Childhood trauma can accelerate aging
Childhood adversity, such as neglect or abuse, can have long-lasting consequences that follow some people...
Aging dams pose growing threat: UN
Cover of the UNU-INWEH report. Credit: UNU-INWEH By 2050, most people on Earth will live...
Severe menopause symptoms often accompany premature ovarian insufficiency
CLEVELAND, Ohio (Jan. 20, 2021)--Hot flashes, insomnia, and vaginal dryness are commonly reported symptoms that...
Geisinger research identifies genetic risk factor for stroke
DANVILLE, Pa. - A team of Geisinger researchers has identified a common genetic variant as...
How dietary choice influences lifespan in fruit flies
IMAGE: A fruit fly feeding on a banana view more Credit: Sanjay Acharya (CC BY-SA 4.0...
45% of adults over 65 lack online medical accounts, which could affect COVID vaccination
As the vaccination of older adults against COVID-19 begins across the country, new poll data...
Better diet and glucose uptake in the brain lead to longer life in fruit flies
IMAGE: Glucose uptake in brain neurons decreases with age (left), Increasing glucose uptake in brain neurons...
Using a recently developed DNA base-editing technique, researchers correct accelerating aging disorder — ScienceDaily
Researchers have successfully used a DNA-editing technique to extend the lifespan of mice with the...
Study finds rising rates of food insecurity among older adults
From 2007 to 2016, food insecurity--or limited access to nutritious foods because of a lack...
Light flips genetic switch in bacteria inside transparent worms
IMAGE: Light-responsive bacteria fed to worms are visible in images of the worms' gastrointestinal tracts. Engineers...