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Longevity scores show signs of resilience to certain diseases

Longevity scores show signs of resilience to certain diseases

by Becky Ham,Translational Genomics Research InstituteCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainUsing data from four studies that connect genetic variants to lifespan, scientists have developed 11 differ

Longevity scores show signs of resilience to certain diseases

by Becky Ham,Translational Genomics Research InstituteCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainUsing data from four studies that connect genetic variants to lifespan, scientists have developed 11 differ
Researchers Develop Wearable Ultrasound Patch for Continuous Blood Pressure Monitoring

Researchers Develop Wearable Ultrasound Patch for Continuous Blood Pressure Monitoring

A team at the University of California San Diego has created an advanced wearable ultrasound patch designed for continuous, non-invasive blood pressure monitoring.

Researchers Develop Wearable Ultrasound Patch for Continuous Blood Pressure Monitoring

A team at the University of California San Diego has created an advanced wearable ultrasound patch designed for continuous, non-invasive blood pressure monitoring.
Living with an 'Eraser' in the Brain: The Reality of Alzheimer's Disease

Living with an 'Eraser' in the Brain: The Reality of Alzheimer's Disease

September 21, 2024, marks the 31st "World Alzheimer's Day." On this occasion, we call on everyone to gain a deeper understanding of the prevention, care, and treatment of this disease,as we tackle the challenges of prevention, care, and treatment together

Living with an 'Eraser' in the Brain: The Reality of Alzheimer's Disease

September 21, 2024, marks the 31st "World Alzheimer's Day." On this occasion, we call on everyone to gain a deeper understanding of the prevention, care, and treatment of this disease,as we tackle the challenges of prevention, care, and treatment together
Music may bring health benefits for older adults, poll suggests

Music may bring health benefits for older adults, poll suggests

by University of MichiganKey findings from a poll of older adults, about the health-related benefits they get from listening to or making music. Credit: Emily Smith, University of MichiganWhether

Music may bring health benefits for older adults, poll suggests

by University of MichiganKey findings from a poll of older adults, about the health-related benefits they get from listening to or making music. Credit: Emily Smith, University of MichiganWhether
Scientists identify interleukin-11 as key driver of aging

Scientists identify interleukin-11 as key driver of aging

byDuke-NUS Medical SchoolAsst Prof Anissa Widjaja viewing experimental data as part of her study on IL11. Credit: Duke-NUS Medical School, Norfaezah Binte AbdullahAn aging population will bring

Scientists identify interleukin-11 as key driver of aging

byDuke-NUS Medical SchoolAsst Prof Anissa Widjaja viewing experimental data as part of her study on IL11. Credit: Duke-NUS Medical School, Norfaezah Binte AbdullahAn aging population will bring
The curious link between animal hibernation and aging, and what humans could learn from it

The curious link between animal hibernation and aging, and what humans could learn from it

by Peter Stenvinkel,The ConversationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainWhen the cold and dark winter is setting in, some of us envy animals that can hibernate. This long, deep rest is an example

The curious link between animal hibernation and aging, and what humans could learn from it

by Peter Stenvinkel,The ConversationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainWhen the cold and dark winter is setting in, some of us envy animals that can hibernate. This long, deep rest is an example
China Alzheimer's Disease Report: Higher Incidence and Mortality Rates in Women

China Alzheimer's Disease Report: Higher Incidence and Mortality Rates in Women

The "China Alzheimer’s Disease Report 2024 was recently released at a conference held at Renji Hospital, affiliated with Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Me

China Alzheimer's Disease Report: Higher Incidence and Mortality Rates in Women

The "China Alzheimer’s Disease Report 2024 was recently released at a conference held at Renji Hospital, affiliated with Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Me