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New tool measures how quickly muscles age to predict sarcopenia risk

A new research paper was published in Aging (Aging-US) Volume 17, Issue 6, on June 9, 2025, titled "Developing a quantitative estimate of muscle age acceleration by a novel phenotypic clock: cross-sectional study in healthy, middle-aged and older adults."

17 Jul 2025

Autistic adults face high rates of mental health hospitalizations and readmissions

Mental health conditions are common among autistic adults, with 50% of autistic adults having a co-occurring condition, like attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), anxiety or depression.

17 Jul 2025

Los Angeles weighs a disaster registry. Disability advocates warn against false assurances.

In the wake of January's deadly wildfires, Los Angeles County leaders are weighing a disaster registry intended to help disabled and senior residents get connected to emergency responders to bring them to safety during disasters.

17 Jul 2025

TTUHSC researcher focuses on how brain endothelial cells handle stressors of neuroinflammation

Each year in the U.S., approximately 2.5 million people suffer traumatic brain injuries (TBIs). About 50,000 of these injuries will result in death, and more than 80,000 will lead to permanent disability.

16 Jul 2025

Person-focused approach explains distinct autism genetic subtypes

Research identifies four autism classes driven by different genes, enhancing understanding of ASD's genetic complexity and improving diagnostic approaches.

15 Jul 2025

Study highlights dangers of vascular injuries in young gunshot victims

A study presented today at the Society of NeuroInterventional Surgery's (SNIS) 22nd Annual Meeting found that almost half of gunshot wound injuries to the brain in children and young adults include penetrating cerebrovascular injuries (PCVIs).

15 Jul 2025

Adults over 80 benefit from osteoporosis medications

People who are older than 80 should be considered for osteoporosis treatment after a fracture to avoid further risk, according to a study being presented Saturday at ENDO 2025, the Endocrine Society's annual meeting in San Francisco, Calif.

12 Jul 2025

Advancing emotional and navigational interactions through flexible electret tactile feedback actuator

The advancements in tactile perception and feedback technologies have propelled the interaction between humans and the digital realm, spurring innovative applications across various fields, including virtual reality, augmented reality, disability assistance, and communication.

12 Jul 2025

Online support package empowers parents to improve dental health of young autistic children

A new, free, online support package aims to empower parents of young autistic children to look after their dental health – and reduce levels of tooth decay and surgery.

10 Jul 2025

Breakthrough research uncovers multiple autism subtypes with unique traits

Researchers at Princeton University and the Simons Foundation have identified four clinically and biologically distinct subtypes of autism, marking a transformative step in understanding the condition's genetic underpinnings and potential for personalized care.

10 Jul 2025

Physical fitness associated with better cognition in people with relapsing-remitting MS

Good physical performance is associated with better cognition in people with relapsing-remitting MS, according to a recent study by the University of Eastern Finland. Good functional capacity was also clearly related to cognition and physical performance.

8 Jul 2025

Brain stimulation and coaching help older adults increase physical activity

A study published in The Journals of Gerontology: Series A reports that a novel combination of brain stimulation and personalized coaching significantly increased physical activity in older adults and held steady for months.

8 Jul 2025

Neural stem cell grafts show promise for myelin repair in multiple sclerosis

A study led by Cambridge researchers has shed light on how neural stem cell grafts could help restore myelin in the central nervous system.

7 Jul 2025

Breakthrough dual-drug hydrogel promotes cartilage repair in osteoarthritis

A research team from Northwest University, China, has developed a breakthrough nano-composite hydrogel system to address the dual challenges of inflammation and cartilage damage in osteoarthritis (OA), a leading cause of joint disability worldwide.

3 Jul 2025

Covid-19 impact extends beyond virus with increased deaths from other conditions

Disrupted care during the covid-19 pandemic led to sharp increases in other non-covid causes of illness and death, particularly mental health disorders, malaria in young children, and stroke and heart disease in older adults, finds a study published by The BMJ today.

3 Jul 2025

To keep Medicaid, mom caring for disabled adult son faces prospect of proving she works

Four years before Kimberly Gallagher enrolled in Medicaid herself, the public health insurance program's rules prompted her to make an excruciating choice — to give up guardianship of her son so she could work as his caregiver.

3 Jul 2025

New study maps cellular fingerprints driving childhood arthritis

A new groundbreaking study by researchers from University of Birmingham, UCL, Great Ormond Street Hospital and Birmingham Children's Hospital has revealed important clues into what is driving disease in children with arthritis.

2 Jul 2025

Republican megabill will mean higher health costs for many Americans

President Donald Trump's "One Big Beautiful Bill" cuts federal spending on Medicaid and Affordable Care Act marketplaces by about $1 trillion over a decade, according to the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office, threatening the physical and financial health of tens of millions of Americans.

2 Jul 2025

New brain scan tool predicts aging speed and dementia risk

Any high school reunion is a sharp reminder that some people age more gracefully than others. Some enter their older years still physically spry and mentally sharp. Others start feeling frail or forgetful much earlier in life than expected.

1 Jul 2025

Danish trial reveals how structured exercise and guidance affect life with chronic conditions

A large multicenter trial found that a 12-week personalized exercise therapy and self-management support program produced a small but statistically significant improvement in health-related quality of life for adults with multimorbidity. The intervention was safe, but its clinical relevance remains uncertain, as only self-rated health showed a significant benefit over usual care.

1 Jul 2025

Disability News and Research

New tool measures how quickly muscles age to predict sarcopenia risk

Autistic adults face high rates of mental health hospitalizations and readmissions

Los Angeles weighs a disaster registry. Disability advocates warn against false assurances.

TTUHSC researcher focuses on how brain endothelial cells handle stressors of neuroinflammation

Person-focused approach explains distinct autism genetic subtypes

Study highlights dangers of vascular injuries in young gunshot victims

Adults over 80 benefit from osteoporosis medications

Advancing emotional and navigational interactions through flexible electret tactile feedback actuator

Online support package empowers parents to improve dental health of young autistic children

Breakthrough research uncovers multiple autism subtypes with unique traits

Physical fitness associated with better cognition in people with relapsing-remitting MS

Brain stimulation and coaching help older adults increase physical activity

Neural stem cell grafts show promise for myelin repair in multiple sclerosis

Breakthrough dual-drug hydrogel promotes cartilage repair in osteoarthritis

Covid-19 impact extends beyond virus with increased deaths from other conditions

To keep Medicaid, mom caring for disabled adult son faces prospect of proving she works

New study maps cellular fingerprints driving childhood arthritis

Republican megabill will mean higher health costs for many Americans

New brain scan tool predicts aging speed and dementia risk

Danish trial reveals how structured exercise and guidance affect life with chronic conditions

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