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More people with type 1 diabetes are living longer, but there are still global inequalities

The number of people aged 65 and over with type 1 diabetes increased from 1.3 million in 1990 to 3.7 million in 2019, while the death rate fell by 25%.

Published: 13 June 2024, 11:00

Malnutrition in utero accelerates biological aging processes

Children born after being exposed to starvation in the womb have been found to show signs of accelerated aging six decades later.

Published: 12 June 2024, 18:24

Psychiatric illness may increase the risk of early death in people with anorexia nervosa

A new study has found that mortality rates in patients with anorexia nervosa are high and nearly double those with psychiatric illnesses.

Published: 12 June 2024, 14:53

Sedentary lifestyles and healthy aging: what does the research say?

It's tempting to watch TV nonstop, but another study shows that for healthy aging, the less time you spend on the couch, the better.

Published: 12 June 2024, 14:42

Exposure to phthalates during pregnancy is associated with an increased risk of hypertension and preeclampsia

A recent study examines the association between phthalate exposure during pregnancy and the development of hypertensive disorders of pregnancy such as preeclampsia/eclampsia.

Published: 12 June 2024, 10:11

Study shows water birth is safe

New research confirms that for women with uncomplicated pregnancies, water birth is as safe as leaving the water before giving birth.

Published: 11 June 2024, 19:47

Frequent cannabis use increases cardiovascular disease risk in women

The study examined whether cannabis use was associated with mortality from all causes, cancer and cardiovascular disease (CVD).

Published: 11 June 2024, 12:16

Dual-drug therapy reduces methamphetamine use: a UCLA study

A clinical trial of a two-drug therapy for methamphetamine use disorder has shown a reduction in use of the highly addictive drug within 12 weeks of starting treatment.

Published: 10 June 2024, 20:15

The exercise timing conundrum: the optimal time to exercise

A long-standing debate among those looking to get fit continues: when is the best time to exercise? According to Future Member, about 41% of workouts take place between 7am and 9am or 5pm and 7pm.

Published: 08 June 2024, 20:24

Loneliness reduces the number of healthy years in older adults

Loneliness may worsen age-related diseases and increase the risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD), disability, dementia, and frailty.

Published: 07 June 2024, 10:08