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Is 75 the new 65? Wealthy countries need to rethink what it means to be old
In 1950, men and women at age 65 could expect to live about 11 years more on average.
Apr 12, 2019
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Body size may influence women's lifespan more than it does men's
Body size-height and weight- may influence women's lifespan far more than it does men's, suggests research published online in the Journal of Epidemiology & Community Health.
Jan 21, 2019
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Mouse study identifies new target for human accelerated aging syndrome
Scientists from the University of Cambridge have identified a potential therapeutic target in the devastating genetic disease Hutchinson-Gilford Progeria Syndrome (HGPS), which is characterised by premature ageing.
Apr 27, 2018
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Keeping an eye on the entire ageing process
Medical researchers often only focus on a single disease. As older people often suffer from multiple diseases at the same time, however, we need to rethink this approach, writes Ralph Müller.
Feb 15, 2018
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U.S. life expectancy drops as opioid deaths surge
(HealthDay)—The opioid epidemic continues to chip away at the average American life span, federal health officials reported Thursday.
Dec 21, 2017
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Dutch scientists say human lifespan has limits
Dutch researchers claimed Thursday to have discovered the maximum age "ceiling" for human lifespan, despite growing life expectancy because of better nutrition, living conditions and medical care.
Aug 31, 2017
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Findings show lack of benefit of prenatal DHA supplementation on IQ in children
Longer-term follow-up of a randomized trial found strong evidence for the lack of benefit of prenatal DHA supplementation on IQ in children at 7 years of age, according to a study published by JAMA.
Mar 21, 2017
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One in six younger Americans wants to die before 80
(HealthDay)—The fear of growing old may be stronger than the fear of death among many Americans, a new survey suggests.
Sep 1, 2016
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Strict diet combats rare progeria aging disorders
Mice with a severe aging disease live three times longer if they eat thirty percent less. Moreover, they age much healthier than mice that eat as much as they want. These are findings of a joint study being published today ...
Aug 25, 2016
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Living past 90 doesn't doom you to disease, disability
(HealthDay)—What if you could live well into your 90s and still be in good health?
Jul 21, 2016
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