We know that physical exercise is good for our health and longevity, but new research shows how even the smallest differences in our daily habits can lead to meaningful benefits. Based on an analysi…...
As we get older, chemical marks on our DNA slowly shift. Now, a study reveals this 'drift' in gut stem cells is fueled by inflammation and disrupted cell signaling, and it may help explain why our ri…...
Many of the body's processes slow down or falter as we get older, including tissue regeneration. In a new study, researchers detail a promising method to get this vital repair work back up to speed. …...
When someone is affected by a stroke, the standard treatment to restore blood flow to the brain can both save their life and cause additional damage damage which a new, injectable nanomaterial promis…...
As we age, the immune system gradually declines in function, leaving the body more vulnerable to disease. Scientists have discovered a new way to rejuvenate a key component of immune function, potent…...
Reduced blood flow to the brain is thought to be a key factor in many forms of dementia, including Alzheimer's, and scientists have just identified a new mechanism regulating this flow, which may als…...
Using exercise to treat depression can be as effective as therapy or antidepressants, according to a new review of previous trials, potentially offering an affordable and personalized approach to imp…...
More than 9 out of 10 Alzheimer's cases could be driven by specific variations in a single gene and the protein it produces, a new study reveals, suggesting that treatments targeting this well-known …...
There's growing evidence that the number of missing teeth a person has is an indicator of their risk of dying earlier than expected, and new research suggests the condition of their remaining teeth m…...
Long-term exposure to the pesticide chlorpyrifos, widely used on US farms, has been linked to a more than 2.5-fold increase in the risk of developing Parkinson's disease, according to new research. …...