute — Mon, 10 Mar 2025 17:25:34 EST

Colorectal cancer is the third leading cause of cancer-related deaths in women, and approximately 1 in 26 women will be diagnosed with colorectal cancer in her lifetime. Awareness about risk factors and early detection are crucial in preventing and effectively treating colorectal cancer.

The Role of Mitochondrial Dysfunction in Alzheimer's Disease

Alzheimer's Center at Temple University Lewis Katz School of Medicine — Mon, 10 Mar 2025 16:55:08 EST

While Alzheimer's Disease is traditionally associated with the buildup of plaques, emerging evidence suggests that mitochondrial dysfunction may play a role in the onset and progression of this devastating neurodegenerative disorder.

Upper Urinary Tract Cancer Drug May Offer Long-Term Benefits

UT Southwestern Medical Center — Mon, 10 Mar 2025 10:55:14 EST

While randomized comparative trials are needed, a relatively new treatment option for upper urinary tract cancers shows promise for lowering long-term recurrence in many patients with low-grade disease, according to a multicenter study led by researchers at UT Southwestern Medical Center.

Chronic Stress and Obesity Work Together to Accelerate Pancreatic Cancer Development and Growth, Study Finds

University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), Health Sciences — Mon, 10 Mar 2025 10:55:03 EST

A new study led by UCLA investigators suggests that chronic stress and an unhealthy diet may work together to fuel the early development of pancreatic cancer, shedding light on how lifestyle factors contribute to one of the deadliest malignancies.

Studying Chemical Exposure and Brain Cancer Risk in Firefighters

Yale Cancer Center/Smilow Cancer Hospital — Mon, 10 Mar 2025 08:40:25 EST

The study co-led by Dr. Elizabeth Claus of Yale Cancer Center showed an increased presence of haloalkane-associated mutational signatures in the firefighters' tumors.

Study: Florida Leukemia Rates Rising Rapidly as Population Ages

Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center — Mon, 10 Mar 2025 06:05:52 EST

A new Sylvester Cancer study reveals Florida has the nation's highest and fastest-growing leukemia rates, driven primarily by an influx of retirees, but it also uncovers a critical mismatch: many of the state's leukemia "hotspots," lack nearby specialized treatment, putting these residents at higher risk.

New Study Uses Apple Health Mobility Data to Evaluate Outcome Measures Following Lower Extremity Surgery

American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) — Mon, 10 Mar 2025 03:20:47 EST

The Apple Health app provides users with a wide range of metrics to track various health parameters, from heart rate and blood oxygen levels to fall risk and time spent in daylight.

Save the Date: Groundbreaking of World-Class Fox Cancer Center

Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center El Paso — Fri, 07 Mar 2025 20:05:54 EST

Up to now West Texas has lacked a comprehensive cancer center, forcing residents to travel hundreds of miles for specialized care. Travel is costly, and patients often miss work and lose pay when they leave El Paso. The majority of El Paso cancer patients who have the financial means to leave the city for care travel to MD Anderson in Houston.

Effort Seeks to Increase Cancer-Gene Testing in Primary Care

University of Washington School of Medicine and UW Medicine — Fri, 07 Mar 2025 19:40:16 EST

In the JAMA Network Open study published today, Dr. Elizabeth Swisher and colleagues assessed two ways that primary-care practices could assess patients' hereditary cancer risks and deliver testing to those identified as higher risk.

Uncovering Dementia's Environmental Triggers

University of Georgia — Fri, 07 Mar 2025 08:40:12 EST

A new study from the University of Georgia College of Public Health focuses on the powerful role our surroundings play in shaping dementia risk.

Transform Your Skin Health: Diet and Lifestyle Take Center Stage at 2025 AAD Annual Meeting

American Academy of Dermatology — Fri, 07 Mar 2025 07:00:00 EST

The 2025 American Academy of Dermatology Annual Meeting will take place March 7-11 in Orlando.

Telehealth Didn't Increase Total Medicare Visits, but Did Drive Down Post-Visit Costs

Michigan Medicine - University of Michigan — Thu, 06 Mar 2025 18:40:46 EST

A pair of preprints provide timely evidence about telehealth, with Medicare coverage for most virtual care set to expire March 31. Telehealth has not driven up the total number of visits to diagnose or manage health conditions, and post-visit total costs are lower for patients who start with a telehealth visit.

SRS Foundation Expands Educational Initiatives to Bridge Sleep and Mental Health Care

Sleep Research Society Foundation — Thu, 06 Mar 2025 17:45:03 EST

The Sleep Research Society Foundation is expanding its educational efforts through a partnership with HMP Global's Psych Congress, emphasizing the critical intersection of sleep and mental health.