Tag: elderly-health

Infographic showing vitamin B12 functions and age-related absorption changes
Clinical UpdatesPractice

Vitamin B12 Requirements Increase with Age: New Guidelines for Older Adults

New research highlights the critical importance of vitamin B12 for older adults, who may require higher amounts due to decreased…

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GMJ Practice Desk
Chart showing decline in infectious disease burden across age groups in China from 2000 to 2023
New StudiesResearch Digest

China’s Infectious Disease Burden Drops by Half Since 2000, But Age-Related Challenges Emerge

China achieved a 50% reduction in infectious disease burden from 2000-2023, but progress was uneven with elderly populations now bearing…

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GMJ Research Desk
Infographic showing heat-related emergency visits by age group in the United States
New Studies

How extreme heat stresses the human body: what the science shows

Extreme heat triggers cascading physiological stress that can be fatal, with elderly adults and those with chronic conditions facing 6.5…

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