Middle-aged and older adults with depression or visual impairment face a significantly higher risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD), according to new longitudinal research based on data from China.

Depression and visual impairment were independently linked to higher cardiovascular disease risk. Discover what this means for prevention.

A new study of German twins suggests that the strong connection between a young adult's cognitive ability and their future socioeconomic status is largely driven by their genes, rather than shared ...

A recent study published in Engineering has shed new light on the relationship between cholesterol levels and mortality risks. The research, conducted by a team of scientists from multiple ...

Using brain scans and parent surveys, scientists discovered that infants in households struggling to make ends meet show delayed brain maturation. A mother's feeling of income insufficiency proved to ...

In a significant advancement for lab-on-chip technology, IBEC researchers in the frame of the European project BLOC, have demonstrated the first integration of a benchtop nuclear magnetic resonance ...

A Japanese study suggests regular rice consumption is linked to healthier diets and better weight control among middle-aged adults, challenging low-carb weight-loss narratives.

The study was designed to identify the environmental factors that influence the introduction, persistence, and movement of ...

Today, almost a third of U.S. adults are overweight and 43% have obesity. Behaviors that are likely to influence weight may ...

(brizmaker/GettyImages) Multivitamins have ignited a fierce scientific debate over whether nutritional supplements are beneficial to our health or a multi-billion-dollar racket. A long-term randomized ...

Cannabis use by older adults is not associated with either accelerated cognitive decline or greater risk of dementia, according to findings published in the journal BMJ Mental Health. Investigators ...

A key advantage of using RWD in a natural history study is gaining diverse and representative data. RWD covers broad patient populations, including those with comorbidities, various age groups, and ...