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AI toolset reveals links between lung fibrosis and aging

A new research paper was published in Volume 17, Issue 8 of Aging-US on August 8, 2025, titled "AI-driven toolset for IPF and aging research associates lung fibrosis with accelerated aging."

11 Sep 2025

New diagnostic code brings recognition and support for Gulf War Illness

Gulf War illness (GWI), the chronic, debilitating condition linked to military service in the 1990-1991 Gulf War, will receive a dedicated diagnostic code in the October 2025 release of the International Classification of Diseases (ICD-10-CM).

11 Sep 2025

Smartwatches may help detect PTSD linked to media exposure

In a three-year study involving more than 5,000 residents of Israel before and after the mass traumatic events of October 7, 2023, those who watched extensive media coverage of the attacks were found to be more likely to develop post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).

10 Sep 2025

New method reveals how mitochondrial DNA mutations influence cancer growth

Mitochondria act as energy factories in cells and have their own, separate DNA. Mutations to mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA) have been observed in cancer, but it has been unclear how these changes might affect cancer growth.

10 Sep 2025

Study uncovers new associations between gut microbiome and aging process

A new research paper was published in Volume 17, Issue 8 of Aging-US on August 1, 2025, titled "Causal relationships between gut microbiome and hundreds of age-related traits: evidence of a replicable effect on ApoM protein levels."

10 Sep 2025

Why smartphone use on the toilet may increase hemorrhoid risk

Adults using smartphones on the toilet spent significantly more time seated and had 46% higher odds of hemorrhoids on colonoscopy. The cross-sectional study suggests prolonged sitting, not straining, may be the key driver of hemorrhoid risk.

8 Sep 2025

Social isolation drives reward-seeking behavior in teens

A study has found that adolescents become highly motivated to seek rewards after just a few hours of social isolation.

5 Sep 2025

Healthy grain foods linked to improved diet quality and metabolic markers

With so much confusion around what makes a grain food truly healthy, new research now offers a clearer picture: a combination of grain foods can support better nutrition and metabolic health when they deliver on nutrient density.

4 Sep 2025

What happened to the midlife unhappiness hump?

Recent research shows a decline in youth mental health, replacing the traditional unhappiness hump with increased stress and depression in younger generations.

4 Sep 2025

Do pediatricians recommend vaccines to make a profit? There’s not much money in it

It makes sense to approach some marketing efforts with skepticism. Scams, deepfakes, and deceptive social media posts are common, with people you don't know seeking to profit from your behavior.

3 Sep 2025

At CDC, worries mount that agency has taken anti-science turn

Public health and access to lifesaving vaccines are on the line in a high-stakes leadership battle at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

3 Sep 2025

Exosomes carry key indicators of biological aging

A new research paper featured on the cover of Volume 17, Issue 8 of Aging (Aging-US) was published on July 30, 2025, titled "Exosomes released from senescent cells and circulatory exosomes isolated from human plasma reveal aging-associated proteomic and lipid signatures."

2 Sep 2025

$New hypothesis links internal fat biology to heart failure with preserved ejection fraction$

New hypothesis links internal fat biology to heart failure with preserved ejection fraction

Heart failure with preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF) appears to develop as a result of changes in the biology of a person's internal fat tissue, according to the Adipokine Hypothesis, a new way of understanding how fat may impact the heart.

1 Sep 2025

Disrupting protein quality control slows tumor growth in pediatric rhabdomyosarcoma

A new research paper was published in Volume 16 of Oncotarget on August 29, 2025, titled "In vivo manipulation of the protein homeostasis network in rhabdomyosarcoma."

29 Aug 2025

Daily use of low-dose colchicine may slow growth of blood mutations linked to disease

Taking low-dose colchicine daily may slow the progression of a common acquired gene mutation found in the blood of older adults that can lead to certain blood cancers and increased risk of cardiovascular disease, according to a subanalysis of the LoDoCo2 trial published in JACC, the flagship journal of the American College of Cardiology, and simultaneously presented at ESC Congress 2025.

29 Aug 2025

AUF1 protein shown to suppress cellular senescence and altered metabolism

A new research paper was published in Volume 17, Issue 7 of Aging (Aging-US) on July 24, 2025, titled "RNA-binding protein AUF1 suppresses cellular senescence and glycolysis by targeting PDP2 and PGAM1 mRNAs."

27 Aug 2025

Abnormal fusion protein drives childhood brain tumor through condensate formation

A study looking at the biophysical properties of an abnormal protein driving cancer cells is giving scientists new therapeutic clues for how to treat ependymoma, the third most common childhood brain tumor.

27 Aug 2025

Adjusting fertility drug timing boosts ovulation success in rat models

Researchers at Osaka Metropolitan University have found that changing the timing of fertility drugs to match the follicle maturity period significantly increases the number of ovulated oocytes-the cells that develop into eggs-during artificial fertilization, even in rats that typically produce few oocytes.

27 Aug 2025

Faster biological aging associated with lower cognitive performance in later life

A new research paper was published in Volume 17, Issue 7 of Aging (Aging-US) on July 21, 2025, titled "Association of DNA methylation age acceleration with digital clock drawing test performance: the Framingham Heart Study."

26 Aug 2025

New guidelines highlight importance of vaccination for heart patients

The American College of Cardiology has issued Concise Clinical Guidance (CCG) recommending vaccines to protect adults with heart disease against respiratory illness, including influenza, COVID-19 and RSV, and other diseases where vaccination is shown to offer cardiovascular protective benefits.

26 Aug 2025

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AI toolset reveals links between lung fibrosis and aging

New diagnostic code brings recognition and support for Gulf War Illness

Smartwatches may help detect PTSD linked to media exposure

New method reveals how mitochondrial DNA mutations influence cancer growth

Study uncovers new associations between gut microbiome and aging process

Why smartphone use on the toilet may increase hemorrhoid risk

Social isolation drives reward-seeking behavior in teens

Healthy grain foods linked to improved diet quality and metabolic markers

What happened to the midlife unhappiness hump?

Do pediatricians recommend vaccines to make a profit? There’s not much money in it

At CDC, worries mount that agency has taken anti-science turn

Exosomes carry key indicators of biological aging

New hypothesis links internal fat biology to heart failure with preserved ejection fraction

Disrupting protein quality control slows tumor growth in pediatric rhabdomyosarcoma

Daily use of low-dose colchicine may slow growth of blood mutations linked to disease

AUF1 protein shown to suppress cellular senescence and altered metabolism

Abnormal fusion protein drives childhood brain tumor through condensate formation

Adjusting fertility drug timing boosts ovulation success in rat models

Faster biological aging associated with lower cognitive performance in later life

New guidelines highlight importance of vaccination for heart patients

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