Aging is tough on the body. For many older adults in China, it brings unwanted challenges. Bladder and bowel problems, known as urinary and defecatory dysfunction (UDD), are quite common. These issues can greatly affect the quality of life. Yet, there is a surprising lack of long-term studies on
Gambling can be risky business. To tackle this, many messages have been created to warn people about the dangers of gambling too much. These messages aim to change how people think and act when gambling. However, do these messages actually work? A recent study looked at 3200 articles from 1890 u
The weather forecast for Sunday was grim for the Southern Plains. Meteorologists had their eyes on central and northeastern Texas, as well as central and southwestern Oklahoma. These areas were in the crosshairs of severe thunderstorms. The main concern was the potential for damaging winds. The
The brain's activity can change based on the type of sport a person engages in. This is a fact. However, it is not clear if these changes are the same across different sports. Also, it is not known how the length of time someone trains affects these changes. A recent study used a special
Lung scans are crucial for spotting issues in the lungs. Doctors often use a method called CT pulmonary angiography (CTPA) to get a clear view. This method involves radiation and contrast dye, which can have side effects. Two hospitals wanted to see if they could improve this process. They tested a
Puerto Rico is aging quickly. Almost everyone there is of Hispanic or Latino background. This is one of the fastest aging populations globally. The focus is on people aged 85 and older. This group faces a significant cancer challenge. Researchers looked into how common cancer is and how often it lea
Facial melasma is a skin condition that affects many women in Southeast Asia. It's a type of hyperpigmentation that can be mild but also cause significant emotional stress. This condition is often linked to sun exposure, just like some eye diseases that come with aging. Both facial melasma and eye i
The way our muscles grow and change with exercise isn't the same for everyone, especially as we get older. This is because muscle loss due to aging doesn't happen evenly across all muscle groups. So, it's important to look at how different muscles react to exercise in older adults. A lot of studies
The world of swallowing care is changing fast. In the last 20 years, digital health technologies have made huge strides. This is thanks to mobile and wearable gadgets, along with the rise of artificial intelligence. These tools are now being used in swallowing health, from checking for issues to hel
When it comes to climate change, most people are on the same page. They acknowledge that humans are causing it. However, there is a widespread misconception about how many others share this belief. This is known as pluralistic ignorance. It happens when people underestimate the number of others who
