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  • Home-based program slashes post-stroke falls rate by 33%, study shows
    on March 24, 2026 at 5:20 pm

    New Australian research has shown that a tailored, home-based program can dramatically cut the number of falls, one of the most dangerous risks faced by survivors of stroke. The “falls after stroke trial” or FAST, published in the British Medical Journal, found a coordinated program of functional exercise, preventing hazards around the home and out-of-home mobility coaching reduced falls by 33% over 12 months.

  • Chronic stress linked to faster cancer progression in multiple tumor types
    on March 24, 2026 at 5:00 pm

    Stress is a constant companion in the oncologist’s office. It appears at the time of diagnosis, increases with each stage of treatment, and often does not resolve even after therapy formally ends. It accompanies therapeutic decisions, waiting for test results, fear of recurrence, and changes in daily functioning. Studies show that chronic stress can trigger biological processes that promote disease progression and weaken the body’s defenses.

  • Hair loss therapeutic agent safe for both men and women, study finds
    on March 24, 2026 at 4:50 pm

    Using computational modeling, a research team has developed a novel peptide (MLPH) that promotes hair growth without the side effects of existing drugs. This achievement, accomplished through a joint research project led by Prof. Young Kwan Sung and Dr. Mihee Kwak from Kyungpook National University School of Medicine, is regarded as opening a new horizon for next-generation hair loss therapeutics that are safe for both men and women.

  • Prolonged war linked to widespread PTSD and suicidal behavior in Ukrainian children
    on March 24, 2026 at 4:40 pm

    An international research team led by the Research Center for Child Psychiatry at the University of Turku, Finland, reviewed the available evidence on the mental health of Ukrainian children and adolescents. Their scoping review combined findings from 37 studies published between 2020 and 2024, covering research conducted from the early years of the conflict through the ongoing full-scale invasion. The findings are published in the journal BMJ Global Health.

  • Widespread temptations bad news for people with a high risk of diabetes, says study
    on March 24, 2026 at 4:20 pm

    Type 2 diabetes is often triggered by a sedentary lifestyle or poor diet. At the same time, however, some people have genes that make it much more likely they will develop the disease. In other words, they are far more susceptible to developing diabetes.