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Fecal transplants reverse hallmarks of aging

Fecal transplants reverse hallmarks of aging

by University of East AngliaCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainIn the search for eternal youth, poo transplants may seem like an unlikely way to reverse the aging process.However, scientists at th

Fecal transplants reverse hallmarks of aging

by University of East AngliaCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainIn the search for eternal youth, poo transplants may seem like an unlikely way to reverse the aging process.However, scientists at th
New theory suggests aging is driven by degenerative metabolic reprogramming over time

New theory suggests aging is driven by degenerative metabolic reprogramming over time

by Frontiers JournalsSchematic illustration of the PAMRP theory of aging. Credit:Engineering(2024). DOI: 10.1016/j.eng.2024.09.010Aging is a complex process that has long puzzled scientist

New theory suggests aging is driven by degenerative metabolic reprogramming over time

by Frontiers JournalsSchematic illustration of the PAMRP theory of aging. Credit:Engineering(2024). DOI: 10.1016/j.eng.2024.09.010Aging is a complex process that has long puzzled scientist
Menopause increases your risk of STIs due to how aging changes your body

Menopause increases your risk of STIs due to how aging changes your body

by Thomas L. Cherpes,The ConversationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainDiagnoses for sexually transmitted infections, or STIs, are increasing in older adults. The Centers for Disease Control and

Menopause increases your risk of STIs due to how aging changes your body

by Thomas L. Cherpes,The ConversationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainDiagnoses for sexually transmitted infections, or STIs, are increasing in older adults. The Centers for Disease Control and
Depression might sometimes be early sign of Alzheimer's disease

Depression might sometimes be early sign of Alzheimer's disease

Depression might sometimes be early sign of Alzheimer's diseaseby Ernie MundellIn some people, new-onset depression may stem from the same buildup of toxic plaques in the brain that have long been

Depression might sometimes be early sign of Alzheimer's disease

Depression might sometimes be early sign of Alzheimer's diseaseby Ernie MundellIn some people, new-onset depression may stem from the same buildup of toxic plaques in the brain that have long been
Accumulation of 'junk proteins' identified as one cause of aging and possible source of ALS

Accumulation of 'junk proteins' identified as one cause of aging and possible source of ALS

byThe Spanish National Cancer Research CentreAccumulation of "junk proteins": normal cells (left) and cells subjected to the effect of the toxic arginine-rich protein (right). In the l

Accumulation of 'junk proteins' identified as one cause of aging and possible source of ALS

byThe Spanish National Cancer Research CentreAccumulation of "junk proteins": normal cells (left) and cells subjected to the effect of the toxic arginine-rich protein (right). In the l
Researchers reveal a master controller of development and aging

Researchers reveal a master controller of development and aging

byUniversity of QueenslandCredit:Cell Metabolism(2024). DOI: 10.1016/j.cmet.2024.06.006University of Queensland researchers have unlocked crucial molecular secrets of aging in cells,

Researchers reveal a master controller of development and aging

byUniversity of QueenslandCredit:Cell Metabolism(2024). DOI: 10.1016/j.cmet.2024.06.006University of Queensland researchers have unlocked crucial molecular secrets of aging in cells,
Long-term healthy dietary patterns linked to healthy aging

Long-term healthy dietary patterns linked to healthy aging

by Elana GotkineHigher long-term adherence to healthy dietary patterns is associated with an increased likelihood of healthy aging, according to a study presented at NUTRITION 2024, the annual meeting

Long-term healthy dietary patterns linked to healthy aging

by Elana GotkineHigher long-term adherence to healthy dietary patterns is associated with an increased likelihood of healthy aging, according to a study presented at NUTRITION 2024, the annual meeting
A tick to blame for the alpha-gal, meat allergy

A tick to blame for the alpha-gal, meat allergy

by Deb Balzer,Mayo ClinicCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainYou may have heard about alpha-gal syndrome also known as the meat allergy illness or tick bite meat allergy. The Centers for Disease Co

A tick to blame for the alpha-gal, meat allergy

by Deb Balzer,Mayo ClinicCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainYou may have heard about alpha-gal syndrome also known as the meat allergy illness or tick bite meat allergy. The Centers for Disease Co
Moderate physical activity can help protect nerve cells and foster healthy aging

Moderate physical activity can help protect nerve cells and foster healthy aging

byUniversity of CopenhagenParameter inference workflow proposed and microbiome data properties. Credit:Aging Cell(2024). DOI: 10.1111/acel.14413We all know that exercise is the answe

Moderate physical activity can help protect nerve cells and foster healthy aging

byUniversity of CopenhagenParameter inference workflow proposed and microbiome data properties. Credit:Aging Cell(2024). DOI: 10.1111/acel.14413We all know that exercise is the answe
Experts disagree on causes and definition of aging

Experts disagree on causes and definition of aging

by PNAS NexusDifferent views on the nature of aging. COVID-19 is shown for comparison. This disease is caused by SARS-COV-2, but its symptoms manifest phenotypically once the disease progresses. Accor

Experts disagree on causes and definition of aging

by PNAS NexusDifferent views on the nature of aging. COVID-19 is shown for comparison. This disease is caused by SARS-COV-2, but its symptoms manifest phenotypically once the disease progresses. Accor
New research reveals crucial insights on loneliness and death ideation among older adults

New research reveals crucial insights on loneliness and death ideation among older adults

byTrinity College DublinResults of binary logistic regressions to estimate the association between social disconnection indicators and WTD, controlling for socio-demographic characteristics (O.R

New research reveals crucial insights on loneliness and death ideation among older adults

byTrinity College DublinResults of binary logistic regressions to estimate the association between social disconnection indicators and WTD, controlling for socio-demographic characteristics (O.R
Language comprehension impacts medical prescriptions for Ontario's long-term care residents

Language comprehension impacts medical prescriptions for Ontario's long-term care residents

by Paul Logothetis,University of OttawaCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainPatients living in linguistically discordant long-term care homes in Ontario are at higher odds of being inappropriately

Language comprehension impacts medical prescriptions for Ontario's long-term care residents

by Paul Logothetis,University of OttawaCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainPatients living in linguistically discordant long-term care homes in Ontario are at higher odds of being inappropriately