New research published in the journal Scientific Reports has found that eating dark chocolate could be good for your heart. High blood pressure, known as essential hypertension, can be reduced by regularly consuming dark chocolate, according to the study. Cardiovascular diseases are a big problem worldwide. Many people suffer fromContinue Reading
A new study reveals that women who face pregnancy issues like gestational diabetes or preeclampsia have a higher chance of dying early, even many years after giving birth. Published in JAMA Internal Medicine, the study shows that these complications can lead to health problems that stick around for over 40Continue Reading
Feeling lonely or socially isolated could increase your chances of dying early, a study reveals. The study, published in the journal Nature Human Behaviour in June 2023, analyzed 90 studies involving over 2 million adults. People who were socially isolated had a 32% higher risk of early death compared toContinue Reading
A new study suggests that having a routine job with little mental stimulation in your 30s, 40s, 50s, and 60s can increase the risk of mild cognitive impairment by 66% and dementia by 37% after age 70. The study compared these jobs to roles with high mental and social demands.Continue Reading
A new study by researchers at Yale School of Medicine (YSM) suggests that sleeping too much or too little can lead to changes in the brain associated with an increased risk of stroke and dementia. In this large neuroimaging study involving nearly 40,000 middle-aged adults, suboptimal sleep duration, defined asContinue Reading
Two studies looked at genetic markers in pregnant women’s blood cells. They found that pregnancy may age a woman’s cells faster than usual. One study, published in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences on April 8, 2024, involved 825 young women in the Philippines. It found that pregnant women’sContinue Reading
Chinese scientists inserted a human intelligence gene, MCPH1, into 11 rhesus macaque embryos. This study was led by Bing Su from the Kunming Institute of Zoology and published in March 2019 in the Chinese journal National Science Review. The monkeys with the human gene showed improved short-term memory and brainContinue Reading
Ready to make a difference in public health? Dive into the Orapuh Mini-Master of Public Health (mMPH) programme! Explore 5 Specialised Tracks: Epidemiology & Disease Control Health Policy & Management Health Promotion & Risk Reduction Environmental & Occupational Health Public Health (generic) Whether you are a healthcare pro or newContinue Reading
Get the keys to success in dental facility management with the Orapuh Certificate in Dental Facility Management (CDFM). Designed with three specialised tracks, our comprehensive programme equips you with the knowledge and skills needed to excel in the dynamic field of dental administration. Whether you are a seasoned professional orContinue Reading
A groundbreaking viewpoint published in The Lancet Public Health on March 13, 2024, led by Dr. Wendy G Lichtenthal and co-authors, highlights the critical need to prioritise bereavement care as a public health imperative. Desspite the significant morbidity and mortality associated with bereavement, there’s a glaring lack of economic andContinue Reading