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Reduced kidney function linked to increased risk of dementia

Reduced kidney function linked to increased risk of dementia

by American Academy of NeurologyCredit: CC0 Public DomainChronic kidney disease is when a person's kidneys progressively lose their ability to filter waste from the blood and eliminate fluids

Reduced kidney function linked to increased risk of dementia

by American Academy of NeurologyCredit: CC0 Public DomainChronic kidney disease is when a person's kidneys progressively lose their ability to filter waste from the blood and eliminate fluids
Individualized glycemic targets for older type 2 diabetes patients supported by cohort study

Individualized glycemic targets for older type 2 diabetes patients supported by cohort study

by Justin Jackson , Medical XpressCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainAn international group of researchers led by Monash University, Australia, supports clinical guideline recommendations for relaxed g

Individualized glycemic targets for older type 2 diabetes patients supported by cohort study

by Justin Jackson , Medical XpressCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainAn international group of researchers led by Monash University, Australia, supports clinical guideline recommendations for relaxed g
Smokers generally unaware that quitting smoking will reduce risk of dementia

Smokers generally unaware that quitting smoking will reduce risk of dementia

by Alzheimer's Research UKCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainSmokers are being urged to give quitting a go ahead of No Smoking Day (8th March), as research shows those who smoke are more likel

Smokers generally unaware that quitting smoking will reduce risk of dementia

by Alzheimer's Research UKCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainSmokers are being urged to give quitting a go ahead of No Smoking Day (8th March), as research shows those who smoke are more likel
Pet ownership may slow cognitive decline in older adults living alone

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

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

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

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
Longevity scores show signs of resilience to certain diseases

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

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
Defense against joint degeneration

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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