Medical research
Does human life span really have a limit?
The limits of human existence might not be as limited as we have long thought.
Jun 28, 2018
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News tagged with life span
Genetics
Researchers find novel genes for longevity in mammals
The genetic basis of lifespan determination is poorly understood. Most research has been done on short-lived animals, and it is unclear if these insights can be transferred to long-lived mammals like humans. By comparing ...
Apr 4, 2018
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Medical research
FDA-approved high blood pressure drug extends life span in roundworms
UT Southwestern Medical Center researchers find that an FDA-approved drug to treat high blood pressure seems to extend life span in worms via a cell signaling pathway that may mimic caloric restriction.
Dec 21, 2017
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Obstetrics & gynaecology
Early term babies are at greater risk for diabetes and obesity-related diseases
Early term deliveries impact babies' long-term health with increased risk of diabetes and obesity-related illnesses as well as a shortened life span, according to a new study by Ben-Gurion University of the Negev (BGU) researchers.
Aug 7, 2017
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Heavy-drinking mothers linked to their child's path toward the justice system
A study investigated whether children whose mothers had an alcohol-related disorder would be at risk of early-life contact with the justice system, which can lead to many negative outcomes across an individual's life span. ...
Jun 26, 2017
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Health
Researcher finds centenarians have lower incidence of chronic illness, contributing to longer health span
Centenarians have a lower incidence of chronic illness than those in their 80s and 90s, according to research from the George Washington University (GW).
Jun 7, 2017
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HIV & AIDS
Life expectancy with HIV nears normal with treatment
(HealthDay)—Young adults with HIV who get treatment are living longer in North America and Europe, a new study finds.
May 11, 2017
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Health
How calorie restriction may prolong life
A new review proposes a theory to explain how calorie restriction can extend life across a variety of species.
May 3, 2017
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Medical research
Monounsaturated fats help roundworms live longer, researchers say
Pudgy roundworms storing a particular type of fat live longer than their more svelte counterparts, according to a study by researchers at the Stanford University School of Medicine.
Apr 5, 2017
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Neuroscience
Do older people take fewer risks?
Studies by the University of Basel have shown that whether and how risk-taking propensity varies over a person's life span depends in part on how risk taking is measured. When subjects are asked how they assess their risk ...
Oct 4, 2016
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