Pet ownership may slow cognitive decline in older adults living alone

by Lori SolomonPet ownership is associated with slower rates of cognitive decline among older adults living alone, according to a study published online Dec. 26 inJAMA Network Open.Yanzhi Li, Ph

Updated on: May 11,2024

Pet ownership may slow cognitive decline in older adults living alone

by Lori SolomonPet ownership is associated with slower rates of cognitive decline among older adults living alone, according to a study published online Dec. 26 inJAMA Network Open.Yanzhi Li, Ph

Updated on:May 11,2024

With modification, CAR T cells can attack senescent cells, leading to slower aging in mice

byCold Spring Harbor LaboratorySenescent cells (blue) accumulate as we age. CAR T cells can be programmed to seek them out and destroy them. The image above shows healthy pancreatic tissue sampl

Updated on: April 23,2024

With modification, CAR T cells can attack senescent cells, leading to slower aging in mice

byCold Spring Harbor LaboratorySenescent cells (blue) accumulate as we age. CAR T cells can be programmed to seek them out and destroy them. The image above shows healthy pancreatic tissue sampl

Updated on:April 23,2024

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

Updated on: March 30,2024

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

Updated on:March 30,2024

Defense against joint degeneration

by Thamarasee Jeewandara , Medical XpressThe role of ITGBL1 in facial cartilage development in X. laevis embryos. A) Alcian blue-stained images of craniofacial cartilages in control and Itgbl1-rescued

Updated on: March 30,2024

Defense against joint degeneration

by Thamarasee Jeewandara , Medical XpressThe role of ITGBL1 in facial cartilage development in X. laevis embryos. A) Alcian blue-stained images of craniofacial cartilages in control and Itgbl1-rescued

Updated on:March 30,2024

New evidence-based guideline for the management of osteoporosis in men

byInternational Osteoporosis FoundationImprovements in BMD with anti-osteoporosis medications. The figure provides a representation of the percentage improvement of total hip bone mineral densit

Updated on: March 27,2024

New evidence-based guideline for the management of osteoporosis in men

byInternational Osteoporosis FoundationImprovements in BMD with anti-osteoporosis medications. The figure provides a representation of the percentage improvement of total hip bone mineral densit

Updated on:March 27,2024

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

Updated on: March 27,2024

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

Updated on:March 27,2024

Our cells are less likely to express longer genes as we age, researchers say

byCell PressCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAging may be less about specific "aging genes" and more about how long a gene is. Many of the changes associated with aging could be occurr

Updated on: March 27,2024

Our cells are less likely to express longer genes as we age, researchers say

byCell PressCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAging may be less about specific "aging genes" and more about how long a gene is. Many of the changes associated with aging could be occurr

Updated on:March 27,2024

A new vaccine that alters senescent cells in a way that pushes the immune system into removing them

by Bob Yirka , Medical XpressFig. 1: GPNMB is a potential candidate of seno-antigen. Credit: DOI: 10.1038/s43587-021-00151-2A team of researchers affiliated with a large number of institutions in Japa

Updated on: March 25,2024

A new vaccine that alters senescent cells in a way that pushes the immune system into removing them

by Bob Yirka , Medical XpressFig. 1: GPNMB is a potential candidate of seno-antigen. Credit: DOI: 10.1038/s43587-021-00151-2A team of researchers affiliated with a large number of institutions in Japa

Updated on:March 25,2024

Genetic condition hemochromatosis linked to higher levels of disease in older people

by University of ExeterCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA large-scale study has found that some people whose genetics are linked to the common iron overload condition hemochromatosis have substan

Updated on: March 20,2024

Genetic condition hemochromatosis linked to higher levels of disease in older people

by University of ExeterCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA large-scale study has found that some people whose genetics are linked to the common iron overload condition hemochromatosis have substan

Updated on:March 20,2024

What really happens to our memory as we age?

by Rachel Tompa,Stanford UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainFor anyone over the age of 30 reading this article, here's some bad news for you: Your brain is already on the decline.The

Updated on: March 19,2024

What really happens to our memory as we age?

by Rachel Tompa,Stanford UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainFor anyone over the age of 30 reading this article, here's some bad news for you: Your brain is already on the decline.The

Updated on:March 19,2024

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

Updated on: March 15,2024

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

Updated on:March 15,2024

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

Updated on: March 15,2024

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

Updated on:March 15,2024