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Study uncovers thousands of medication pairings linked to frequent dosage adjustments

Researchers investigated the complexity of polypharmacy and whether frequent dose adjustments were required for co-medications and drug pairs in hospital settings.

7 Sep 2023

Study unveils a potential solution to combat age-related immune system decline

As we age, our bodies face numerous challenges, including a decline in immune system function and an increased vulnerability to various health issues.

7 Sep 2023

Antipsychotics are likely overprescribed among homebound patients with dementia, study shows

New research published in the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society indicates that antipsychotics are likely overprescribed and used inappropriately among patients with Alzheimer's disease and related dementias (ADRD) receiving home health care, and such use is linked to worse patient outcomes.

7 Sep 2023

How weight changes impact life beyond 90

In recent years, lifestyle changes that can improve longevity have gained a lot of interest. A new study examines the association of weight changes and deliberate weight loss on life expectancy at ages above 90 years.

7 Sep 2023

New study to determine if intermittent fasting or weight loss can slow aging

Studies have shown that intermittent fasting can help people lose weight and may be easier to follow than counting calories to lose weight, such as traditional calorie restriction.

7 Sep 2023

People with traumatic brain injuries in earlier life may be at increased risk of late life cognitive decline

A study of twins shows that having a concussion early in life is tied to having lower scores on tests of thinking and memory skills decades later as well as having more rapid decline in those scores than twins who did not have a concussion, or traumatic brain injury (TBI).

7 Sep 2023

Amish-populated counties tend to have lower vaccination rates, but are not unvaccinated

This summer, viral misinformation claimed that the Amish did not vaccinate against COVID-19 and, as a result, had a death rate 90 times lower than the rest of the United States.

7 Sep 2023

Pitt neuroscientists create first non-human primate model of hereditary Alzheimer's in marmosets

To reimagine existing preclinical trials for Alzheimer's disease, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine neuroscientists created the first non-human primate model of hereditary Alzheimer's in marmoset monkeys, outlining their approach in Alzheimer's & Dementia: Translational Research & Clinical Interventions.

6 Sep 2023

World-renowned menopause experts summarize the state of menopause knowledge and advocate for further research

In a recent review published in Cell, a group of authors delved into the complexities of menopause, assessed its global impacts on health, and evaluated the effectiveness and safety of current treatments, emphasizing the importance of further research.

6 Sep 2023

Aging reorganizes pancreas circadian transcriptome

A new research paper was published in Aging (listed by MEDLINE/PubMed as "Aging (Albany NY)" and "Aging-US" by Web of Science) Volume 15, Issue 16, entitled, "Reorganization of pancreas circadian transcriptome with aging."

5 Sep 2023

Could a new framework for aging biomarkers revolutionize how we understand and treat the aging process?

A comprehensive review in the journal Cell outlines a unified framework for classifying and validating aging biomarkers, aiming to streamline their integration into clinical research and practice. The study categorizes biomarkers into types like molecular, functional, and clinical, and sets criteria for their feasibility, validity, and applicability, all with the goal of better understanding and intervening in the aging process.

5 Sep 2023

OHSU scientists discover new avenue of cell death in Alzheimer's disease and vascular dementia

Researchers have discovered a new avenue of cell death in Alzheimer's disease and vascular dementia.

5 Sep 2023

Global partnership aims to alleviate age-related functional declines and promote healthy aging

A global partnership led by Lancaster University will promote collaborative, multidisciplinary research that aims to alleviate the development of age-related functional declines and thus promote healthy aging.

5 Sep 2023

Drinking water quality violations disproportionately affect the most vulnerable communities, study reveals

A new study published in IOP Publishing's journal Environmental Research Letters examines the links between drinking water quality violations and social vulnerability in the United States, revealing that these violations disproportionately affect the most vulnerable communities.

5 Sep 2023

Early life high fructose exposure is associated with increased prevalence of adolescent anxiety disorders

Researchers investigated whether exposure to high fructose in early life directly affects essential microglia function.

4 Sep 2023

Could marine plasmalogens be the secret weapon to fight Alzheimer's and Parkinson's?

The research paper reviews the potential benefits of marine plasmalogens, a type of glycerophospholipid, in combating age-related diseases like Alzheimer's and Parkinson's. These compounds, abundant in marine resources, could improve lipid metabolism and reduce oxidative stress, offering a new avenue for improving the quality of life in aging populations.

3 Sep 2023

Aging News and Research

Study uncovers thousands of medication pairings linked to frequent dosage adjustments

Study unveils a potential solution to combat age-related immune system decline

Antipsychotics are likely overprescribed among homebound patients with dementia, study shows

How weight changes impact life beyond 90

New study to determine if intermittent fasting or weight loss can slow aging

People with traumatic brain injuries in earlier life may be at increased risk of late life cognitive decline

Amish-populated counties tend to have lower vaccination rates, but are not unvaccinated

Pitt neuroscientists create first non-human primate model of hereditary Alzheimer's in marmosets

World-renowned menopause experts summarize the state of menopause knowledge and advocate for further research

Aging reorganizes pancreas circadian transcriptome

Could a new framework for aging biomarkers revolutionize how we understand and treat the aging process?

OHSU scientists discover new avenue of cell death in Alzheimer's disease and vascular dementia

Global partnership aims to alleviate age-related functional declines and promote healthy aging

Drinking water quality violations disproportionately affect the most vulnerable communities, study reveals

Early life high fructose exposure is associated with increased prevalence of adolescent anxiety disorders

Could marine plasmalogens be the secret weapon to fight Alzheimer's and Parkinson's?

Scientists reclassify 200 rare immune system disorders using network-based approach

Biden administration proposes new standards to boost nursing home staffing

Alzheimer's screening just got easier, more accurate with new blood test

Blood NfL levels correlate with severity of Alzheimer's disease pathology

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Designing fluidic architecture for scalable diagnostic platforms

Evaluating new approaches for rare disease genomics

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