Global Survey Reveals that 3/4 of Respondents Embarrassed Because of Their Hearing Loss
Denmark, 22nd May 2019 – A new survey[i] conducted in ten countries, specifically designed to study the habits of people…
Alzheimer’s & Dementia
Aspects of Age
A new exhibition 'Aspects of Age' opening this week at the Royal College of Nursing reflects how the way we…
Frailty is still assessed only in terms of physical health
Frailty may still be primarily viewed only in terms of physical health – and not all physical, social, mental and…
Q&A with Professor Scott Byrne
Professor Scott Byrne, based at the University of Sydney in Australia, is one of a team of researchers around the…
Artificial intelligence can Predict Premature Death
Computers which are capable of teaching themselves to predict premature death could greatly improve preventative healthcare in the future, suggests…
New drug alternative to statins
A new class of oral cholesterol-lowering drug could help patients unable to take statins due to side effects, according to…
Long-lived parents produce better quality offspring
Genetic manipulation that more than doubles lifespan also leads to better offspring – according to new collaborative research from the…
Paul Cosford – I still hope for a cure for my cancer
I still hope for a cure for my cancer. I know it is unlikely, having had tumours identified in both…
Urine is liquid gold when it comes to testing
Urine is arguably the most common diagnostic tool in routine medicine, with around 65m collected for tests every year. Given…
How to enjoy skiing and keep your back healthy
For those heading off to colder climes over the next few weeks for their annual ski holiday, it’s common to…