Residents who do these two things most likely to live 100 years
By
John O'Connor
Jun 23, 2020
Older adults who are socially engaged and don’t smoke dramatically improve their chances of living to age 100, researchers in New Zealand have found.
Higher vitamin D levels may lower dementia risk, experts say
By
Alicia Lasek
Sep 16, 2020
People who consume high levels of vitamin D in food have a lower risk of developing dementia when compared with those who consume less, according to brain aging researchers.
Social stress may speed immune system aging: study
Jun 27, 2022
Exposure to social stress including trauma and discrimination is associated with signs of accelerated immune system aging, a first-time study has found.
Unique form of dementia is common, may require alternate therapies, experts say
By
Alicia Lasek (f3)
Jun 15, 2022
Brain changes linked to a recently identified form of dementia may be present in fully 40% of older adults, neurologists say.
By
Alicia Lasek
Mar 09, 2021
Parkinson’s disease may be more likely in people with type 2 diabetes and may progress faster in these patients as well, investigators say.
Paving the way to a dizziness cure, scientists regenerate inner ear cells in mice
By
Alicia Lasek
Jul 09, 2019
Scientists have successfully restored balance in mice using a technique they say could potentially be applied to humans in the future.
Alzheimer’s signs may be evident decades before onset: Family history is key
By
Alicia Lasek
Jun 23, 2019
Signs of Alzheimer’s disease may show up four decades before onset, according to a web-based study of 60,000 individuals.
UTI discovery could trigger new treatment
By
Julie Williamson
Aug 14, 2019
mproved treatment for recurring urinary tract infections could be on the horizon thanks to new research findings from a University of Queensland and University of Utah study.
Signs of cognitive, functional decline may precede first stroke by 10 years
By
Alicia Lasek
Jul 29, 2021
New findings suggest that people accumulate brain pathologies that may measurably impact their lives well before a stroke occurs, investigators say.
Clinical briefs for Wednesday, July 28
By
Alicia Lasek
Jul 28, 2021
Vaccine reporting requirements overwhelm providers during COVID-19 outbreaks … Delta variant’s spread prompts CDC to re-up indoor mask-wearing recommendation … VA becomes first federal department...