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Neuroscience
A single brain scan can tell how fast you're aging
Any high school reunion is a sharp reminder that some people age more gracefully than others. Some enter their older years still physically spry and mentally sharp. Others start feeling frail or forgetful much earlier in ...
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Medical economics
Australian life expectancy inequality narrows, but disadvantaged areas still lag behind
Australia has made progress in reducing socioeconomic inequalities in life expectancy since the late 2010s, according to new research from The Australian National University (ANU), setting the country apart from many other ...
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Moderna's new flu shot shows strong results in older adults
Moderna's new flu vaccine, based on the same mRNA technology used in its COVID-19 shot, showed promising results in a major trial, the company announced Monday.
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Study investigates therapy vs medication for anxiety recovery in people over 60
There is new evidence suggesting therapy may lead to higher recovery rates than medication in people over 60 who experience anxiety disorders, says Associate Professor Carly Johnco.
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Aging-related inflammation is not universal across human populations, new study finds
Inflammation, long considered a hallmark of aging, may not be a universal human experience, according to a new study from Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health. The research suggests that "inflammaging"—chronic, ...
Jun 30, 2025
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Senescence uncovered: Scientists find worms can mimic mammalian cell aging process
Senescent cells, which are damaged and inflammatory, contribute significantly to aging. Researchers at the Max Planck Institute for Biology of Aging have found that worms can enter a senescent-like state, similar to that ...
Jun 30, 2025
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Researchers explore the connection between programmed cell death and tissue regeneration
The delicate balance between cell death and regeneration is crucial for human health and longevity. Most mechanisms involved in programmed cell death (PCD) play a key role in normal tissue renewal and repair after injury. ...
Jun 30, 2025
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How the brain supports social processing as people age
Because aging weakens cognitive skills, older people can struggle to read difficult social cues. A brain region involved in attention and arousal—the locus coeruleus (LC)—helps with complex tasks, and its connections ...
Jun 30, 2025
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Half of UK adults worry about painful death, survey reveals
Almost half (47%) of UK adults are worried that they or their loved ones will have a painful or undignified death, according to a survey commissioned by King's College London.
Jun 30, 2025
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Proposed Medicaid cuts could have a 'far-reaching, disproportionate' impact on older workers
Proposed measures to impose historic cuts on Medicaid spending could have a devastating impact on millions of older working-age Americans, according to a new analysis conducted by Nari Rhee, director of the Labor Center's ...
Jun 27, 2025
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Lack of psychogeriatric beds putting patients and doctors at risk
Placing physically and sexually aggressive older psychiatric patients in general hospital wards is both unsafe and unethical, a University of Otago—Ōtākou Whakaihu Waka-led paper argues.
Jun 27, 2025
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There is no loneliness epidemic, so why do we keep talking as if there is?
Most people experience periods of loneliness, isolation or solitude in their lives. But these are different things, and the proportion of people feeling lonely is stable over time. So why do we keep talking about an epidemic ...
Jun 26, 2025
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Undetected brain tumors more common in older women than previously known
In a study from the University of Gothenburg, 2.7% of 70-year-old women were found to have tumors of the meninges. The researchers emphasize that such findings should be treated with diligence and careful consideration.
Jun 26, 2025
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New research on home care cooperatives identifies novel approaches for improving home care quality
New research on home care cooperatives—agencies co-owned and managed by home care workers—has identified key factors that appear to significantly improve the quality of care for patients.
Jun 26, 2025
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The protein agrin is essential for balancing bone tissue, research finds
A recent discovery could transform our understanding of bone health maintenance and pave the way for potential treatments for bone diseases, including osteoporosis. Researchers at the University of São Paulo's Ribeirão ...
Jun 25, 2025
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How old are you really? Are the latest 'biological age' tests all they're cracked up to be?
We all like to imagine we're aging well. Now a simple blood or saliva test promises to tell us by measuring our "biological age." And then, as many have done, we can share how "young" we really are on social media, along ...
Jun 25, 2025
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Breaking the silence about men breaking bones
Weak bones can have deadly consequences. Women often get bone density tests to screen for osteoporosis, yet many men don't even realize they are at risk until they suffer a major fracture.
Jun 25, 2025
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Nurse practitioners critical in treating older adults as ranks of geriatricians shrink
Nurse practitioners are increasingly filling a gap that is expected to widen as the senior population explodes and the number of geriatricians declines. The Health Resources and Services Administration projects a 50% increase ...
Jun 25, 2025
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Staying physically active may slow cognitive decline
Physical activity is widely recognized as an important aspect of a healthy lifestyle, but a new study from the University of Georgia published in The Journal of Prevention of Alzheimer's Disease has found an additional benefit—staving ...
Jun 25, 2025
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A critical link exists among high temps, aging and disease risk
As we age, extreme heat causes many heat-related illnesses that can lead to serious health issues. A new study from the University of California, Irvine's Joe C. Wen School of Population & Public Health adds to that list.
Jun 24, 2025
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Blood protein HMGB1 could be spreading aging throughout the body, study finds
For the first time in the world, a Korean research team discovered how cellular aging can spread systemically through the bloodstream—offering new insights and a potential therapeutic strategy to combat aging-related decline.
Jun 24, 2025
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Poll shows wide variation in older adults' preparations to age in place
Overall, 46% of adults age 65 and older have taken steps to "age in place," according to a new poll. This includes 31% who have made modifications to make their home more age-friendly and 26% who have already moved to a place ...
Jun 24, 2025
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Sugary drinks in older age show no effect on dementia, large study finds
Zhejiang University School of Medicine in China, along with American researchers, has found no link between late-life intake of sugar or artificially-sweetened beverages and all-cause dementia in older U.S. adults.
New way to find 'aged' cells marks fresh approach for research into aging
Researchers from Tokyo Metropolitan University have created a new way of telling aged human cells apart from younger ones using electric fields. While key markers have been found for these senescent cells, current methods ...
Jun 23, 2025
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Assisted dying—medical anthropologist discusses complex practical and ethical road ahead
The House of Commons narrowly passed the terminally ill adults (end of life) bill on June 20, a significant step toward legalizing assisted dying in England and Wales. The bill must still pass through the House of Lords before ...
Jun 23, 2025
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