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China’s geriatric healthcare a US$134 billion market by 2035: Goldman
China’s geriatric healthcare industry is projected to be worth 963 billion yuan (US$134 billion) over the next decade, as an expanding middle class amid a rapidly ageing population increases the need and willingness to spend, according to a report...

PA lawmaker seeking to regulate AI in healthcare field
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WTAJ) — A Pennsylvania Representative is proposing legislation that regulates artificial intelligence use within the healthcare industry. Representative Arvind Venkat (D-30) is planning legislation that would ensure AI’s use...

Five Years After Covid, Health Minister Slams Lockdowns, Parliament Closure, ‘Opaque’ Procurement
PETALING JAYA, July 30 — Five years after the Covid-19 pandemic, Health Minister Dzulkefly Ahmad has come out to criticise the country’s public health response in a new book foreword. In his foreword for the recently published Crisis and...

“When Good Streaks Inspire ADHD Dread”
ADHD has a way of making good streaks feel like ticking time bombs. There’s a rush that comes from finally feeling on top of things. But smoldering underneath the momentum is a burning fear: When will I mess up next? Can I really be blamed for...

6 Hacks for Homework Overwhelm
After a long school day spent completing worksheets, staying seated, and managing assignments, your child predictably and understandably revolts at the mention of homework. (Hello, cognitive overload and academic anxiety.) How can you support your...

Think You Know How to Check Your Blood Pressure You Might Be Doing It All Wrong, Says Cardiologist
Think You Know How to Check Your Blood Pressure You Might Be Doing It All Wrong, Says Cardiologist (Credits: Pexels) If you think checking your blood pressure is as simple as strapping on a cuff and pressing a button, think again. Cardiologists...

Cancer Diagnosis Not Tied to Later Healthier Eating Habits
TUESDAY, July 29, 2025 (HealthDay News) — A cancer diagnosis does not appear to lead to improved dietary awareness or healthier eating behaviors in survivors, according to a study published online June 3 in Public Health Nutrition. Hemangi...

Worse NSCLC Outcomes With Corticosteroids During ICI Therapy
Photo Credit: iStock.com/selvanegra Corticosteroid use, particularly at high doses, decreases the effectiveness of ICI therapy in patients with non–small cell lung cancer, according to research. Corticosteroid use, particularly at high doses,...

Essex given 11-hour storm warning with Met Office forecasting torrential rain
Essex could be hit by torrential rain and thunderstorms in the coming days. An 11-hour yellow warning has been issued by the Met Office for Thursday (July 31) with thunderstorms and heavy showers potentially bringing some disruption. Weather...

NeuroVoices: Sylvia Villeneuve, PhD, on Detecting Preclinical Alzheimer Disease Through Blood Biomarkers and PET Imaging
Early detection of Alzheimer disease (AD) may support timely clinical decision-making and care planning for patients diagnosed with the neurogenerative condition. In recent years, blood-based biomarkers have gained more attention by clinicians as...

IN PICTURES: Health Minister Mike Nesbitt hears firsthand from Derry organisations
During the visit, the Health Minister officially opened the new Derry office of Advanced Community Care. The company regionally delivers around 7,500 hours of care per week across home care, supported living and Direct Payments. Mr. Nesbitt also...

NA members press for filling gap between urban, rural health services
Kathmandu, July 30: Parliamentarians in today's meeting of the National Assembly raised concerns over various issues including the lack of skilled healthcare professionals, technical labs, medical equipments and medicines among others in the rural...

30 years of culturally appropriate care
South Australian community services and aged care provider Aboriginal Community Services is celebrating 30 years of providing culturally informed care. ACS chief executive officer Graham Aitken said that he was most proud of ACS’ continuing...

National Vision awards scholarships to optometric students during NOA Convention 2025
Optical retailer National Vision has awarded a total of $7000 in scholarships to 3 optometry students as part of the National Optometric Student Association (NOSA) scholarship program.1 Dominica Dzakah, Antionette Kanayo, and Monica Thu Do were...
Adherence of Various ADT Options
Panelists discuss how patient adherence to oral androgen deprivation therapy has been reliable in both clinical trials and practice, with the convenience of daily pills and portability during travel contributing to good compliance rates.

Medical colleges increased from 387 in 2014 to 780
New Delhi: The number of medical colleges increased from 387 to 780, undergraduate seats from 51,348 to 1,15,900 and postgraduate seats from 31,185 to 74,306 since 2014, Union Health Minister J P Nadda told the Rajya Sabha on Tuesday. Responding...

Prediabetes Risk Doubled for Asian, Pacific Islander Teens With Overweight, Obesity
TUESDAY, July 29, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Among adolescents with overweight or obesity, prediabetes is more than twice as common in Asian and Pacific Islander (Asian/PI) adolescents than in White youth, according to a study published online June...

Low Rates of Isolated Locoregional Recurrence Seen in Young Women With Breast Cancer
TUESDAY, July 29, 2025 (HealthDay News) — For women diagnosed with breast cancer at age 40 years or younger, the risk for isolated locoregional recurrence (LRR) is relatively low, according to a study published online July 23 in JAMA Surgery....

7,000 Steps Per Day Tied to Clinically Meaningful Benefits in Health Outcomes
TUESDAY, July 29, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Seven thousand steps per day is associated with clinically meaningful improvements in health outcomes, according to a study published online July 23 in The Lancet Public Health. Ding Ding, Ph.D., from the...

Potentially Dangerous Modifications to E-Cigarettes Common
TUESDAY, July 29, 2025 (HealthDay News) — More than eight in 10 electronic cigarette users modify their device, often in potentially dangerous ways, according to a study published online July 9 in Scientific Reports. Lucy Popova, Ph.D., from...