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Depression might sometimes be early sign of Alzheimer's disease

Depression might sometimes be early sign of Alzheimer's disease

Depression might sometimes be early sign of Alzheimer's diseaseby Ernie MundellIn some people, new-onset depression may stem from the same buildup of toxic plaques in the brain that have long been

Depression might sometimes be early sign of Alzheimer's disease

Depression might sometimes be early sign of Alzheimer's diseaseby Ernie MundellIn some people, new-onset depression may stem from the same buildup of toxic plaques in the brain that have long been
AI-based 'aging clocks' use blood markers to predict health and lifespan

AI-based 'aging clocks' use blood markers to predict health and lifespan

byKing's College LondonCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainResearchers at the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience (IoPPN) at King's College London have conducted a compre

AI-based 'aging clocks' use blood markers to predict health and lifespan

byKing's College LondonCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainResearchers at the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience (IoPPN) at King's College London have conducted a compre
Medicaid coverage of physical, behavioral health together does not improve access, care

Medicaid coverage of physical, behavioral health together does not improve access, care

by Oregon Health & Science UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainHealth care systems in the United States have gradually embraced the concept that mental health should be treated on par

Medicaid coverage of physical, behavioral health together does not improve access, care

by Oregon Health & Science UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainHealth care systems in the United States have gradually embraced the concept that mental health should be treated on par
Experts disagree on causes and definition of aging

Experts disagree on causes and definition of aging

by PNAS NexusDifferent views on the nature of aging. COVID-19 is shown for comparison. This disease is caused by SARS-COV-2, but its symptoms manifest phenotypically once the disease progresses. Accor

Experts disagree on causes and definition of aging

by PNAS NexusDifferent views on the nature of aging. COVID-19 is shown for comparison. This disease is caused by SARS-COV-2, but its symptoms manifest phenotypically once the disease progresses. Accor
Decoding Organ Aging: Plasma Proteome Insights for Health and Disease

Decoding Organ Aging: Plasma Proteome Insights for Health and Disease

This study introduces a novel framework for modeling organ health and biological aging using plasma proteomics, offering a more nuanced understanding of aging at the organ level.

Decoding Organ Aging: Plasma Proteome Insights for Health and Disease

This study introduces a novel framework for modeling organ health and biological aging using plasma proteomics, offering a more nuanced understanding of aging at the organ level.
Menopause increases your risk of STIs due to how aging changes your body

Menopause increases your risk of STIs due to how aging changes your body

by Thomas L. Cherpes,The ConversationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainDiagnoses for sexually transmitted infections, or STIs, are increasing in older adults. The Centers for Disease Control and

Menopause increases your risk of STIs due to how aging changes your body

by Thomas L. Cherpes,The ConversationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainDiagnoses for sexually transmitted infections, or STIs, are increasing in older adults. The Centers for Disease Control and
AI-powered tool helps doctors detect rare diseases

AI-powered tool helps doctors detect rare diseases

by Mary-Rose Abraham,University of California, Los AngelesCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainIn her first year at the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA, Katharina "Kat" Schmolly, M

AI-powered tool helps doctors detect rare diseases

by Mary-Rose Abraham,University of California, Los AngelesCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainIn her first year at the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA, Katharina "Kat" Schmolly, M
Noncoding RNA Terc-53 and hyaluronan receptor Hmmr regulate aging in mice

Noncoding RNA Terc-53 and hyaluronan receptor Hmmr regulate aging in mice

by Higher Education PressTerc-53 functions as a molecular scaffold bringing together Hmmr and Trim25, accelerating Hmmr's ubiquitination-mediated degradation, which consequently leads to neuroinfl

Noncoding RNA Terc-53 and hyaluronan receptor Hmmr regulate aging in mice

by Higher Education PressTerc-53 functions as a molecular scaffold bringing together Hmmr and Trim25, accelerating Hmmr's ubiquitination-mediated degradation, which consequently leads to neuroinfl
Long-term healthy dietary patterns linked to healthy aging

Long-term healthy dietary patterns linked to healthy aging

by Elana GotkineHigher long-term adherence to healthy dietary patterns is associated with an increased likelihood of healthy aging, according to a study presented at NUTRITION 2024, the annual meeting

Long-term healthy dietary patterns linked to healthy aging

by Elana GotkineHigher long-term adherence to healthy dietary patterns is associated with an increased likelihood of healthy aging, according to a study presented at NUTRITION 2024, the annual meeting
Fecal transplants reverse hallmarks of aging

Fecal transplants reverse hallmarks of aging

by University of East AngliaCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainIn the search for eternal youth, poo transplants may seem like an unlikely way to reverse the aging process.However, scientists at th

Fecal transplants reverse hallmarks of aging

by University of East AngliaCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainIn the search for eternal youth, poo transplants may seem like an unlikely way to reverse the aging process.However, scientists at th
Older class of type 2 diabetes drugs, glitazones, linked to 22% reduction in dementia risk

Older class of type 2 diabetes drugs, glitazones, linked to 22% reduction in dementia risk

by British Medical JournalCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainUse of an older class of type 2 diabetes drugs called glitazones, also known as thiazolidinediones or TZDs for short, is linked to a 22%

Older class of type 2 diabetes drugs, glitazones, linked to 22% reduction in dementia risk

by British Medical JournalCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainUse of an older class of type 2 diabetes drugs called glitazones, also known as thiazolidinediones or TZDs for short, is linked to a 22%