UIC researchers discover an important cellular mechanism that drives aging
As our hairs go gray and our muscles weaken with age, our immune system also changes. In particular,…
New nanomanufacturing technique enhances vascular systems in artificial human tissue
When biomedical researchers need to test their latest ideas, they often turn to engineered human tissue that mimics…
Longevity gene offers hope for children with progeria
A new breakthrough in a rare genetic disease which causes children to age rapidly has been discovered using…
New triple action iron supplement restores iron levels without inflammation
Iron-deficiency anemia is a common condition marked by tiredness, headaches or ice cravings. But the oral iron supplements…
Targeting the glycocalyx may offer a new approach to reduce frailty in older adults
A new research paper was published in Volume 17, Issue 9 of Aging-US on August 30, 2025, titled, “Glycocalyx-targeted therapy prevents…
Digital test plus blood biomarker boosts accuracy of Alzheimer’s diagnosis in primary care
By confirming cognitive impairment before ordering amyloid blood tests, this two-step approach cuts false positives, streamlines referrals, and…
Home blood tests could spot early heart risks in young adults
A home finger-prick test promises to catch hidden cardiometabolic risks in young adults, if paired with hands-on guidance…
Blood biomarkers offer hope for early detection of interstitial lung disease
UVA Health lung researchers are developing a promising approach to detecting patients at risk of interstitial lung disease…
Drinking soft drinks may fuel depression by altering gut bacteria
Researchers have uncovered a surprising link between everyday soft drink habits and mental health, revealing that even moderate…
Study reveals acidic conditions as key to pancreatic cancer survival
Tumors are not a comfortable place to live: oxygen deficiency, nutrient scarcity, and the accumulation of sometimes harmful…
Newborn genomic screening may detect hundreds of additional childhood conditions
Adding genomic sequencing to newborn blood screening would detect hundreds of additional childhood conditions, providing much earlier diagnosis…
Hormone replacement therapy may reverse menopause-related immune changes
A study led by researchers at Queen Mary University of London has found that hormone replacement therapy (HRT)…