Why living to 100 may depend on far more than diet and exercise
From diet and exercise to social ties and genetics, researchers examined why the habits linked to healthier aging…
Why ‘extreme fitness FOMO’ can do more harm than good for people 40 and up
Hyrox, CrossFit, ultra-endurance trail runs – highly challenging activities such as these are popular in Hong Kong. The…
Occult hepatitis B mutations drive liver cancer growth via Akt mTOR pathway
Occult hepatitis B virus (OBI) infection presents a significant global health challenge, notoriously flying under the radar of…
Targeting metabolic pathways could prevent relapse in KRAS-mutant cancers
Our cells rely on tightly regulated signaling pathways to control when they grow, divide, and survive. When these…
USC study links modified Mediterranean diet to longer lifespan
A plant- and fish-based, low-protein diet paired with small amounts of an amino acid commonly found in eggs,…
Cellular aging in immune cells signals early onset of cognitive depression
Blood tests measuring the aging of certain white blood cells can predict cognitive and mood-related symptoms of depression,…
UT San Antonio study evaluates rapamycin’s potential to promote healthy aging
UT Health San Antonio, the academic health center of The University of Texas at San Antonio (UT San Antonio) is…
Study links gut microbiome health directly to ovarian aging processes
A new study details how fecal transplants from older female mice significantly improve ovarian function and fertility in…
Trazodone linked to safer delirium outcomes in older adults
A large U.S. study suggests that older adults hospitalized with delirium may experience better outcomes when treated with…
Neighborhood disadvantage accelerates biological aging through emotional distress
While scientists have long known that living in a disadvantaged neighborhood is associated with biological symptoms of accelerated…
Shingles vaccination may slow biological aging in older adults
Shingles vaccination not only protects against the disease but may also contribute to slower biological aging in older…
Study reveals widespread use of burdensome interventions for older dementia patients in Singapore
A new study by researchers from Duke-NUS Medical School has revealed that almost all community-dwelling older adults with…