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Sun protection can benefit both health and appearance

As the winter temperatures begin to thaw, many may be dreaming of a sun-drenched spring and summer, and some may be hoping to show off a tan. While these individuals may believe tanning makes them more beautiful, this habit can actually damage their skin in the long run.

3 Mar 2017

Research provides insights on how pathogens escape process of autophagy

Our immune system has various ways to deal with threats from the outside like pathogens. One of the defence mechanisms is a process called autophagy.

3 Mar 2017

Study provides better understanding of MS patients at higher risk of getting worse

In older people with MS, having fatigue and limited leg function is more often seen in people with MS progression than in those without, according to a preliminary study released today that will be presented at the American Academy of Neurology's 69th Annual Meeting in Boston, April 22 to 28, 2017.

3 Mar 2017

Scientists propose rejuvenating bone marrow stem cell niche to boost immunity, fend off cancers

As people get older so do the hematopoietic stem cells (HSCs) that form their blood, creating an increased risk for compromised immunity and certain blood cancers. Now researchers are reporting in the scientific journal that the bone marrow niche where HSC's form also ages, contributing to the problem.

3 Mar 2017

UAB professor receives grant for HIV-associated neurocognitive disorder research

University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Nursing Professor David Vance, Ph.D., has received a two-year, $404,250 R21 grant from the National Institute of Nursing Research for his project "Individualized-Targeted Training in Older Adults with HAND" to develop cognitive training interventions to improve everyday functioning and quality of life of those with HIV-associated neurocognitive disorder.

3 Mar 2017

BUSM researchers participate in five-year program to develop biomarkers for small vessel disease

To better predict, study and diagnose small vessel disease in the brain and its role in vascular contributions to cognitive impairment and dementia (VCID), Boston University School of Medicine has been selected to participate in MarkVCID, a consortium designed to accelerate the development of new and existing biomarkers for small vessel VCID.

2 Mar 2017

Researchers probe potential link between gut microbiota and poor artery health

Scientific evidence that the assortment of gut microbes in humans influences different and critical aspects of health is piling up: Researchers think our microbes may influence obesity, anxiety, depression, autism, cancer and gastrointestinal diseases.

1 Mar 2017

Commonly-prescribed drug for treating weak bone condition linked to increased risk of 'micro-cracks'

A type of drug used to treat weak bones is associated with an increased risk of 'micro-cracks' in bone, according to new research.

1 Mar 2017

Immune system defect makes Addison’s patients prone to respiratory infections

Research led by University of Birmingham scientists has found that people suffering from the adrenal disorder known as Addison's disease suffer from an immune system defect which makes them prone to potentially deadly respiratory infections.

1 Mar 2017

Tailored preventive oral health intervention improves cleanliness of teeth, dentures among older adults

A tailored preventive oral health intervention significantly improved the cleanliness of teeth and dentures among elderly home care clients.

1 Mar 2017

Person's sex and running ability play role in decline of marathon performance, study finds

A person's sex and running ability play a role in the decline of their performance in marathons as they get older, according to a Georgia State University study.

1 Mar 2017

Self-administered virtual supermarket cognitive training game can remotely detect MCI, study shows

Greek researchers demonstrated the potential of a self-administered virtual supermarket cognitive training game for remotely detecting mild cognitive impairment (MCI), without the need for an examiner, among a sample of older adults.

24 Feb 2017

Older people with back pain have 13% increased risk of dying from any cause, study finds

The 600,000 older Australians who suffer from back pain have a 13 per cent increased risk of dying from any cause, University of Sydney research has found.

24 Feb 2017

Study reveals promising therapeutic approach that can be beneficial for older melanoma patients

Scientists at The Wistar Institute have shown that an anti-diabetic drug can inhibit the growth of melanoma in older patients by activating an anti-aging gene that in turn inhibits a protein involved in metastatic progression and resistance to targeted therapies for the disease.

24 Feb 2017

Scientists establish ‘tipping point’ molecular link between blood sugar and Alzheimer's disease

For the first time a "tipping point" molecular link between the blood sugar glucose and Alzheimer's disease has been established by scientists, who have shown that excess glucose damages a vital enzyme involved with inflammation response to the early stages of Alzheimer's.

24 Feb 2017

BUSM researchers uncover unique patterns of protein synthesis linked to increased longevity

Aging is a complex process that involves multiple metabolic and regulatory pathways. Previous studies have identified hundreds of genes whose deletion can significantly increase lifespan in model organisms. Yet, how these different aging genes and pathways are interconnected remains poorly understood.

23 Feb 2017

Aging News and Research

Sun protection can benefit both health and appearance

Research provides insights on how pathogens escape process of autophagy

Study provides better understanding of MS patients at higher risk of getting worse

Scientists propose rejuvenating bone marrow stem cell niche to boost immunity, fend off cancers

UAB professor receives grant for HIV-associated neurocognitive disorder research

BUSM researchers participate in five-year program to develop biomarkers for small vessel disease

Researchers probe potential link between gut microbiota and poor artery health

Commonly-prescribed drug for treating weak bone condition linked to increased risk of 'micro-cracks'

Immune system defect makes Addison’s patients prone to respiratory infections

Tailored preventive oral health intervention improves cleanliness of teeth, dentures among older adults

Person's sex and running ability play role in decline of marathon performance, study finds

Self-administered virtual supermarket cognitive training game can remotely detect MCI, study shows

Older people with back pain have 13% increased risk of dying from any cause, study finds

Study reveals promising therapeutic approach that can be beneficial for older melanoma patients

Scientists establish ‘tipping point’ molecular link between blood sugar and Alzheimer's disease

BUSM researchers uncover unique patterns of protein synthesis linked to increased longevity

Lack of methyl groups in gene body may lead to emergence of cancer

Study: Life expectancy projected to surpass 90 years in coming decades

Mayo Clinic study finds link between biology of aging and idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis

New study to learn about risk factors for Alzheimer's disease in older Latino adults

Designing fluidic architecture for scalable diagnostic platforms

Evaluating new approaches for rare disease genomics

Expanding access to NMR with the Fourier 80 Duo

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