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More than a quarter of adults surveyed say they or a member of their family has been addicted to prescription painkillers or other illegal opioids, and nearly 1 in 10 adults has had a family [...]

Health trajectories of Portuguese older adults (60 + years old) in a 10-year period and to assess associated sociodemographic, lifestyle factors and multimorbidity status. [David G. Lopes, Nuno [...]

Older people are four times as likely to be hospitalized, and stay three times as long as younger adults. [Salma Khalik – The Straight Times, 7 July 2023.] READ MORE

This style of parenting strikes a balance between setting clear boundaries and fostering warmth and support. [Navneet Vyasan – News 18, 22 June 2023.] READ MORE

This brief advocates for and highlights the benefits and includes examples of good practice from around the world; in addition, it provides recommendations for governments, donors, and [...]

Evolution of years lived with and without the most prevalent and disabling health conditions after the age of 50 in 17 Spanish Autonomous Communities in order to understand their association with [...]

An international survey found ICUs had very restrictive visiting policies with a majority not allowing in-person visiting. End-of-life and clinical deterioration were the most common situations [...]

There is immense opportunity to help people throughout a lifelong mental health journey if they receive treatment when they are diagnosed. The analysis revealed that behavioral health treatment [...]

While pregnancy anaemia is a risk factor for anaemia during childhood, evidence for an increased risk of infectious diseases or early childhood development delays was not found. [Esther [...]

This pandemic has created an increased urgency to strengthen mental health systems in most countries. [Elsevier, 8 October 2021.] READ MORE