Elderly Health
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Form of natural hormone might prevent sarcopenia
A possible new treatment has been identified to restore the common age-related loss of muscle mass and strength. Read more
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Common drugs could increase risk of cognitive decline
A common class of drugs could be associated with an increased risk of cognitive decline, a US study has claimed. Read more
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Nanoscale bone inflexibility link to hip fracture risk
Flexibility and density in the bone nanostructure need to be assessed together to estimate how likely someone is to suffer fractures, according to new research. Read more
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Alarm over low surgery rates for elderly breast patients
Women over 70 undergoing breast cancer treatment should be formally assessed for frailty to ensure treatment decisions are justified, experts say. Read more
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Genetic risk score devised for osteoporosis patients
Genetic researchers have discovered how to predict which individuals with osteoporosis are likely to have fractures. Read more
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Dementia projections for Europe
The number of people living with dementia in Europe will continue to increase, even though the rate of diagnosis is decreasing, according to a new analysis. Read more
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Concerns over racial disparities in dementia treatment
Black and Asian people with dementia in the UK do not receive the same quality of care as white patients with the same condition, a new study claims today. Read more
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Grandparent role can boost social links
Caring for a grandchild can increase the size of an individual’s social network and protect against loneliness, German researchers say today. Read more
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Genes and apps could limit health check invites
The NHS could seek to cut the cost of screening middle-aged adults by using apps and AI, it was announced today. Read more
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Ageing’ gene mutation found
A newly-discovered gene mutation appears to be linked to accelerated ageing on the molecular level, British researchers have announced. Read more