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Reduction in folate intake linked to healthier aging in animal models

Reduction in folate intake linked to healthier aging in animal models

by Ashley Vargo,Texas A&M UniversityMichael Polymenis, Ph.D., principal investigator, and Heidi Blank, Ph.D., first author of the study published inLife Science Alliance. This is the l

Reduction in folate intake linked to healthier aging in animal models

by Ashley Vargo,Texas A&M UniversityMichael Polymenis, Ph.D., principal investigator, and Heidi Blank, Ph.D., first author of the study published inLife Science Alliance. This is the l
Association between osteoporosis and telomere shortening

Association between osteoporosis and telomere shortening

by Impact Journals LLCComparison of change in LTL over the 2-year follow-up according to osteoporosis. (A) Scatterplot showing the associations between baseline LTL and percentage change in LTL over a

Association between osteoporosis and telomere shortening

by Impact Journals LLCComparison of change in LTL over the 2-year follow-up according to osteoporosis. (A) Scatterplot showing the associations between baseline LTL and percentage change in LTL over a
Small RNA molecule plays role in driving aging, research confirms

Small RNA molecule plays role in driving aging, research confirms

by Kendall Daniels,University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of MedicineThe liver of miR-29TG and 2 year-old wildtype mice share changes in key aging-related genes and pathways. Credit:

Small RNA molecule plays role in driving aging, research confirms

by Kendall Daniels,University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of MedicineThe liver of miR-29TG and 2 year-old wildtype mice share changes in key aging-related genes and pathways. Credit:
Internet access may improve well-being in adults over 50

Internet access may improve well-being in adults over 50

byNature Publishing GroupCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainInternet use may be associated with higher levels of life satisfaction, better self-reported health, and fewer symptoms of depression a

Internet access may improve well-being in adults over 50

byNature Publishing GroupCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainInternet use may be associated with higher levels of life satisfaction, better self-reported health, and fewer symptoms of depression a
Research team identifies target protein regulating autoimmune disease lupus

Research team identifies target protein regulating autoimmune disease lupus

byPohang University of Science and TechnologySchematic of the mechanism of action of ETV5 on TFH cell differentiation. Credit: POSTECHA research team including Professor Yoontae Lee and Jiho Par

Research team identifies target protein regulating autoimmune disease lupus

byPohang University of Science and TechnologySchematic of the mechanism of action of ETV5 on TFH cell differentiation. Credit: POSTECHA research team including Professor Yoontae Lee and Jiho Par
A new target for treatment of one type of macular degeneration

A new target for treatment of one type of macular degeneration

by Emily Caldwell,The Ohio State UniversityTert and Terc specific antisense oligonucleotides (ASOs) suppress CNV growth. A) Schematic representation of the ASO treatment in laser-induced CNV mou

A new target for treatment of one type of macular degeneration

by Emily Caldwell,The Ohio State UniversityTert and Terc specific antisense oligonucleotides (ASOs) suppress CNV growth. A) Schematic representation of the ASO treatment in laser-induced CNV mou
Top medical breakthroughs of 2023

Top medical breakthroughs of 2023

From the first-ever RSV vaccines to the first drug approved to treat Alzheimer's disease, here are seven of the biggest medical breakthroughs in 2023.

Top medical breakthroughs of 2023

From the first-ever RSV vaccines to the first drug approved to treat Alzheimer's disease, here are seven of the biggest medical breakthroughs in 2023.
Yoga has many health benefits as you age—but is it also the secret to longevity?

Yoga has many health benefits as you age—but is it also the secret to longevity?

by Holger Cramer,The ConversationCredit: Mikhail Nilov from PexelsYoga has been linked to numerous health benefits. But is it also the secret to a long life? This is what Daisy Taylor, a centena

Yoga has many health benefits as you age—but is it also the secret to longevity?

by Holger Cramer,The ConversationCredit: Mikhail Nilov from PexelsYoga has been linked to numerous health benefits. But is it also the secret to a long life? This is what Daisy Taylor, a centena
RSVpreF vaccine found effective in preventing severe RSV in older adults

RSVpreF vaccine found effective in preventing severe RSV in older adults

RSVpreF vaccine found effective in preventing severe RSV in older adultsby Elana GotkineRespiratory Syncytial Virus Prefusion F (RSVpreF) vaccination is effective against RSV-related lower respiratory

RSVpreF vaccine found effective in preventing severe RSV in older adults

RSVpreF vaccine found effective in preventing severe RSV in older adultsby Elana GotkineRespiratory Syncytial Virus Prefusion F (RSVpreF) vaccination is effective against RSV-related lower respiratory
Childhood obesity tied to double the risk of dengue hospitalization

Childhood obesity tied to double the risk of dengue hospitalization

by Stephanie Soucheray,University of MinnesotaA map of Sri Lanka showing the locations of recruitment of children from the 9 districts in Sri Lanka. Credit:PLOS Neglected Tropical Diseases

Childhood obesity tied to double the risk of dengue hospitalization

by Stephanie Soucheray,University of MinnesotaA map of Sri Lanka showing the locations of recruitment of children from the 9 districts in Sri Lanka. Credit:PLOS Neglected Tropical Diseases
Membranous labyrinth distension seen in MRI of Meniere disease

Membranous labyrinth distension seen in MRI of Meniere disease

by Elana GotkineDistension of the membranous labyrinth is seen in histologic specimens from deceased patients with symptoms consistent with Meniere disease and in magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) from

Membranous labyrinth distension seen in MRI of Meniere disease

by Elana GotkineDistension of the membranous labyrinth is seen in histologic specimens from deceased patients with symptoms consistent with Meniere disease and in magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) from
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