Health
Audible smoke alarm more effective with increasing child age
Child age has a significant impact on the effectiveness of audible smoke alarms, according to a study published online April 25 in Pediatrics.
Apr 25, 2022
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News tagged with human aging
Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Single HPV shot enough for young women: WHO experts
A single vaccine shot against Human Papillomavirus (HPV), which causes cervical cancer, delivers comparable protection for girls and women under 21 as two doses, the WHO's immunisation experts said.
Apr 12, 2022
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Foreign languages slow down brain aging
Medical advances are causing a gradual increase in average life expectancy. However, this comes at a price, as the number of cases of dementia and other neurodegenerative diseases grows with age. Researchers from HSE University ...
Apr 11, 2022
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Teens who struggle in relationships suffer premature aging in adulthood
A new study from the lab of an adolescent psychologist at the University of Virginia has found more evidence that teens who are not adept at managing relationships will show physical signs of premature aging as adults.
Apr 07, 2022
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Overweight & Obesity
Excess weight in midlife means a sicker old age: Study
Here's a compelling reason to shed those extra pounds: A new study finds that middle-aged people who are obese, or even simply overweight, may face more health problems down the road.
Mar 21, 2022
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Even mild cases of COVID-19 can leave a mark on the brain, such as reductions in gray matter
Researchers have been steadily gathering important insights into the effects of COVID-19 on the body and brain. Two years into the pandemic, these findings are raising concerns about the long-term impacts the coronavirus ...
Mar 08, 2022
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Medical research
GlyNAC supplementation extends life span in mice
"Just like a car is subject to wear and tear over many years of use, limiting how long it works well, the natural aging process can progressively deteriorate the body and limit lifespan," said Rajagopal Sekhar.
Mar 07, 2022
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Neuroscience
Scientists identify malfunctioning brain cells as potential target for Alzheimer's treatment
For the first time, scientists have identified a rare population of potentially toxic senescent cells in human brains that can serve as a target for a new Alzheimer's disease treatment.
Dec 10, 2021
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Oncology & Cancer
Cervical cancer screening uptake, adherence poor for young women
(HealthDay)—A substantial proportion of women who were not vaccinated for human papillomavirus (HPV) never received cervical cancer screening or were not up to date on screening recommendations in 2019, according to a research ...
Nov 04, 2021
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Alzheimer's disease & dementia
'Live' brain models used in hunt for Alzheimer's treatment
Studying tiny 'live' models of the human brain has helped researchers understand its aging and find a key to potential treatments for Alzheimer's and other neurodegenerative diseases.
Nov 02, 2021
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