Genetics
New research links genes to a longer human lifespan
A group of genes that play an essential role in building components of our cells can also impact human lifespan, finds a new study led by UCL researchers.
Jan 25, 2022
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Oncology & Cancer
Shortened course of radiation therapy offers similar long-term side effects following prostate removal surgery
Using fewer—but higher—doses of radiation to treat men with prostate cancer who had their prostates removed does not increase long-term side effects or lower their quality of life compared to conventional radiation treatment, ...
Oct 25, 2021
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Why governments will have to consider the costs of long COVID when easing pandemic restrictions
With governments worldwide under pressure to ease pandemic restrictions as vaccination rates rise and impatience with border restrictions grows, new threats become clearer.
Jul 27, 2021
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Health
Americans with higher net worth at midlife tend to live longer
One of the keys to a long life may lie in your net worth.
Jul 23, 2021
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Pessimistic outlook on life linked to life expectancy
A new QIMR Berghofer Medical Research Institute study has found people who are strongly pessimistic about the future are at greater risk of dying earlier than those who are not pessimists.
Jul 28, 2020
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Other
Dying old, dying young – death and ageism in the times of Greek myth and coronavirus
The loss of life from the spread of coronavirus has been on an enormous scale. In the U.S. more Americans have now died from COVID-19 than in the entire Vietnam war.
May 1, 2020
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Addiction
Outreach effective for opioid use disorder long-term treatment
Proactive outreach, including knocking on the doors of individuals who recently overdosed on opioids, can be an effective way to engage more people who have opioid use disorder with long-term care, according to researchers ...
Feb 20, 2020
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Neuroscience
Your big brain makes you human: Count your neurons when you count your blessings
Here's something new to consider being thankful for at the dinner table: the long evolutionary journey that gave you your big brain and your long life.
Nov 27, 2019
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Neuroscience
Head injury effects halted by xenon gas, finds first ever life-long study in mice
TBI is the leading cause of death and disability in people under 45 in developed countries. The primary injury, caused by the initial force from a fall or car accident for example, is followed by a secondary injury which ...
May 21, 2019
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Genetics
Gene study shows couples have similar lifespan
People tend to unwittingly choose a life partner who is likely to have a comparable life expectancy, research suggests.
Mar 4, 2019
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