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Life expectancy is the expected (in the statistical sense) number of years of life remaining at a given age. It is denoted by e''x'', which means the average number of subsequent years of life for someone now aged ''x'', according to a particular mortality experience.

Breakthrough nanopipette enables real-time observation of cancer cell reactions to treatment

The high-tech double-barrel nanopipette, developed by University of Leeds scientists, and applied to the global medical challenge of cancer, has - for the first time - enabled researchers to see how individual living cancer cells react to treatment and change over time – providing vital understanding that could help doctors develop more effective cancer medication.

6 Mar 2024

Is Cilento, Italy an uncharted 'Blue Zone?'

Researchers use environmental, nutritional, and lifestyle data to determine whether Cilento, Italy, shares trait characteristics with ‘Longevity Blue Zones'.

6 Mar 2024

Key gene found to prevent muscle breakdown in muscular dystrophy

A specific gene may play a key role in new treatments that prevent muscle in the body from breaking down in serious muscle diseases, muscular dystrophies.

6 Mar 2024

New study examines how retirement affects mental health among female workers in China

Retirement is a major transition that can have a significant impact on a person’s life.

6 Mar 2024

How residential green spaces impact bone health and osteoporosis risk

Scientists investigate whether green spaces in residential areas were associated with a lower risk of incident osteoporosis and changes in bone mineral density.

6 Mar 2024

Aging too quickly? Biological clock linked to heart disease and early death

Accelerated biological aging linked to higher risks of cardiometabolic diseases and mortality, underscoring the need for early detection and intervention strategies.

4 Mar 2024

Higher COVID-19 death risk found in sickle cell disease and trait patients

UdeM's Stéphanie Forté and co-researchers in Canada and Brazil have shown how people with sickle cell disease or sickle cell trait have a higher chance of dying from COVID-19 than the general population.

29 Feb 2024

Study uncovers the anti-aging role of vitamin D and vitamin D receptor in Drosophila midgut model

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 3, entitled, "The anti-aging effect of vitamin D and vitamin D receptor in Drosophila midgut."

27 Feb 2024

FB1006: AI-discovered drug advances to clinical trials for ALS treatment

Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) is a fatal type of motor neuron disease characterized by progressive degeneration of nerve cells in the spinal cord and brain, resulting in muscle weakness and paralysis that can include the inability to walk and speak, or even swallow and breathe.

27 Feb 2024

Breakthrough discovery offers hope for reducing infections in cystic fibrosis patients

University of Queensland researchers have identified an opportunity to reduce infections in people living with cystic fibrosis.

22 Feb 2024

Cycles of a diet that mimics fasting can reduce signs of immune system aging, as well as insulin resistance and liver fat

A recent study showed that three cycles of a fasting-mimicking diet in adults were associated with lower pre-diabetes markers, lower hepatic fat, and a higher lymphoid-to-myeloid ratio, which is an indicator of the aging of the immune system.

21 Feb 2024

Nose cartilage-based knee joint treatment project receives €2.3 million funding

Treating knee joint defects with cartilage from the nose: The University Hospital in Würzburg is working on the approval of this procedure.

21 Feb 2024

Female ginseng compound holds promise as osteoporosis treatment

With ever-increasing life expectancy comes the challenge of treating age-related disorders such as osteoporosis.

21 Feb 2024

Ultra-processed foods: A growing threat to public health

From fizzy drinks to cereals and packaged snacks to processed meat, ultra-processed foods are packed with additives.

20 Feb 2024

Ageing in austerity: Study connects public spending cuts to increased frailty

A period of austerity public spending in England to note the changes in frailty in individuals aged 50 years and above.

14 Feb 2024

New study shows dramatic health benefits of quitting smoking

People who quit smoking see major gains in life expectancy after just a few years, according to a new study by University of Toronto researchers at Unity Health Toronto.

9 Feb 2024

Frailty among England's oldest adults accelerated during the era of austerity politics

The speed at which England's oldest adults became frailer accelerated during the UK Government's era of austerity politics, according to a new study.

8 Feb 2024

New study links legume consumption to lower risk of colorectal cancer

Researchers collated and analyzed 12 studies comprising more than 17 years’ worth of case-control experiments aimed at elucidating site-specific cancer outcomes of legume consumption.

8 Feb 2024

Study explores traditional Atlantic diets as a potential solution for diet-related diseases and environmental sustainability

Researchers from Spain investigated the effect of a traditional Atlantic diet on health and the environment.

8 Feb 2024

Metal pollution contributes to reduced female fertility, with Zinc as a notable exception

Study finds certain metals, especially Copper and Chromium, adversely affect female fertility, while Zinc shows a protective effect, highlighting potential environmental factors in global fertility decline.

7 Feb 2024

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Breakthrough nanopipette enables real-time observation of cancer cell reactions to treatment

Is Cilento, Italy an uncharted 'Blue Zone?'

Key gene found to prevent muscle breakdown in muscular dystrophy

New study examines how retirement affects mental health among female workers in China

How residential green spaces impact bone health and osteoporosis risk

Aging too quickly? Biological clock linked to heart disease and early death

Higher COVID-19 death risk found in sickle cell disease and trait patients

Study uncovers the anti-aging role of vitamin D and vitamin D receptor in Drosophila midgut model

FB1006: AI-discovered drug advances to clinical trials for ALS treatment

Breakthrough discovery offers hope for reducing infections in cystic fibrosis patients

Cycles of a diet that mimics fasting can reduce signs of immune system aging, as well as insulin resistance and liver fat

Nose cartilage-based knee joint treatment project receives €2.3 million funding

Female ginseng compound holds promise as osteoporosis treatment

Ultra-processed foods: A growing threat to public health

Ageing in austerity: Study connects public spending cuts to increased frailty

New study shows dramatic health benefits of quitting smoking

Frailty among England's oldest adults accelerated during the era of austerity politics

New study links legume consumption to lower risk of colorectal cancer

Study explores traditional Atlantic diets as a potential solution for diet-related diseases and environmental sustainability

Metal pollution contributes to reduced female fertility, with Zinc as a notable exception

Achieving and maintaining ISO/IEC 27001 and BS 10012 certifications

Expanding research and clinical options for children with cancer

Examining how pain could play a direct protective role in the gut

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