Topic: Aging

Due to increasing life-spans and improving health many populations are "aging" more slowly than conventional measures indicate. Scientists have developed new measures of aging that take disability and ... more

Health and social services are facing a new challenge, as many illicit drug users get older and face chronic health problems and a reduced quality of life. UK researchers interviewed people aged 49 to ... more

Older HIV-infected adults face unique health challenges stemming from age-related changes to the body accelerated by HIV infection, the side effects of long-term treatment for HIV, the infection itsel ... more

An ongoing research initiative into the health effects of botanical estrogens will get an $8 million boost from the National Institutes of Health. The Botanical Research Center, based at the Universit ... more

News outlets report on hospital industries in Houston, Texas; Irvine, Calif. and Madison County, La. The Houston Chronicle: "Options to address the unique health concerns of older adults are becoming ... more

Data published in Neuron demonstrate proof of concept in long term prevention of disease pathology in a mouse model, without GI side effects SAN DIEGO #8212; In the Sept 9, 2010 issue of Neuron, Neur ... more

Progeria, also known as Hutchinson-Gilford Progeria Syndrome (HGPS), is a rare, fatal genetic disease characterized by an appearance of accelerated aging in children. All children with Progeria die of ... more

Researchers at the Buck Institute for Age Research have discovered a novel way in which insulin affects cell metabolism and cell survival. Surprisingly the insulin signaling pathway, which is involved ... more

Researchers at the Buck Institute for Age Research have discovered a novel way in which insulin affects cell metabolism and cell survival. Surprisingly the insulin signaling pathway, which is involved ... more

Biologists studying human reproduction have identified what is likely the major contributing factor to the maternal age-associated increase in aneuploidy, the term for an abnormal number of chromosome ... more

Source: National Institute on Aging - Related MedlinePlus Pages: Alzheimer's Disease, Memory ... more

Researchers have discovered a novel way in which insulin affects cell metabolism and cell survival. Surprisingly the insulin signaling pathway, which is involved in aging, diabetes and stress response ... more

Mild cognitive impairment, which may include problems with memory or thinking beyond that explained by the normal aging rate, is more common among men than women, say researchers in an article publish ... more

Study results demonstrate progerin increases in blood vessels as we age BOSTON, MA (September 7, 2010) – Progeria, also known as Hutchinson-Gilford Progeria Syndrome (HGPS), is a rare, fatal genetic ... more

Mild cognitive impairment (MCI) may affect more men than women research published in the journal Neurology claims. The study of 2,050 people aged 70-89 living in Olmstead County, Minnesota found MCI w ... more

A new study shows that mild cognitive impairment (MCI) may affect more men than women. The research is published in the September 7, 2010, print issue of Neurology®, the medical journal of the Americ ... more

My list of violations so far:1. forgetting my steel mug when i sometimes get coffee or tea (even though i'm trying to get rid of the habit altogether anyway)2. forgetting to bring my reusable plastic ... more

Demand for healthcare services in both the U.S. and abroad is expected to increase in the coming years. Aided by new advances in medical care, people across the globe are living longer. Here in the ... more

Athens, Ga. – Stem cells might be thought of as trunks in the tree of life. All multi-cellular organisms have them, and they can turn into a dazzling variety other cells—kidney, brain, heart or skin ... more

The Associated Press/Washington Post: Hundreds of thousands of Vietnam War veterans are receiving disability compensation for diseases normally associated with aging - not combat - because of the poss ... more

ST. PAUL, Minn. – New research shows that mentally stimulating activities such as crossword puzzles, reading and listening to the radio may, at first, slow the decline of thinking skills but speed up ... more

In Alzheimer #8217;s disease, the problem is beta-amyloid, a protein that accumulates in the brain and causes nerve cells to weaken and die. Drugs designed to eliminate plaques made of beta-amyloid ha ... more

Berries may help clear toxic proteins from the aging brain via induction of autophagy. Medscape Medical News ... more

Older adults are more likely to have destination memory failures - forgetting who they've shared or not shared information with, according to a new study led by Baycrest's Rotman Research Institute. I ... more

A group of "professional couch potatoes," as one researcher described them, has proven that even moderate exercise - in this case walking at one's own pace for 40 minutes three times a week - can enha ... more

#8230;and over-confidence with false beliefs Toronto, Canada – I #8217;m sure I told you that already! Older adults are more likely to have destination memory failures – forgetting who they #8217;v ... more

Exercise may be great for the body, but it also carries the potential for sports injuries. We regularly hear about professional athletes undergoing surgery for torn ligaments, broken bones, and cartil ... more

A hunt throughout the human genome for variants associated with common, late-onset Parkinson #8217;s disease has revealed a new genetic link that implicates the immune system and offers new targets fo ... more

A group of "professional couch potatoes," as one researcher described them, has proven that even moderate exercise -- in this case walking at one's own pace for 40 minutes three times a week -- can en ... more

Whether a soldier needs a cure for the common cold or brain surgery, the NATO hospital on Kandahar Airfield can handle it. This is one of Afghanistan #8217;s most sophisticated hospitals, and it prov ... more

The Community Living Assistance Services and Supports (CLASS) Act - a largely overlooked component of the 2010 Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act - has the potential to transform long-term car ... more

Findings add new dimension to how memories are encoded, suggest new therapeutic targets Functioning much like gears in a machine, cellular motor proteins are critical to dynamic functions throughout t ... more

Study suggests potential for new oncolytic therapies LA JOLLA, CA-A novel mechanism used by adenovirus to sidestep the cell #8217;s suicide program, could go a long way to explain how tumor suppressor ... more

When 'cross-talk' in brain starts to overlap, reaction time is affected, study finds Source: HealthDay Related MedlinePlus Pages: Brain Diseases, Seniors' Health ... more

OXIS INTERNATIONAL, INC. (OTC Bulletin Board: OXIS, Paris: OXI) is proud to announce that it will introduce the benefits of Ergothioneine to the consumer market in September 2010 via breakthrough prod ... more

NPR continued its series on seniors aging at home. Part two examined a company called Adaptive Home, "one of a growing number of startups that use monitoring technology to revolutionize eld ... more

When 'cross-talk' in brain starts to overlap, reaction time is affected, study finds ... more

Researchers find conflicting results on inflammatory processes Human umbilical cord blood cells (HUCB) used to treat cultured rat brain cells (astrocytes) deprived of oxygen appear to protect astrocyt ... more

Compounds found in various berries and possibly in walnuts may slow down natural aging processes in the brain, new research indicates. ... more

Scientists report the first evidence that eating blueberries, strawberries, and acai berries may help the aging brain stay healthy in a crucial but previously unrecognized way. Their study concludes t ... more

by Alex Smith, MDI heard a prominent speaker talk about studies at the National Institute of Aging.  The speaker described several new large and well funded trials aimed at preventing illnesses ... more

BOSTON, Aug. 23, 2010 — Scientists today reported the first evidence that eating blueberries, strawberries, and acai berries may help the aging brain stay healthy in a crucial but previously unrecogn ... more

University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston researchers believe they've found a way to use widely available blood pressure drugs to fight the muscular weakness that normally accompanies aging. The ... more

Low testosterone levels to blame for low libido, fatigue and weight gain CHICAGO – While most frequently associated with women #8217;s health, age-related hormone changes, often dubbed menopause, can ... more

Researchers believe they've found a way to use widely available blood pressure drugs to fight the muscular weakness that normally accompanies aging. ... more

by Davis Liu, MDEveryone understands the need for a robust primary care workforce in making healthcare more affordable and accessible while keeping those in our care healthy.   With the aging of A ... more

Dilation of blood vessels restores muscle synthesis in elderly GALVESTON, Texas — University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston researchers believe they #8217;ve found a way to use widely available ... more

Overweight American children and adolescents have become fatter over the last decade, according to researchers at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health and National Institute on Aging (N ... more

Alzheimer's disease destroys brain cells and their connections (called synapses), causing memory loss and other cognitive problems that disrupt work, hobbies and daily life. Symptoms can be alleviated ... more

Sanford-Burnham scientists uncover new clues to the molecular action of memantine, a drug used to treat Alzheimer #8217;s disease, that show why side effects are rare Alzheimer #8217;s disease destroy ... more

Gene #8217;s action may help explain why restricting diet lengthens life in animals ANN ARBOR, Mich. — A team of University of Michigan scientists has found that suppressing a newly discovered gene l ... more

Scientists have found that suppressing a newly discovered gene lengthens the lifespan of roundworms. The results offer promising early evidence that scientists may succeed at finding targets for anti- ... more

B vitamins B-6, B-12 and folate all nourish the brain. But much remains to be discovered about the relation between these essential nutrients and our brainpower. U.S. Department of Agriculture (USD ... more

"Preventing Abuse and Exploitation in an Aging America" will be the focus of the 24th Annual Joseph C., Sr. Selenia E. Valley Conference on Aging from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 8 at the U ... more

Boston University and Department of Veterans Affairs researchers discover brain trauma in sports may cause a new disease that mimics ALS (BOSTON) – The Center for the Study of Traumatic Encephalopath ... more

Nutritionist are taking a closer look at the role the B vitamins may play in preventing decline in brain function. ... more

Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University has been named one of the National Institutes of Health's (NIH) Nathan Shock Centers of Excellence in the Basic Biology of Aging. The select g ... more

Technologies developed at the Buck Institute can speed the manufacturing of authentic neurons from stem cells for future clinical applications Researchers at the Buck Institute for Age Research have s ... more

The ability to remember is not just to glimpse into the past; a sharp memory can help with creativity, productivity and even the ability to imagine the future, according to several psychologists. Slee ... more

In Baltimore City, dozens of older adults are now aging safely in their homes, thanks to the work of Assistant Professor Sarah L. Szanton, PhD, CRNP, at the Johns Hopkins University School of Nursing. ... more

Menopause doesn't have to signal the end of a woman's love life. In fact, most women can enjoy even better sex after their reproductive years if they follow some healthy advice. Sex is good exercise a ... more

Variably protease-sensitive prionopathy shares genotype characteristics with Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease A new sporadic prion protein disease has been discovered. Variably protease-sensitive prionopathy ... more

Some people whose drinking habits do not change over the years and decades may find that they develop problems with alcohol when they get older - aging lowers the body's tolerance for alcohol. A drink ... more

Presentations focus on the brain and sleep SAN DIEGO – The ability to remember is not just to glimpse into the past; a sharp memory can help with creativity, productivity and even the ability to imag ... more

File this under #8216;what were they thinking? #8217; Two years ago, Glaxo ponied up $720 million to buy Sirtris Pharmaceuticals, which is famous for trying to develop medicines based on a chemical i ... more

Protect your skin from the sun Source: HealthDay Related MedlinePlus Pages: Skin Aging, Sun Exposure ... more

GlaxoSmithKline(GSK) has cracked down on two of its U.S. executives for selling the anti-aging supplement resveratrol without the company's knowledge or permission, and by doing so, conceivably under ... more

GlaxoSmithKline(GSK) has cracked down on two of its U.S. executives for selling the anti-aging supplement resveratrol without the company's knowledge or permission, and by doing so, conceivably under ... more

Hello, everyone, nice to see you again. There is a cool and welcome breeze wafting across the Pharmalot corporate campus this morning. And so what better way to greet such inviting weather than with a ... more

Having a drink now and then as you get older is not usually thought to be harmful, but alcohol can be a problem for older adults, especially if they take certain medications, have health problems or d ... more

As part of a special section on aging, The Washington Post reports on telemedicine for seniors: "Imagine a 75-year-old receiving wireless medication reminders, straight to his beeping wristband. ... A ... more

Many proteins that form insoluble clumps in the brains of people with Alzheimer's and other neurodegenerative diseases are also found in healthy individuals and clump together as a normal part of agin ... more

Many proteins that form insoluble clumps in the brains of people with Alzheimer #8217;s and other neurodegenerative diseases are also found in healthy individuals and clump together as a normal part o ... more

In neurodegenerative diseases, clumps of insoluble proteins appear in patients' brains. These aggregates contain proteins that are unique to each disease, such as amyloid beta in Alzheimer's disease, ... more

With the help of volunteers aged 18 to 89, researchers have identified for the first time in humans a long-hidden part of the brain called the perforant path. Scientists have struggled for decades to ... more

by William R. Yates, MD I #8217;ve been interested in the role of testosterone in physical performance, depression and aging for many years. While at the University of Iowa, I was inv ... more

The plant extract resveratrol suppresses inflammation, a study finds. WebMD Health News ... more

Open any beauty magazine and it seems as though all the models have full, pronounced cheeks and a firm, tight jaw line. In contrast, aging causes a loss of volume across the middle of the face, result ... more

The Associated Press: The annual trustees report on Medicare and Social Security found that Medicare's hospital trust fund will last 12 years longer because of the health overhaul - until 2029 - but o ... more

Source: American Academy of Dermatology Related MedlinePlus Page: Skin Aging ... more

The Toronto Star: Canada's largest physician group released a report Tuesday saying that Canada's health system needs to be changed to allow "universal access to prescription drugs and improved outpat ... more

The plant extract resveratrol, found in the skin of red grapes, appears to suppress inflammation and may fight aging, according to a new study. ... more

Investigators have identified a potential link between the cardiac index and magnetic resonance imaging to neuropsychological markers of compromised brain health. Medscape Medical News ... more

The Association of Specialty Professors (ASP) has announced the ninth class of T. Franklin Williams Scholars. Seven new investigators will join 75 previous T. Franklin Williams Scholars in working to ... more

Scanning the genomes of more than 100,000 people from all over the world, scientists report the largest set of genes discovered underlying high cholesterol and high triglycerides — the major risk fac ... more

NYU dental researchers have found the first long-term evidence that periodontal (gum) disease may increase the risk of cognitive dysfunction associated with Alzheimer #8217;s disease in healthy indivi ... more

Harvard University researchers have uncovered a mechanism through which caloric restriction and exercise delay some of the debilitating effects of aging by rejuvenating connections between nerves and ... more

Keep your heart healthy and you may slow down the aging of your brain, according to a new study reported in Circulation: Journal of the American Heart Association. In the study, people whose hearts pu ... more

Harvard University researchers have uncovered a mechanism through which caloric restriction and exercise delay some of the debilitating effects of aging by rejuvenating connections between nerves and ... more

Researchers have uncovered a mechanism through which caloric restriction and exercise delay some of the debilitating effects of aging by rejuvenating connections between nerves and the muscles that th ... more

Keep your heart healthy and you may slow down the aging of your brain, according to a new study. ... more

UroToday.com - This report belongs to the large multi-center European Male Aging Study (EMAS), which aims to assess the endocrine and metabolic consequences of the aging process of middle-aged and old ... more

Significant increases in non-AIDS-defining cancers among persons infected with HIV are driven by growth and aging of the AIDS population. Medscape Medical News ... more

US researchers have discovered a biological path that is essential for maintaining normal means of energy production in cells and may help us better understand metabolic processes in cancer and aging ... more

US researchers have discovered a biological path that is essential for maintaining normal means of energy production in cells and may help us better understand metabolic processes in cancer and aging ... more

Most people don #8217;t want to think about getting tested for colorectal cancer, but shrugging off one of the most diagnosed cancers in the U.S. could have life-threatening consequences. Colorectal c ... more

Physical changes occur in all aging brains, but more schooling seems to delay symptoms, study found Source: HealthDay Related MedlinePlus Page: Dementia ... more

Men who develop prostate cancer, especially the more aggressive and dangerous forms that spread throughout the body, tend to retain denser bones as they age than men who stay free of the disease, sugg ... more

BUFFALO, N.Y. #8212; Resveratrol, a popular plant extract shown to prolong life in yeast and lower animals due to its anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties, appears also to suppress inflammati ... more

Sanford-Burnham researchers uncover new clues about the cause of brain cell death in neurodegenerative disorders such as Parkinson #8217;s, Alzheimer #8217;s and Huntington #8217;s diseases LA JOLLA, ... more

Outside advisers to the Food and Drug Administration voted 7-1 yesterday in favor of using the AstraZeneca €™s Brilinta to reduce the risk of heart attacks, strokes and death in patients with seve ... more

Outside advisers to the Food and Drug Administration voted 7-1 yesterday in favor of using the AstraZeneca €™s Brilinta to reduce the risk of heart attacks, strokes and death in patients with seve ... more

The protein SIRT1 in the brain is tied into a mechanism that allows animals to survive when food is scarce, according to a new study. The research suggests that SIRT1 may be involved with the life spa ... more

Physical changes occur in all aging brains, but more schooling seems to delay symptoms, study found ... more

The Hill: "The majority of the nation's seniors have little understanding of what the Democrats' newly enacted healthcare law actually does, according to poll results released Monday. The survey, spon ... more

As hospital and clinical laboratories endure increasingly intense pressures to do more with less, they now face another challenge - rising demand for medical tests driven by an aging U.S. population t ... more

As hospital and clinical laboratories endure increasingly intense pressures to do more with less, they now face another challenge - rising demand for medical tests driven by an aging U.S. population t ... more

Creating a Family Health History is the newest topic on the NIHSeniorHealth website. NIHSeniorHealth is a health and wellness website designed especially for older adults from the National Institute o ... more

At your next family reunion or gathering, consider discussing a different type of family tree--the family health history. Find out how to collect, organize and use information about your family's heal ... more

Hot summer weather can pose special health risks to older adults. The National Institute on Aging (NIA), part of the National Institutes of Health, has some advice for helping older people avoid heat- ... more

Source: National Institute on Aging - Related MedlinePlus Pages: Heat Illness, Seniors' Health ... more

Reform Eases Long-Term Health Care Woes The San Francisco Chronicle Our system of long-term care does not provide adequate or coordinated human services and medical treatment for our growing aging pop ... more

SIRT1 gene appears to control production of the devastating protein fragments CAMBRIDGE, Mass. #8212; MIT biologists report that they have discovered the first link between the amyloid plaques that f ... more

Specialized brain training targeted at the regions of a rat #8217;s brain that process sound reversed many aspects of normal, age-related cognitive decline and improved the health of the brain cells, ... more

Researchers found that a combination of nutrients called NT-020 promoted adult neural stem cell proliferation in aged rats and boosted their memory and spatial navigation performance. They tested two ... more

The brain undergoes rapid growth and development in the early years of life and then degenerates as we progress into old age, yet little is known about the biological processes that distinguish brain ... more

Cynthia Owusu, MD, associate professor at Case Western Reserve University and geriatric-oncologist at University Hospitals Case Medical Center, the School's primary affiliate, has received nearly $500 ... more

The brain undergoes rapid growth and development in the early years of life and then degenerates as we progress into old age, yet little is known about the biological processes that distinguish brain ... more

Source: Alzheimer's Association Related MedlinePlus Page: Alzheimer's Disease ... more

Today's older Americans enjoy longer lives and better health than did previous generations. These and other trends are reported in Older Americans 2010: Key Indicators of Well-Being, a unique, compreh ... more

The National Council on Aging (NCOA) today announced the addition of Independent Living Systems (ILS) as the newest partner to sponsor a Private Label version of BenefitsCheckUp, NCOA's online screeni ... more

The Gerontological Society of America (GSA) - the nation's largest interdisciplinary organization devoted to the field of aging - has chosen Pankaj Kapahi, PhD, of the Buck Institute for Age Research ... more

As a sign of aging or in a suit, wrinkles are almost never welcome, but two papers in the current issue of Physical Review Letters offer some perspective on what determines their size and shape in sof ... more

Researchers at the Stanford University School of Medicine have developed a technique they believe will help scientists overcome a major hurdle to the use of adult stem cells for treating muscular dyst ... more

The Gerontological Society of America (GSA) - the nation's largest interdisciplinary organization devoted to the field of aging - has chosen Karl Pillemer, PhD, of Cornell University as the 2010 recip ... more

Research is providing new insight into why a restricted diet can lead to a longer lifespan and reduced incidence of age-related diseases for a wide variety of animals. Scientists have known for some t ... more

Researchers have developed a technique they believe will help scientists overcome a major hurdle to the use of adult stem cells for treating muscular dystrophy and other muscle-wasting disorders that ... more

Life is about to get a lot more challenging for America €™s radiologists. The aging Baby Boomer generation (78 million strong and turning 60 at the rate of 8,000 members per day) will need more health ... more

Now that scientists have learned so much about aging through laboratory studies, it's time to translate those findings into medicines that can benefit our aging population. That was the message delive ... more

In its first update in 26 years, the National Institute on Aging and the Alzheimer €™s Association proposes new diagnostic criteria for earlier detection of all three stages of Alzheimer €™s diseas ... more

Now that scientists have learned so much about aging through laboratory studies, it's time to translate those findings into medicines that can benefit our aging population, experts urge. ... more

Drugs commonly taken for a variety of common medical conditions including insomnia, allergies, or incontinence negatively affect the brain causing long term cognitive impairment in older African-Ameri ... more

Experts from the National Institute on Aging and the Alzheimer's Association have issued suggestions to update the criteria for the diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease. ... more

Drugs commonly taken for a variety of common medical conditions including insomnia, allergies, or incontinence negatively affect the brain causing long term cognitive impairment in older African-Ameri ... more

A new study suggests that shorter length of leukocyte telomeres - chromosome markers of biological aging - are associated with an increased risk of cancer and death from cancer, according to a study i ... more

Low vitamin D levels may be an early warning signal for the risk of dementia A research team from the Peninsula Medical School, University of Exeter, has established the first clear link between vitam ... more

The CDC study shows that six in 10 American adults were regular drinkers in 2005-2007, but only about three in 10 regularly exercised.Since 1997, rates of cigarette smoking have declined by several pe ... more

Discovery could lead to new drugs to fight Alzheimer #8217;s, other neurological diseases CAMBRIDGE, Mass. — The same molecular mechanism that increases life span through calorie restriction may help ... more

In 20 years, approximately 72 million older adults will reside in the United States, almost double the current number, according to the U.S. Administration on Aging. Potential issues are compounded by ... more

Source: National Institute of Mental Health - Related MedlinePlus Pages: Alzheimer's Disease, Memory ... more

The ability to combat some age-related diseases, such as cancer and diabetes, may rest with scientists unlocking clues about the molecular and cellular processes governing aging. The underlying theory ... more

The ability to combat some age-related diseases, such as cancer and diabetes, may rest with scientists unlocking clues about the molecular and cellular processes governing aging. The underlying theory ... more

The ability to combat some age-related diseases, such as cancer and diabetes, may rest with scientists unlocking clues about the molecular and cellular processes governing aging. The underlying theory ... more

Scientists have discovered a compound that restores the capacity to form new memories in aging rats, likely by improving the survival of newborn neurons in the brain's memory hub. The research has tur ... more

Scientists have discovered a compound that restores the capacity to form new memories in aging rats, likely by improving the survival of newborn neurons in the brain's memory hub. The research, funded ... more

NIH grantees eye neuroprotective mechanism for Alzheimer #8217;s Scientists have discovered a compound that restores the capacity to form new memories in aging rats, likely by improving the survival o ... more

Aging cells greatly increase your risk of deadly cancer -- even if you're still relatively young, a new study suggests. ... more

The ability to combat some age-related diseases may rest with scientists unlocking clues about the molecular and cellular processes governing aging. The underlying theory is that if the healthy portio ... more

It's hot out there! Learn about heat illness on MedlinePlus, or read about hyperthermia from the National Institute on Aging. ... more

A protein found in cells throughout the body must be present in a specific set of neurons in the brain to prevent weight gain after chronic feeding on high-calorie meals, new findings from UT Southwes ... more

In an effort to extend the length of a disability-free life for older adults, researchers from Rush University Medical Center are partnering with colleagues from across the U.S. and Australia in the l ... more

A new study suggests that shorter length of leukocyte telomeres – chromosome markers of biological aging – are associated with an increased risk of cancer and death from cancer, according to a study ... more

High levels of several vitamin E components in the blood are associated with a decreased risk for Alzheimer #8217;s disease (AD) in advanced age, suggesting that vitamin E may help prevent cognitive d ... more

A new study casts doubt on the theory that oxidative stress shortens lifespan. Researchers have identified mutations in 10 different genes of worms (genes believed to have counterparts in humans) that ... more

A new study suggests that shorter length of leukocyte telomeres -- chromosome markers of biological aging -- are associated with an increased risk of cancer and death from cancer, according to a new s ... more

Contact: Tracey DePellegrin Connelly td2p@andrew.cmu.edu 412-268-1812 Genetics Society of America Research published in the journal Genetics shows that your genes may be more important than antioxidan ... more

ST. PAUL, Minn. – A new study shows that having depression may nearly double your risk of developing dementia later in life. The research will be published in the July 6, 2010, issue of Neurology®, ... more

Scientists have found a statistical connection between the vitamin supplement DHEA, used to counter the effects of aging, and successful pregnancy rates in women undergoing treatment for infertility. ... more

The Carlat Psychiatry Blog: Former Emory Psychiatrist Criticizes NemeroffDr. John Nardo, a former director of the psychiatry residency at Emory University, recently wrote the following letter to A ... more

The Carlat Psychiatry Blog: Former Emory Psychiatrist Criticizes NemeroffDr. John Nardo, a former director of the psychiatry residency at Emory University, recently wrote the following letter to A ... more

Source: National Institute on Aging - Related MedlinePlus Pages: Hormones, Seniors' Health ... more

Tel Aviv University finds anti-aging supplement is a fountain of hope for would-be mothers According to the American Pregnancy Association, six million women a year deal with infertility. Now, a Tel A ... more

Wasn't this supposed to save us money???The Outlook for Major Health Care Programs and Social Security Growth in spending on health care programs remains the central fiscal challenge facing the nati ... more

A clinical trial of testosterone treatment in older men, reported June 30 online in the New England Journal of Medicine, has found a higher rate of adverse cardiovascular events, such as heart attacks ... more

The New York Times: "With a nudge from the new health care law and pressure from Medicare, hospitals, doctors and nurses are struggling to prepare for explosive growth in the numbers of high-risk elde ... more

Scientists have discovered that when they transplant ovaries from young mice into aging female mice, not only does the procedure make the mice fertile again, but also it rejuvenates their behavior and ... more

Aine Brady, T.D., Minister for Older People and Health Promotion, yesterday officially launched an Open Week entitled 'Keeping Active and Enjoying Life' organised by the National Rehabilitation Hospit ... more

Rome, Italy: Scientists have discovered that when they transplant ovaries from young mice into aging female mice, not only does the procedure make the mice fertile again, but also it rejuvenates their ... more

Tel Aviv University #8217;s brain-to-computer chip technology revolutionizes neurological therapy By stimulating certain areas of the brain, scientists can alleviate the effects of disorders such as d ... more

The Gerontological Society of America (GSA) - the nation's largest interdisciplinary organization devoted to the field of aging - has chosen Helene Fung, PhD, of the Chinese University of Hong Kong as ... more

A mechanism that regulates stem-cell differentiation in mice testes suggests a similar process that may trigger degenerative disease in humans, according to a Penn State College of Agricultural Scienc ... more

Drugs may promote memory function and reduce cognitive deterioration without influencing blood pressure Researchers at Mount Sinai School of Medicine have found that the drug carvedilol, currently pre ... more

by Therese Bevers, MD Thanks to modern medicine, more people are living longer, but a longer life isn €™t always a healthier one. According to the American Cancer Society, about 77 pe ... more

The most common - and under-diagnosed - genetic disease in humans just may be a cause of the worst form of macular degeneration, Medical College of Georgia researchers report. They are pursuing a link ... more

At a time when consumer interest in health-enhancing foods is high, Agricultural Research Service (ARS)-funded scientists have contributed to a limited but growing body of evidence of a link between v ... more

Resveratrol inhibits formation of damaging blood vessels in mouse retina Resveratrol — found in red wine, grapes, blueberries, peanuts and other plants — stops out-of-control blood vessel growth in ... more

With the large Baby Boomer population reaching its senior years, the incidence of age-related vision loss in the U.S. is expected to increase. Specifically, experts are anticipating a rise in age-rela ... more

The most common -- and under-diagnosed -- genetic disease in humans just may be a cause of the worst form of macular degeneration, researchers report. They are pursuing a link between hemochromatosis, ... more

Middle-aged partner swappers more likely to be infected than prostitutes, Dutch study found Source: HealthDay Related MedlinePlus Page: Sexually Transmitted Diseases ... more

As summer rolls around, elderly people may want to think twice about taking their shoes off when they get home. Going barefoot in the home, or wearing slippers or socks with no shoes, may contribute t ... more

Middle-aged partner swappers more likely to be infected than prostitutes, Dutch study found ... more

A new study that finds low testosterone is much less common in older men than previously thought - and is closely identified with just nine specific symptoms - may cause physicians and patients to ret ... more

Speaking in response to today's emergency budget, Dr Peter Carter, Chief Executive General Secretary of the Royal College of Nursing (RCN), said: "Nurses are under no illusion that difficult decisi ... more

Although long-term care of sick or disabled loved ones is widely recognized as a threat to the caregiver's health and quality of life, a new study led by University at Buffalo psychologist Michael Pou ... more

Compound found in red wine neutralizes toxicity of proteins related to Alzheimer #8217;s Troy, N.Y. An organic compound found in red wine – resveratrol – has the ability to neutralize the toxic effe ... more

The process of aging disturbs a broad range of cellular mechanisms in a complex fashion and is not well understood. Computer models using fuzzy logic might help to unravel these complexities and predi ... more

Aging well doesn't mean simply living longer-it means staying healthy and active so that you can continue doing what you love for as long as possible. Now, a growing body of research suggests that the ... more

Once again, a battle looms over the cost of treating wet age-related macular degeneration. An unpublished study shows Medicare can save more than $500 million annually by using Avastin, instead of Luc ... more

Dramatic jump in aging Boomers seeking help for drug abuse, study finds Source: HealthDay Related MedlinePlus Pages: Drug Abuse, Seniors' Health ... more

Scientists have for the first time identified the symptoms associated with what has been termed late-onset hypogonadism or "male menopause" caused by a reduction in testosterone production in aging me ... more

Tampa, Fla. (June 16, 2010) – A research team from McGill University (Canada) report a beneficial effect on cardiac function in mouse models when implanted monocytes - a type of white blood cell that ... more

STANFORD, Calif. - Researchers at the Stanford University School of Medicine have identified a new group of proteins involved in determining the life span of laboratory roundworms. Blocking the expres ... more

Dramatic jump in aging Boomers seeking help for drug abuse, study finds ... more

UC San Diego researchers say too much α-synuclein shuts down cell communications, helps cause dementia In diverse neurodegenerative diseases ranging from Parkinson #8217;s to Alzheimer #8217;s, resea ... more

ATLANTA— June 16, 2010—A new consensus statement of experts assembled by the American Diabetes Association and the American Cancer Society reviews emerging evidence that suggests cancer incidence is ... more

Researchers explore potential interventions in a special issue of the Journal of Alzheimer #8217;s Disease Amsterdam, The Netherlands, June 14, 2010 – Although effective treatment for Alzheimer #8217 ... more

STANFORD, Calif. — Antibodies — warrior proteins the immune system makes to defend the body against invading pathogens such as viruses and bacteria — have a gentler side nobody knew about until now ... more

Nearly nine in 10 people think feeling weaker is one of the worst parts about aging, according to a recent survey commissioned by Abbott (NYSE: ABT) and developed in conjunction with the AGS Foundatio ... more

In March, the Harvard Business Review named regenerative medicine as one of ten innovations that will transform medicine. The field of regenerative medicine has generated excitement for its potential ... more

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Findings could pave the way for novel treatments Researchers have discovered how mutations in the presenilin 1 gene cause early-onset Alzheimer #8217;s disease (AD). The finding, reported online in th ... more