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A microbiologist explains why we age and die

NPR Health

OCTOBER 29, 2024

Why We Die, author Venki Ramakrishnan looks at modern biological research to understand why our bodies age — and eventually die. Barber asks: Why do we age and why do we die? It's a peculiar situation because we're a collection of cells and when we're alive, millions of our cells are dying. Nobody on record has lived past 122 years.

Travel could be the best defense against aging

Science Daily: Pharmacology News

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

Forget about retinol night creams, researchers believe travel could be the best way to defy premature aging. An interdisciplinary study has applied the theory of entropy to tourism, finding that travel could have positive health benefits, including slowing down the signs of aging.

CDC recommends lower age for people to get vaccine against pneumonia

The Hill

OCTOBER 24, 2024

All adults aged 50 and older should receive a vaccine against bacteria that can cause pneumonia and meningitis, federal health officials said. Lowering the age for the shot gives more adults the opportunity to protect themselves from pneumococcal disease at the age when risk of infection substantially increases, the agency said.

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Scientists identify how dietary restriction slows brain aging and increases lifespan

Science Daily: Pharmacology News

JANUARY 11, 2024

Restricting calories is known to improve health and increase lifespan, but much of how it does so remains a mystery, especially in regard to how it protects the brain.

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Vitamin D during pregnancy boosts children's bone health even at age seven

Science Daily - Public Health

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

Children whose mothers took extra vitamin D during pregnancy continue to have stronger bones at age seven, according to research.

Scientists decode ovarian aging with groundbreaking molecular atlas

News Medical Health Sciences

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

Researchers unveil a comprehensive multi-omics atlas of ovarian aging, highlighting coordinated gene expression changes, mTOR signaling, and cellular communication as key to understanding fertility decline.

Researchers identify genes linked to muscle aging and sarcopenia

News Medical Health Sciences

OCTOBER 26, 2024

Scientists have identified previously unreported genes which appear to play a key role in the muscle ageing process.

A new way to measure aging and disease risk with the protein aggregation clock

Science Daily: Pharmacology News

JUNE 17, 2024

Could measuring protein clumps in our cells be a new way to find out our risk of getting age-related diseases? Researchers propose the concept of a 'protein aggregation clock' to measure aging and health.

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Study links stable sleep patterns to successful aging

News Medical Health Sciences

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

Stable sleep patterns boost successful aging, while inconsistent or short sleep reduces healthy aging outcomes among older Chinese adults, a new study finds.

Education, wealth, and job type shape aging brains and cognitive health

News Medical Health Sciences

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

Socioeconomic factors, including wealth, education, and occupation, significantly impact cognitive health, influencing transitions to dementia or cognitive impairment and the chance of recovery.

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Natural polyphenol boosts mitochondrial function and muscle performance during aging

News Medical Health Sciences

DECEMBER 2, 2024

Oleuropein enhances mitochondrial calcium uptake, reversing age-related declines in muscle function and energy metabolism, with promising clinical potential.

MethylGPT unlocks DNA secrets for age and disease prediction

News Medical Health Sciences

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

Researchers developed MethylGPT, a powerful transformer-based model that identifies DNA methylation patterns, enabling advanced age and disease prediction with clinical potential.

Think young, stay sharp? Positive aging outlook tied to improved cognitive self-perception

News Medical Health Sciences

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

The study shows that positive aging expectations correlate with improved cognitive health and reduced subjective decline, emphasizing the role of mindset.

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Aging reduces cancer risk by limiting cell regeneration

News Medical Health Sciences

DECEMBER 4, 2024

When it comes to cancer, aging is a double-edged sword, researchers are increasingly learning.

Study finds regular physical activity slows biological aging in type 2 diabetes patients

News Medical Health Sciences

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

Regular physical activity is crucial for slowing biological aging in type 2 diabetes, with specific thresholds identified for optimal health benefits.

Natural nutrients nicotinamide and pyridoxine reverse muscle aging

News Medical Health Sciences

DECEMBER 18, 2024

Researchers identified nicotinamide (NAM) and pyridoxine (PN) as safe, synergistic nutrients that restore muscle stem cell function, reversing age-related muscle degeneration in mice and humans.

Aging of lung stem cells drives iron deficiency and reduces capacity for tumor formation

News Medical Health Sciences

DECEMBER 5, 2024

Aging induces iron deficiency, reducing stem cell function and tumor growth while enhancing ferroptosis resistance, revealing new cancer prevention strategies.

Ketone metabolism redefines protein quality control in aging brains

News Medical Health Sciences

DECEMBER 2, 2024

Ketone bodies, produced by the body to provide fuel during fasting, have roles in regulating cellular processes and aging mechanisms beyond energy production. Research at the Buck Institute shows that ketone bodies can best be understood as powerful signaling metabolites affecting brain function in aging and Alzheimer's disease.

Revolutionary AI predicts aging and disease from DNA patterns

News Medical Health Sciences

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

Researchers developed CpGPT, a novel foundation model for DNA methylation analysis that captures sequence, positional, and epigenetic context to predict aging and disease risks. This model offers breakthroughs in imputing missing data and improving mortality and morbidity predictions.

School of Public Health research hub will focus on health and aging trends among rural Americans

University of Minnesota School of Public Health

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

A research network housed at the University of Minnesota School of Public Health (SPH) will continue its focus on the unique health challenges faced by rural populations, particularly those related… Continue reading →

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Kyushu University team develops antibody to fight age-related muscle atrophy

News Medical Health Sciences

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

We all age. And while humanity's life expectancy has increased dramatically in the modern era, we still struggle with the inevitable health issues our bodies face as we get up in the years.

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Online gambling rise poses significant public health threat: Commission

The Hill

OCTOBER 25, 2024

The worldwide rise of online gambling poses a significant public health threat, according to a report released Thursday. The report, which was published in the Lancet Public Health journal, found that almost 16 percent of adults and more than 26 percent of adolescents who use slot machine games and online casinos have a gambling disorder.

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Study finds slowing of age-related declines in older adults

Science Daily - Public Health

DECEMBER 19, 2024

A new study reveals significant improvements in the health of older adults when compared to previous generations.

Daily pistachio consumption linked to improved eye health

News Medical Health Sciences

OCTOBER 24, 2024

A new study from researchers at the Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy at Tufts University has found that consuming pistachios daily may significantly improve eye health by increasing macular pigment optical density (MPOD), due to the plant pigment lutein, a key factor in protecting the eyes from blue (visible) light and age-related damage. (..)

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HEPA air purifiers fall short in cutting respiratory infections in aged-care facilities

News Medical Health Sciences

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

Research on HEPA-14 air purifiers in aged care reveals no significant impact on respiratory infections, though initial phase results suggest potential benefits.

Balance on one leg may be the best indicator of neuromuscular aging, new study suggests

News Medical Health Sciences

OCTOBER 29, 2024

Aging significantly affects unipedal balance and strength, highlighting the need for targeted interventions to address neuromuscular decline in older adults.

Research links ultra-processed foods to accelerated biological aging

News Medical Health Sciences

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

Neuromed in Pozzilli, in collaboration with the LUM University of Casamassima, shows that high consumption of ultra-processed foods is associated with the acceleration of biological aging, regardless of the nutritional quality of the diet.

Methylene Blue Is Beneficial for Slowing Skeletal Aging and Treating Brain Disorders

Mercola

OCTOBER 20, 2024

2 In fact, it’s on the World Health Organization’s (WHO) "Model List of Essential Medicines." Adding to its long list of benefits, emerging research suggests it also benefits your brain and skeletal health. This multifaceted approach is a more effective strategy for mitigating age-related decreases in skeletal health.

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More young people are surviving cancer. Then they face a life altered by it

NPR Health

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

Lourdes Monje is navigating these waters at age 29. More people are getting cancer in their 20s, 30s, and 40s, and surviving, thanks to rapid advancement in care. Many will have decades of life ahead of them, which means they face greater and more complex challenges in survivorship. Image credit: Caroline Gutman for NPR)

Spatial aging clocks reveal how T cells and neural stem cells shape brain aging

News Medical Health Sciences

DECEMBER 22, 2024

Researchers developed spatial aging clocks to map brain cell aging, revealing how T cells accelerate aging and NSCs rejuvenate neighboring cells, offering new insights into brain health and interventions.

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Clues from the Mary Rose: Bone chemistry reveals age and handedness of Tudor sailors

News Medical Health Sciences

NOVEMBER 3, 2024

Researchers used Raman spectroscopy to study bone chemistry in sailors from the Mary Rose, revealing aging patterns and potential handedness impacts on clavicles.

Long sitting hours could accelerate aging in young adults

News Medical Health Sciences

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

Between long commutes, Zoom-packed workdays and evenings of streaming and scrolling, millennials now spend more than 60 hours per week sitting, potentially boosting their heart disease risk and accelerating other signs of aging, according to new CU Boulder and University of California Riverside research.

Study links cannabis use to genotoxicity and transgenerational health impacts

News Medical Health Sciences

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

Cannabis exposure leads to genetic damage and accelerated aging, raising concerns about its transgenerational health effects and public health implications.

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Mission Health permanently shutters Asheville Specialty Hospital

NC Health News

NOVEMBER 30, 2024

Jones Asheville Watchdog Mission Health has permanently closed Asheville Specialty Hospital, the only long-term acute care hospital in western North Carolina, less than two months after suspending its services following Tropical Storm Helene. “We Joseph’s campus,” Mission Health spokesperson Nancy Lindell said Nov. By Andrew R.

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Mental Health Crisis in Miscarriage–an Unrepresented Patient Population

The Health Care Blog

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

This means twenty percent of the population experiencing pregnancy in the US have an increased risk of complications and death related to abnormalities in their mental health state. Unlike preventative care, insurance requires specialty co-pays for mental health coverage, further limiting services for patients on a tight budget.

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Electronic frailty index validated for predicting health complications in seniors

News Medical Health Sciences

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

A new research paper was published in Aging (listed by MEDLINE/PubMed as "Aging (Albany NY)" and "Aging-US" by Web of Science), on October 24, 2024, Volume 16, Issue 20, titled, "Development and validation of an electronic frailty index in a national health maintenance organization."

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Men face sharper brain aging from obesity and heart risks

News Medical Health Sciences

DECEMBER 1, 2024

Obesity and cardiovascular risk factors accelerate brain volume loss, with males experiencing earlier and more significant impacts, highlighting the importance of early interventions to prevent neurodegeneration.

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About 14 lakh Ayushman Vay Vandana cards created for senior citizens aged 70, above: Centre

The Hindu

NOVEMBER 29, 2024

The expanded Ayushman Bharat-Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana provides free treatment benefits irrespective of their socio-economic status

How to use data to improve coverage of behavioral and mental health

Association of Health Care Journalists

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

Using data to make a difference in behavioral health Moderator: Brandee Izquierdo, Ph.D. director, behavioral health programs, The Pew Charitable Trusts Kristen Mizzi Angelone , project director, suicide risk reduction, The Pew Charitable Trusts Alexandra Duncan, Ph.D., In 2021, more than 7,000 youth died by suicide.

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Pregnancy vitamin D supplementation boosts bone density in kids up to age 7

News Medical Health Sciences

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

Research indicates that vitamin D supplementation during pregnancy positively impacts children's bone health and lean mass, with potential long-term benefits.

Type 2 diabetes doubles infection-related mortality and exposes gaps in health reporting

News Medical Health Sciences

DECEMBER 3, 2024

People with type 2 diabetes face a significantly higher risk of infection-related deaths, particularly in younger age groups, with infections accounting for 13% of deaths compared to 1.2% in conventional records.

Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine provides strong protection against MIS-C in children aged 5–17

News Medical Health Sciences

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Research indicates the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine effectively reduces MIS-C incidence in children, supporting vaccination as a critical public health measure.

Walking pneumonia cases are spiking, especially in kids. Here's what to know

NPR Health

OCTOBER 29, 2024

People of all ages are being affected -- including an unusual surge in young children. Respiratory infections caused by the bacteria mycoplasma pneumoniae are on the rise across the US. The good news: It's usually mild. The bad news: It can take weeks for an infection to burn through a classroom or family.

New initiative aims to train pediatricians on early mental health detection

News Medical Health Sciences

OCTOBER 24, 2024

One in five children has an identified mental health problem as early as age 3. Early detection is key to earlier intervention, and it also could prevent more severe conditions down the line, such as ADHD, depression and anxiety.

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A microbiologist explains why we age and die

Travel could be the best defense against aging

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CDC recommends lower age for people to get vaccine against pneumonia

Scientists identify how dietary restriction slows brain aging and increases lifespan

Vitamin D during pregnancy boosts children's bone health even at age seven

Scientists decode ovarian aging with groundbreaking molecular atlas

Researchers identify genes linked to muscle aging and sarcopenia

A new way to measure aging and disease risk with the protein aggregation clock

Study links stable sleep patterns to successful aging

Education, wealth, and job type shape aging brains and cognitive health

Natural polyphenol boosts mitochondrial function and muscle performance during aging

MethylGPT unlocks DNA secrets for age and disease prediction

Think young, stay sharp? Positive aging outlook tied to improved cognitive self-perception

Aging reduces cancer risk by limiting cell regeneration

Study finds regular physical activity slows biological aging in type 2 diabetes patients

Natural nutrients nicotinamide and pyridoxine reverse muscle aging

Aging of lung stem cells drives iron deficiency and reduces capacity for tumor formation

Ketone metabolism redefines protein quality control in aging brains

Revolutionary AI predicts aging and disease from DNA patterns

School of Public Health research hub will focus on health and aging trends among rural Americans

Kyushu University team develops antibody to fight age-related muscle atrophy

Online gambling rise poses significant public health threat: Commission

Study finds slowing of age-related declines in older adults

Daily pistachio consumption linked to improved eye health

HEPA air purifiers fall short in cutting respiratory infections in aged-care facilities

Balance on one leg may be the best indicator of neuromuscular aging, new study suggests

Research links ultra-processed foods to accelerated biological aging

Methylene Blue Is Beneficial for Slowing Skeletal Aging and Treating Brain Disorders

More young people are surviving cancer. Then they face a life altered by it

Spatial aging clocks reveal how T cells and neural stem cells shape brain aging

Clues from the Mary Rose: Bone chemistry reveals age and handedness of Tudor sailors

Long sitting hours could accelerate aging in young adults

Study links cannabis use to genotoxicity and transgenerational health impacts

Mission Health permanently shutters Asheville Specialty Hospital

Mental Health Crisis in Miscarriage–an Unrepresented Patient Population

Electronic frailty index validated for predicting health complications in seniors

Men face sharper brain aging from obesity and heart risks

About 14 lakh Ayushman Vay Vandana cards created for senior citizens aged 70, above: Centre

How to use data to improve coverage of behavioral and mental health

Pregnancy vitamin D supplementation boosts bone density in kids up to age 7

Type 2 diabetes doubles infection-related mortality and exposes gaps in health reporting

Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine provides strong protection against MIS-C in children aged 5–17

Walking pneumonia cases are spiking, especially in kids. Here's what to know

New initiative aims to train pediatricians on early mental health detection

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