# dementia (blogs) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 19 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover dementia. Page: Feed: --- ## [This Factor Predicts Children’s Future Depression Better Than Parental Divorce (M)](https://www.spring.org.uk/2026/08/depression-divorce.php) _2026-08-21 · Dr Jeremy Dean · PsyBlog_ What puts children of divorced parents at higher depression risk decades later? ## [Positive psychotherapy may be similarly effective to traditional cognitive behavioural therapy for panic disorder](https://www.2minutemedicine.com/positive-psychotherapy-may-be-similarly-effective-to-traditional-cognitive-behavioural-therapy-for-panic-disorder/) _2026-08-21 · Paary Balakumar · 2 Minute Medicine_ 1. Positive Psychotherapy (PPT) produced anxiety and well-being outcomes statistically comparable to standard CBT, suggesting it may be a viable alternative for patients who do not respond to or prefer not to pursue traditional exposure-based treatment. 2. Both interventions demonstrated durable, clinically meaningful improvement sustained at three-month follow-up in an online group format… ## [Ozempic does something unexpected to the brain’s hunger neurons](https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/08/260820002436.htm) _2026-08-20 · Neuroscience News -- ScienceDaily_ Ozempic may work in the brain in almost the opposite way scientists expected, activating hunger-linked neurons that appear essential for sustaining fat loss. The surprising discovery in mice could reveal new targets for developing even more effective obesity drugs. ## [AI Can Sound Caring, Thoughtful And Understanding, But It Is Not Conscious (M)](https://www.spring.org.uk/2026/08/ai-not-conscious.php) _2026-08-20 · Dr Jeremy Dean · PsyBlog_ As AI becomes smarter, it is easier to forget the crucial difference between intelligence and awareness. ## [Death Is More Than a Medical Event: Caring for the Whole Person at the End of Life, What a Death Doula Does](https://www.comfortingclosure.com/post/end-of-life-care) _2026-08-20 · Traci Arieli · Comforting Closure_ At a Glance: End-of-life care is more than medical treatment. Hospice and death doulas provide different forms of support that work together to care for the whole person. Planning ahead eases the burden on loved ones, encourages meaningful conversations, and helps people make informed choices about how they want to live and be cared for. • Hospice and death doulas provide complementary care, not… ## [Schizophrenia’s lost brain connections follow a surprising pattern](https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/08/260820002443.htm) _2026-08-20 · Neuroscience News -- ScienceDaily_ Specialized brain scans reveal that schizophrenia is linked to widespread loss of the synapses that connect brain cells, with the left side of the brain hit especially hard. The damage follows a surprisingly organized pattern tied to the brain’s chemistry and wiring. Researchers also identified a left frontal region that may serve as a starting point for the loss. ## [AI-designed “intrabodies” could unlock new treatments for Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s and MND](https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/08/260819041242.htm) _2026-08-20 · Neuroscience News -- ScienceDaily_ Researchers have developed a new way to turn ordinary antibodies into tiny disease-fighting molecules that can work inside human cells, potentially opening new paths for treating Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, Huntington’s disease, and motor neurone disease. ## [Researchers reveal deeper workings of brain’s information hub](https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/08/260819041224.htm) _2026-08-20 · Neuroscience News -- ScienceDaily_ The brain has a remarkably flexible system for handling uncertainty and changing situations. Researchers found that the frontoparietal cortex constantly shifts how it communicates with other brain regions depending on what information is needed to make a decision. Rather than simply becoming more active when things get difficult, this network appears to reorganize itself in real time. ## [Brain-predicted age difference may reliably predict dementia progression](https://www.2minutemedicine.com/brain-predicted-age-difference-may-reliably-predict-dementia-progression/) _2026-08-19 · Paary Balakumar · Neurology | 2 Minute Medicine_ 1. Brain-predicted age difference (brain-PAD) is a robust, reproducible predictor of dementia progression across two independent estimation methods, and it is most clinically useful in subjective cognitive decline, where it can help identify low-risk patients and reassure the “worried well,” rather than in mild cognitive impairment, where visual rating scales already capture most prognostically… ## [How Writing About A Relationship Breakup Helps People Look To The Future (M)](https://www.spring.org.uk/2026/08/writing-breakup.php) _2026-08-19 · Dr Jeremy Dean · PsyBlog_ Being unable to 'tell the story' of a breakup may be a bad sign. ## [Trade Smarter With IBKR (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/gFxI7HyMWXNj) _2026-08-19 · **Sponsored**_ Join Interactive Brokers through a referral and start investing with low-cost global access. ## [Over 13,000 new nurses by 2030, says Dr Dzulkefly](https://www.healthcareasia.org/2026/over-13000-new-nurses-by-2030-says-dr-dzulkefly/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=over-13000-new-nurses-by-2030-says-dr-dzulkefly) _2026-08-19 · admin · Healthcare Asia Daily News – Asia's Leading News and Information Source on Healthcare and Medical Industry, Medical Technology, Healthcare Business and R&D, Healthcare Events. Online since 2010_ The Health Ministry (MOH) is set to expand nurse training capacity, widen career development opportunities and streamline recruitment as part of a major reform of the country’s healthcare workforce. Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad said the reforms were \[…\] ## [Thailand rolls out local botulism treatment at lower cost](https://www.healthcareasia.org/2026/thailand-rolls-out-local-botulism-treatment-at-lower-cost/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=thailand-rolls-out-local-botulism-treatment-at-lower-cost) _2026-08-19 · admin · Healthcare Asia Daily News – Asia's Leading News and Information Source on Healthcare and Medical Industry, Medical Technology, Healthcare Business and R&D, Healthcare Events. Online since 2010_ Thai researchers have developed and registered a domestically produced botulinum antitoxin, cutting treatment costs while strengthening the country’s pharmaceutical security and emergency preparedness. On 28 July, Deputy Government Spokesperson Ploytalay Laksameesangchan announced that the Thai Food and Drug Administration had \[…\] ## [KAIST develops chip to predict brain tumor treatment response](https://www.healthcareasia.org/2026/kaist-develops-chip-to-predict-brain-tumor-treatment-response/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=kaist-develops-chip-to-predict-brain-tumor-treatment-response) _2026-08-19 · admin · Healthcare Asia Daily News – Asia's Leading News and Information Source on Healthcare and Medical Industry, Medical Technology, Healthcare Business and R&D, Healthcare Events. Online since 2010_ A Korean research team has developed a patient-specific chip that recreates glioblastoma tumor cells and their surrounding blood vessel environment, potentially allowing treatment responses to be predicted more accurately for individual patients. South Korea’s national research university, KAIST, announced on \[…\] ## [Diffusion-weighted imaging may aid in prognostication for intracerebral hemorrhage](https://www.2minutemedicine.com/diffusion-weighted-imaging-may-aid-in-prognostication-for-intracerebral-hemorrhage/) _2026-08-18 · Paary Balakumar · Neurology | 2 Minute Medicine_ 1. Diffusion-weighted imaging (DWI)-positive lesions are common after intracerebral hemorrhage (ICH) and serve as an independent biomarker of cerebral small vessel disease (cSVD) severity and worse 6-month functional outcome, supporting their potential use in prognostication and clinical trial patient selection. 2. The anatomical distribution of DWI-positive lesions may help distinguish cerebral… ## [The Parenting Phone Habit Linked To Teen Mental Health Problems (M)](https://www.spring.org.uk/2026/08/phone-parenting.php) _2026-08-18 · Dr Jeremy Dean · PsyBlog_ Children’s phone use is widely debated -- but what about their caregivers? ## [Mysterious waves sweeping across your brain may help turn sensory chaos into what you see](https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/08/260816044827.htm) _2026-08-18 · Neuroscience News -- ScienceDaily_ Traveling electrical waves sweeping across the brain may help determine what we notice, predict what comes next, and construct our internal picture of the world. Researchers now argue that these waves aren't just background activity—they could be a core computational engine behind perception and memory. ## [Magnetic compasses help pigeons navigate in the dark](https://pennneuroknow.com/2026/08/18/magnetic-compasses-help-pigeons-navigate-in-the-dark/) _2026-08-18 · pennneuroknow · PennNeuroKnow_ Finding your way home in the dark can be challenging, but pigeons have developed surprising navigational strategies to sense magnetic fields to make it home safe. ## [The DIY Longevity Mindset](https://thelongevityvault.substack.com/p/be-the-architect-of-your-vitality) _2026-08-18 · Kat Fu, M.S., M.S. · The Longevity Vault_ You're the best judge - Have you ever noticed that you are often the first person to spot subtle changes in your well-being? Before a doctor's appointment or an annual lab snapshot reveals a trend, you may feel the change first. Your energy changes. Your sleep patterns shift. A meal sits differently in your stomach, or daily stress lands heavier than it used to. It's time to step up - While modern… ## [SASR: Michael Lowenthal & Place Envy: Essays in Search of Orientation](https://jodishdoff.substack.com/p/sasr-michael-lowenthal-and-place) _2026-08-18 · Jodi Sh. Doff · Only The Jodi: Life as a Sober, Aging, Dementia Caregiver_ I couldn't have had more fun than I did interviewing Michael Lowenthal about Place Envy, a sharp, funny collection of essays about searching for—and sometimes finding—who we are. Guest appearances: Tiddlywinks. Vanna White. Carol Merrill. ## [A therapy that “rewrites” childhood memories can ease fear of failure](https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/08/260815064833.htm) _2026-08-18 · Neuroscience News -- ScienceDaily_ Childhood criticism can leave people carrying a fear of failure long into adulthood, but new research suggests those emotional patterns may be surprisingly flexible. Young adults who revisited painful memories through imagery-based therapy showed lasting reductions in fear, guilt, sadness, and stress. ## [Meet Claude, the AI assistant (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/7EAk2xU1z1I0) _2026-08-18 · **Sponsored**_ Conversational AI to answer questions, brainstorm ideas, and help with tasks. ## [A neurostimulation intervention may improve pain in patients with chronic low back pain](https://www.2minutemedicine.com/a-neurostimulation-intervention-may-improve-pain-in-patients-with-chronic-low-back-pain/) _2026-08-17 · Paary Balakumar · Neurology | 2 Minute Medicine_ 1. Restorative neurostimulation produces durable, clinically meaningful improvements in pain, disability, and quality of life at 5 years in real-world chronic mechanical low back pain patients. Evidence Rating Level: 3 (Average) This 5-year follow-up study evaluated restorative neurostimulation (ReActiv8) for chronic mechanical low back pain (CLBP) attributed to multifidus dysfunction. Restorative… ## [Do Depressed People See Reality More Clearly? (M)](https://www.spring.org.uk/2026/08/depressive-real.php) _2026-08-17 · Dr Jeremy Dean · PsyBlog_ Could feeling low make some judgments more objective? A large review offers an intriguing answer. ## [The Story of a Fight for Citizenship: A Q & A with author Rick Ramseyer](https://www.press.purdue.edu/blog/2026/08/17/the-story-of-a-fight-for-citizenship-a-q-a-with-author-rick-ramseyer/) _2026-08-17 · jboys · Purdue University Press_ Purdue University Press spoke with author Rick Ramseyer about his new book Girl Without a Country: The Untold Story of a Landmark Fight for U.S. Citizenship. Could you give a... READ MORE The post The Story of a Fight for Citizenship: A Q & A with author Rick Ramseyer appeared first on Purdue University Press . ## [Three key strategies to handle critical nurse shortage in hospitals](https://www.healthcareasia.org/2026/three-key-strategies-to-handle-critical-nurse-shortage-in-hospitals/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=three-key-strategies-to-handle-critical-nurse-shortage-in-hospitals) _2026-08-17 · admin · Healthcare Asia Daily News – Asia's Leading News and Information Source on Healthcare and Medical Industry, Medical Technology, Healthcare Business and R&D, Healthcare Events. Online since 2010_ The health ministry is strengthening three key strategies to address the critical shortage of nurses. Health minister Dzulkefly Ahmad said they involved increasing the number of nursing graduates, expanding career pathways and implementing direct recruitment, as well as greater autonomy \[…\] ## [2 Minute Medicine Rewind August 17, 2026](https://www.2minutemedicine.com/2-minute-medicine-rewind-august-17-2026/) _2026-08-17 · Paary Balakumar · 2 Minute Medicine_ The impact of short-term reduction in hepatic triglycerides on vascular health in adults with or at risk of metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease 1. Short-term dietary weight loss targeting hepatic fat reduction was associated with measurable improvements in arterial stiffness, endothelial function, and cardiovascular risk scores in MASLD patients. 2. These vascular improvements… ## [Scientists tracked kids for 8 years — the screen time result was unexpected](https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/08/260815064803.htm) _2026-08-17 · Neuroscience News -- ScienceDaily_ An eight-year Finnish study found that children who spent more time on screens tended to show better cognitive processing as teenagers, challenging common assumptions about screen use. Researchers say the key may be balancing physical activity with screen activities that encourage learning, creativity, and active thinking. ## [A little-known protein may be fueling Alzheimer’s — and scientists found a way to block it](https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/08/260814235856.htm) _2026-08-17 · Neuroscience News -- ScienceDaily_ An experimental Alzheimer’s compound prevented damaging protein clumps from forming in the brains of mice, helping nerve cells survive longer and reducing amyloid buildup. The treatment also appeared to improve heart health and slow some signs of aging, raising hopes for an entirely new way to combat dementia. ## [What to Eat to Lower Your Dementia Risk](https://jakegoodmanmd.substack.com/p/what-to-eat-to-lower-your-dementia) _2026-08-16 · Jake Goodman, MD, MBA · The Brain Health Movement_ Week 3 of the Brain Health Challenge + Exclusive Video ## [Lark vs Owl: 10 Ways Sleep Timing Shapes Your Mind And Body (P)](https://www.spring.org.uk/2026/08/10-lark-vs-owl.php) _2026-08-16 · Dr Jeremy Dean · PsyBlog_ Night owls and early birds differ in surprising ways, with research revealing links to personality, wellbeing, habits and the brain. ## [Two Hours of Sleep Restored in Alzheimer’s Brains in Research Breakthrough](https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/two-hours-of-sleep-restored-in-alzheimers-brains-in-research-breakthrough/) _2026-08-16 · Good News Network · Health Archives - Good News Network_ \[By Christian Honce | UK College of Medicine\] Picture this: You find a small fire isolated in your kitchen. If you had the right tool, you might be able to put it out. But before you can, the sprinklers turn on and soak your entire house. An automatic response to an issue has now damaged \[…\] The post Two Hours of Sleep Restored in Alzheimer’s Brains in Research Breakthrough appeared first on Good… ## [Realtime AI Arbitrage Terminal (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/U73dMcMwjWX5) _2026-08-16 · **Sponsored**_ Realtime auto-trading across exchanges with scored setups, backtesting, and risk controls. ## [A little movement in midlife could pay off for your brain years later](https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/08/260814235839.htm) _2026-08-16 · Neuroscience News -- ScienceDaily_ Exercise and healthy blood sugar levels in midlife may help slow cognitive decline decades later. Physical activity appeared especially beneficial for Mexican American adults, suggesting that some brain-protective factors may differ across populations. ## [6 Common Sugar Substitutes Linked To Faster Brain Aging (M)](https://www.spring.org.uk/2026/08/6-sugar-substitutes.php) _2026-08-15 · Mina Dean · PsyBlog_ Some “healthy” sugar substitutes are linked to memory loss and 1.6 additional years of brain aging. ## [Bahaya Gigitan Anjing Liar – Dr Mohd Shaiful Ehsan Shalihin](https://www.mmgazette.com/bahaya-gigitan-anjing-liar-dr-mohd-shaiful-ehsan-shalihin/) _2026-08-15 · Hidayah · The Malaysian Medical Gazette_ Pengenalan Gigitan anjing liar bukan sekadar kecederaan fizikal biasa. Ia membawa risiko jangkitan rabies, yang juga dikenali sebagai penyakit anjing gila. Penyakit ini merupakan jangkitan virus yang menyerang sistem saraf dan hampir 100% boleh membawa maut sebaik sahaja simptom klinikal… Read more → The post Bahaya Gigitan Anjing Liar – Dr Mohd Shaiful Ehsan Shalihin first appeared on The… ## [Melatonin use is associated with lower proportions of rapid eye movement sleep in children](https://www.2minutemedicine.com/melatonin-use-is-associated-with-lower-proportions-of-rapid-eye-movement-sleep-in-children/) _2026-08-14 · Alex Xiang · 2 Minute Medicine_ 1. In an observational study of pediatric patients, melatonin use may be associated with a decreased percentage of rapid eye movement (REM) sleep compared to melatonin nonusers. Evidence Rating Level: 2 (Good) Melatonin has been used by up to 19% of pediatric patients in the past 30 days. It is available without a prescription, and \[…\] The post Melatonin use is associated with lower proportions of… ## [New Radiation-Free Lung Scan Can Spot Disease Sooner in Children – And it’s Much Safer](https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/new-radiation-free-lung-scan-could-help-doctors-spot-disease-in-children-earlier/) _2026-08-14 · Daniel Samadani · Health Archives - Good News Network_ For caregivers of children living with chronic or rare lung diseases, monitoring their condition presents an uncomfortable tradeoff: Repeated scans can be valuable, but they can also expose patients to radiation. Now, a rapidly advancing form of MRI is offering another possibility: detailed images of children’s lungs that can reveal not only their structure, but \[…\] The post New Radiation-Free… ## [This Powerful Lifestyle Pattern Could Cancel Out Dementia Risk (M)](https://www.spring.org.uk/2026/08/beat-dementia-genes.php) _2026-08-14 · Dr Jeremy Dean · PsyBlog_ Even people with a high genetic risk of dementia saw benefits from these activities. ## [Immune cells flood into the aging brain, Stanford scientists discover](https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/08/260814011033.htm) _2026-08-14 · Neuroscience News -- ScienceDaily_ Scientists have discovered that the aging human brain may be far less isolated from the rest of the body than once believed. Stanford researchers found that large numbers of immune cells from the blood begin entering the brain as early as middle age, where they can transform into microglia, the brain’s specialized immune cells. The finding overturns a long-standing assumption that these cells… ## [Pasir Gudang Hospital fully operational December 2026 – Dzulkefly](https://www.healthcareasia.org/2026/pasir-gudang-hospital-fully-operational-december-2026-dzulkefly/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=pasir-gudang-hospital-fully-operational-december-2026-dzulkefly) _2026-08-14 · admin · Healthcare Asia Daily News – Asia's Leading News and Information Source on Healthcare and Medical Industry, Medical Technology, Healthcare Business and R&D, Healthcare Events. Online since 2010_ The current staffing level at the Pasir Gudang Hospital (HPG) stands at 48 per cent, involving 1,075 personnel since it began operations in August last year, says Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad. He said staffing would be increased in \[…\] ## [Private hospitals report rise in dengue fever admissions](https://www.healthcareasia.org/2026/private-hospitals-report-rise-in-dengue-fever-admissions/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=private-hospitals-report-rise-in-dengue-fever-admissions) _2026-08-14 · admin · Healthcare Asia Daily News – Asia's Leading News and Information Source on Healthcare and Medical Industry, Medical Technology, Healthcare Business and R&D, Healthcare Events. Online since 2010_ Private hospitals are seeing an increase in dengue admissions this year, mirroring trends at public hospitals, according to the Association of Private Hospitals Malaysia (APHM). APHM president Datuk Dr Kuljit Singh said private hospitals continued to have sufficient capacity to \[…\] ## [A stress hormone may help the brain repair itself](https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/08/260814011044.htm) _2026-08-14 · Neuroscience News -- ScienceDaily_ A surprising stress-related signal may help the brain repair itself after injury. Researchers found that myelin-producing precursor cells rapidly release the stress hormone CRH near damaged brain tissue, helping control how those cells mature and rebuild protective nerve insulation. The same system also influences brain development and the thickness of myelin later in life. The findings could… ## [Women taking estrogen had fewer signs of Alzheimer’s in their brains](https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/08/260814011028.htm) _2026-08-14 · Neuroscience News -- ScienceDaily_ Women who used estrogen-only hormone therapy later in life were less likely to develop dementia and showed fewer signs of Alzheimer’s disease in their brains, according to a large study of more than 21,000 participants. Hormone therapy use was linked to 39% lower odds of a dementia diagnosis and 35% lower odds of Alzheimer’s-related brain changes at autopsy, including amyloid plaques and tau… ## [Tumour microenvironment factors may influence cancer progression and response to tamoxifen (Nolvadex) in patients with estrogen receptor-positive and human epidermal growth factor receptor 2 breast cancer](https://www.2minutemedicine.com/tumour-microenvironment-factors-may-influence-cancer-progression-and-response-to-tamoxifen-nolvadex-in-patients-with-estrogen-receptor-positive-and-human-epidermal-growth-factor-receptor-2-breast-ca/) _2026-08-13 · Alex Xiang · 2 Minute Medicine_ 1. In patients with estrogen receptor (ER)+ and human epidermal growth factor receptor 2 (HER2)- breast cancer, certain tumour microenvironments (TMEs) were associated with improved breast cancer progression and treatment response to tamoxifen (Nolvadex). Evidence Rating Level: 1 (Excellent) The TME of tumour, immune, and stromal cells varies depending on breast cancer estrogen receptor status.… ## [What Wearing A Cooling Cap For 30 Minutes Does To Mood And Brain Activity (M)](https://www.spring.org.uk/2026/08/cooling-cap.php) _2026-08-13 · Dr Jeremy Dean · PsyBlog_ The physical sensation alone appeared to influence emotional state and brain patterns. ## [A Letter from the Editor](https://agingalmanac.substack.com/p/a-letter-from-the-editor) _2026-08-13 · Saskia Siderow MPH · The Aging Almanac_ Upcoming stories and lessons learned. ## [Who Will Care for Your Pet If You Can’t? The Importance of a Pet Emergency Plan.](https://www.comfortingclosure.com/post/pet-emergency-plan) _2026-08-13 · Traci Arieli · Comforting Closure_ Sherbert follows both Oren and me from room to room. He waits outside the bathroom door. He knows the sound of our car pulling into the driveway before anyone else. He has his own spot on the bed (usually on top of my husband, Oren, who is allergic to cats) and his own routine that demands our attention throughout the day. Point Arena Lighthouse - The most pet-friendly place we've stayed. Okay -… ## [Charting a Course to Improve Care Across America](https://solvingalzheimers.substack.com/p/charting-a-course-to-improve-care-across-america) _2026-08-13 · Solving Alzheimer's_ As Florida's Secretary of Elder Affairs and Chair of the Federal Advisory Council on Alzheimer’s, I helped finalize the new recommendations for our national strategy — now the hard work begins. ## [A surprising brain discovery could help explain why we overeat fatty foods](https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/08/260813045531.htm) _2026-08-13 · Neuroscience News -- ScienceDaily_ A protein inside appetite-controlling brain cells may play an important role in preventing overeating and obesity, particularly when high-fat foods are readily available. Unexpected differences between males and females could also help explain why obesity risk—and responses to weight-loss drugs—can vary. ## [Human brain cells are far more powerful than scientists thought](https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/08/260812015216.htm) _2026-08-13 · Neuroscience News -- ScienceDaily_ A single human brain cell may be far more powerful than scientists once realized. Researchers found that cortical neurons can perform remarkably complex computations, giving them capabilities more like tiny biological computers than simple on-off switches. This could help explain why the human brain supports abilities such as language, imagination, and mathematics. ## [Climate risks rise for Malaysian youth; school disruptions mount in Southeast Asia](https://www.healthcareasia.org/2026/climate-risks-rise-for-malaysian-youth-school-disruptions-mount-in-southeast-asia/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=climate-risks-rise-for-malaysian-youth-school-disruptions-mount-in-southeast-asia) _2026-08-13 · admin · Healthcare Asia Daily News – Asia's Leading News and Information Source on Healthcare and Medical Industry, Medical Technology, Healthcare Business and R&D, Healthcare Events. Online since 2010_ More than eight in 10 young people in Malaysia experienced at least one climate-related disaster in the past year, while nearly all are worried about climate change, according to a new UNICEF survey. Climate disasters affect daily life The findings \[…\] ## [Laos, Thailand firm up joint response to cross-border disease threats](https://www.healthcareasia.org/2026/laos-thailand-firm-up-joint-response-to-cross-border-disease-threats/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=laos-thailand-firm-up-joint-response-to-cross-border-disease-threats) _2026-08-13 · admin · Healthcare Asia Daily News – Asia's Leading News and Information Source on Healthcare and Medical Industry, Medical Technology, Healthcare Business and R&D, Healthcare Events. Online since 2010_ Growing cross-border travel and trade between Laos and Thailand are prompting closer cooperation on public health emergencies, with authorities from both countries conducting a joint response exercise held this week, Tuesday to Wednesday. The drill focused on testing systems for \[…\]