The Science of Aging: New Insights Into When “Old Age” Begins

Increases in life expectancy and later retirement could explain the shift in public perception of when old age begins. Middle-aged and older adults believe that old age begins later in life than their ... Read More

Scientific Breakthrough Could Tackle Depression and Heart Disease

Researchers have discovered a genetic link between depression and heart disease that could help to find new ... of cardiovascular disease. However, the latest research suggests both diseases have a ... Read More

Accelerated aging biology in the placenta found to contribute to a rare form of pregnancy-related heart failure

A form of heart failure that occurs during late pregnancy or early postpartum, peripartum cardiomyopathy (PPCM) is a major cause of maternal death. Read More

Cancer history raises cardiovascular disease risk in hypertensive patients

Research reveals that individuals with hypertension and a history of cancer are at an increased risk of cardiovascular disease, with those undergoing chemotherapy facing the highest risk. Read More

Women's heart disease is underdiagnosed, but new machine learning models can help solve this problem

When it comes to matters of the heart, cardiovascular disease in women is underdiagnosed compared to men. A popular scoring system used to estimate how likely a person is to develop a cardiovascular ... Read More

Women’s Heart Disease Is Underdiagnosed, but New AI Models Can Help Remedy This

Machine learning allows for more accurate predictions of heart disease risk, highlights need for sex-specific criteria ... Read More

Cheap diabetes drug may extend lifespan, scientists say

Scientific interest peaks in low-cost drug's role in extending lifespan. NEW YORK, April 24: Scientists are exploring the potential of metformin, a low-cost drug commonly used to treat Type 2 diabetes ... Read More

Study explores tocotrienols' neuroprotective effects in obesity-related cognitive decline

Beyond its well-documented associations with physical health issues, such as cardiovascular disease and diabetes, obesity has also been linked to cognitive decline, including conditions like Alzheimer ... Read More

Exercise reduces aging-related fat buildup in tissues

New research suggests that aging might be slowed down or even reversed with the help of a simple intervention: exercise. Read More

Could keto diet delay early Alzheimer's?

The keto diet has been linked to multiple health benefits, including lowered blood pressure and reduced blood sugar, but could it also help to combat the early stages of Alzheimer’s disease? Read More

Researchers find that accelerated aging biology in the placenta contributes to a rare form of pregnancy-related heart failure

In a new study, researchers show that elevated levels of proteins related to cellular senescence, or aging, in the blood and the placenta are linked to this form of heart failure. Read More