Search results for frailty status

Archaeology Oct 9, 2023

Skeletal remains debunk myth surrounding 1918 flu pandemic

Look back at the chronicle of global pandemics, and the flu pandemic of 1918 stands out as an anomaly for one reason: According to the history books, it struck healthy adults in their prime just as often, if not more so, ...

Plants & Animals Jun 8, 2023

For pet dogs, 'running with the pack' may be the best prevention to promote healthier living

What exactly makes for a fit Fido? And how does a dog's environment factor into their dog years?

Agriculture Feb 14, 2022

Reframing the controversial bushmeat trade: Who determines which foods are appropriate for consumption?

As debates have raged on throughout the COVID-19 pandemic—from lockdowns, to mask mandates, to vaccinations—experts have sought to pinpoint the origins of the virus. Most research has centered on Wuhan, China, where the ...

Molecular & Computational biology Jul 12, 2021

Immune system 'clock' predicts illness and mortality

You're as old as your immune system.

Plants & Animals Nov 29, 2019

Are 'dog years' for real? An explanation of calculating canine age

If your dog has been alive and kicking its paws about for a decade, the widely held belief is that it has aged as much as a human would have done by the grand old age of 70. This conversion factor—each year of a dog's life ...

Software Feb 2, 2018

Algorithm identifies vulnerable people during natural disasters

A new algorithm developed at the University of Waterloo will help first responders and home care providers better help the elderly during natural disasters.