Positioning of camera and participant while executing the functional mobility tests. Credit: Geriatrics Gerontology and Aging (2024). DOI: 10.53886/gga.e0000087_EN A study conducted at the Federal University of São Carlos (UFSCar),…
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Enormous medieval coin hoard found in Southwest Germany
Archaeologists have discovered an enormous medieval coin hoard in the municipality of Glottertal, Germany. According to a press statement issued by the Stuttgart Regional Council, the hoard was unearthed during…
What is mpox? A microbiologist explains what’s known about this smallpox cousin
On Aug. 14, 2024, the World Health Organization declared mpox a public health emergency of international concern. There have been over 15,600 cases and over 530 deaths reported in the…
Hispanic women are less likely to get PrEP treatment − new intervention could change that
In the U.S., Hispanic women have been disproportionately affected by the HIV epidemic in recent years. Yet they’ve been less likely to take advantage of PrEP, a medication that significantly…
The important gap community health workers and care managers can fill in high blood pressure care
Credit: Pavel Danilyuk from Pexels People who experience sustained hunger because of food insecurity aren’t thinking about checking their numbers, taking medication or getting to a doctor’s appointment, she said.…
Bone fracture rates in women found to vary dramatically by race
Credit: Liliana Drew from Pexels A new paper finds that bone fracture rates in older women differ by race, quite significantly. While researchers have known for years that the risk…
Adults with learning disabilities three times more likely to die from cancer, researchers find
Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain Researchers at the University of Glasgow have found that adults with learning disabilities are more likely to die from cancer compared to the general population. The…
Stonehenge Altar Stone hails from Scotland
According to a new study published in the journal Nature, the Altar Stone at Stonehenge (thought to be Welsh in origin) actually hails from Scotland. The Altar Stone, otherwise known…
Fluid keeps your brain from crushing itself and shields your spine from shock – a neurologist explains what happens when it stops working
Cerebrospinal fluid, or CSF, is a clear, colorless liquid that plays a crucial role in maintaining the health and function of your central nervous system. It cushions the brain and…
California bill would require state review of private equity deals in health care
by Bernard J. Wolfson, KFF Health News Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain A bill pending in California’s legislature to ratchet up oversight of private equity investments in health care is receiving…
