Category: Aging
Antibiotics, Antivirals, and Anti-Inflammatories Linked to Reduced Dementia Risk in New Study
Key Findings New research has identified a link between prescription drugs (such as antibiotics, antivirals and anti-inflammatory drugs) and lower risk of dementia Notable anti-inflammatory drugs linked with a …Caloric Restriction and Aging: 12% Fewer Calories Boost Longevity Markers Without Sacrificing Muscle Strength, Study Finds
Key Takeaways: A 12% calorie cut (vs. 25% goal) improved aging biomarkers, proving even modest restriction benefits health. Participants lost muscle mass but not strength—suggesting enhanced “muscle-specific force” (more …Rapamycin: Biological Sex Influences Anti-Aging Drug’s Efficacy
Research led by scientists from Germany’s Max Planck Institute for Biology of Ageing and the University College London (UCL) hints that men and women age differently and also respond …
Researchers Unveil Technique for Potentially Identifying Key Aging-Related Genes
New work by researchers from North Carolina State University has revealed a novel method that could help to figure out the genes that play a critical role in the …Albert Einstein Medical School Study Sheds Light on Why Most Smokers Don’t Get Lung Cancer
Key Takeaways: Heavy smokers with robust DNA repair systems avoid accumulating mutations, reducing cancer risk despite smoking. Researchers found no link between smoking intensity and mutation count—some lifelong smokers …
FDA Gives Green Light to Lecanemab, Offering New Hope for Alzheimer’s Patients
In January 2023, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved a new drug called Lecanemab for treating Alzheimer’s disease. Lecanemab is the second of the disease-modifying drugs approved for …Persistent Insomnia Increases Stroke Risk by 16%—Middle-Aged Adults Who Struggle to Fall Asleep Face Greatest Threat, Study Finds
Key Takeaways: A 9-year study of 31,000 adults found insomnia increases stroke risk by 16%. Sleep difficulties like trouble falling asleep show the strongest ties to stroke. Managing insomnia …
Comprehensive Study of Reptiles and Amphibians Provides Fresh Insights on Aging and Longevity
Man has long yearned for the secrets of being “forever young.” New research, the most comprehensive of its kind, now appears to have unlocked secrets that could help people …