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WHO dementia guidance, Italy care and physical activity risk

19 clusters · 168 sources · last updated 3 days ago

Latest: Leisure exercise linked to lower dementia risk in major study

The July 2026 WHO update, a 168-page revision, estimated that up to 45% of dementia risk is linked to modifiable factors and called for physical activity, smoking cessation, balanced diet, social engagement, cardiovascul

New Zealand healthcare funding and public support

3 clusters · 5 sources · last updated 4 days ago

Latest: New Zealand healthcare focus shifts toward prevention and funding transparency

Public sentiment in New Zealand shows broad support for increased healthcare funding. A survey by University of Otago researchers and the Cancer Society of New Zealand found that approximately two-thirds of the populatio

Carbon monoxide and Parkinson’s disease research

2 clusters · 5 sources · last updated 12 days ago

Latest: Global health studies examine secondhand smoke exposure and Parkinson's disease risk

Medical research has explored a potential link between carbon monoxide exposure and a reduced risk of Parkinson’s disease. An initial study involving over 500,000 Chinese adults over 12 years suggested that higher levels