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Gerontology is the study of the social, psychological and biological aspects of aging.

Increased cannabis use in diabetics raises concerns about health risks

Researchers at University of California San Diego School of Medicine have found a significant increase in cannabis use among adults with diabetes in the United States, raising concerns about the potential impact on their health outcomes. The new study, which analyzed nationally representative data from the 2021-2022 National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH), estimated that 9.0 percent of adults with diabetes used cannabis in the past month, with a 33.7 percent increase in prevalence-;from 7.7 percent to 10.3 percent-;between 2021 and 2022.

23 Jul 2024

Combined impact of social isolation and loneliness found to diminish cognitive health

The individual and combined effects of social isolation (SI) and loneliness (LON) on memory in middle-aged and older adults over six years.

15 Jul 2024

Loneliness can have greater negative impact on memory than social isolation

About a third of Canadians feel lonely, and a study from the University of Waterloo shows it has a greater negative impact on memory than even social isolation, though both present a significant risk to the aging population.

11 Jul 2024

Aging aggravates liver fibrosis in Down Syndrome, new study finds

A new research paper was published in Aging (listed by MEDLINE/PubMed as "Aging (Albany NY)" and "Aging-US" by Web of Science) Volume 16, Issue 12, entitled, "Aging exacerbates oxidative stress and liver fibrosis in an animal model of Down Syndrome."

10 Jul 2024

Advocate Health selected for CMS GUIDE Model aimed at advancing dementia care

Advocate Health has been selected by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) to participate in the Guiding an Improved Dementia Experience (GUIDE) Model, aimed to support advanced dementia patients and their caregivers in bridging the gaps associated with inequalities in dementia care.

10 Jul 2024

Omics-based approaches to age-related macular degeneration

A new editorial paper was published in Aging (listed by MEDLINE/PubMed as "Aging (Albany NY)" and "Aging-US" by Web of Science) Volume 16, Issue 12, entitled, "Aging retinal pigmented epithelium: omics-based insights into vision decline."

9 Jul 2024

Innovative dementia cost model to aid families and shape health policy

An A-list of researchers from across USC is building a dementia cost model that will generate comprehensive national, annual estimates of the cost of dementia that could benefit patients and their families, thanks to a five-year, $8.2 million federal grant from the National Institute on Aging.

28 Jun 2024

WALLET study offers important clues about the intersection of financial risk and early memory loss

Early memory loss has been linked to wealth loss, but research has mostly focused on investments. Four years ago, clinical geropsychologist Peter Lichtenberg, Ph.D., wondered what clues might be found in an older person's financial decisions to indicate their vulnerability to financial victimization.

24 Jun 2024

Dietary sucrose modulates lithium's regulatory activity in Drosophila

A new research paper was published in Aging (listed by MEDLINE/PubMed as "Aging (Albany NY)" and "Aging-US" by Web of Science) Volume 16, Issue 11, entitled, "Dietary sucrose determines the regulatory activity of lithium on gene expression and lifespan in Drosophila melanogaster."

24 Jun 2024

Mitophagy fuels cancer stem cell growth and survival

A new research paper was published on the cover of Aging (listed by MEDLINE/PubMed as "Aging (Albany NY)" and "Aging-US" by Web of Science) Volume 16, Issue 11, entitled, "Mitophagy and cancer: role of BNIP3/BNIP3L as energetic drivers of stemness features, ATP production, proliferation, and cell migration."

18 Jun 2024

Mechanistic connections between vascular health and dementia risk in older adults

A new review paper was published in Aging (listed by MEDLINE/PubMed as "Aging (Albany NY)" and "Aging-US" by Web of Science) Volume 16, Issue 10, entitled, "Peripheral vascular dysfunction and the aging brain."

12 Jun 2024

5-Cog paradigm: A breakthrough in dementia diagnosis and care

The underdiagnosis of dementia, especially among Black and Hispanic patients, is a long-standing challenge in medicine.

4 Jun 2024

Proteomic profiling reveals sexual dimorphism and immune system alterations in Werner syndrome

A new research paper was published on the cover of Aging (listed by MEDLINE/PubMed as "Aging (Albany NY)" and "Aging-US" by Web of Science) Volume 16, Issue 10, entitled, "Integrated liver and serum proteomics uncover sexual dimorphism and alteration of several immune response proteins in an aging Werner syndrome mouse model."

4 Jun 2024

Online stress management intervention reduces burden for family caregivers of dementia patients

According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 80% of those living with dementia receive informal care from family members or friends.

29 May 2024

Physician-pharmacy integration not associated with change in the care of cancer patients

Integration of pharmacies with physician practices, where on-site pharmacies open at physician practice locations, is a growing trend in cancer treatment.

23 May 2024

Study reveals biological repercussions of UV-C radiation exposure from germicidal lamps

A new research paper was published in Aging (listed by MEDLINE/PubMed as "Aging (Albany NY)" and "Aging-US" by Web of Science) Volume 16, Issue 9, entitled, "Germicidal lamps using UV-C radiation may pose health safety issues: a biomolecular analysis of their effects on apoptosis and senescence."

22 May 2024

Gerontology News and Research

Increased cannabis use in diabetics raises concerns about health risks

Combined impact of social isolation and loneliness found to diminish cognitive health

Loneliness can have greater negative impact on memory than social isolation

Aging aggravates liver fibrosis in Down Syndrome, new study finds

Advocate Health selected for CMS GUIDE Model aimed at advancing dementia care

Omics-based approaches to age-related macular degeneration

Innovative dementia cost model to aid families and shape health policy

WALLET study offers important clues about the intersection of financial risk and early memory loss

Dietary sucrose modulates lithium's regulatory activity in Drosophila

Mitophagy fuels cancer stem cell growth and survival

Mechanistic connections between vascular health and dementia risk in older adults

5-Cog paradigm: A breakthrough in dementia diagnosis and care

Proteomic profiling reveals sexual dimorphism and immune system alterations in Werner syndrome

Online stress management intervention reduces burden for family caregivers of dementia patients

Physician-pharmacy integration not associated with change in the care of cancer patients

Study reveals biological repercussions of UV-C radiation exposure from germicidal lamps

Exploring the link between mindfulness, self-compassion, and relationship satisfaction in midlife married couples

Investigating age-associated gene expression changes in mouse sweat glands

Study examines association between neighborhood disadvantage and DNA methylation in brain tissue

University of Michigan initiative addresses hand health disparities in older adults

E-Cigarettes and Ethanol: A forensic Perspective on Vaping

Understanding Consumer-Consented Data to Optimize Digital Health Programs

The Future is Wearable: Advancing Human Health Through Portable Spectroscopy

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