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Alzheimer's moves faster in people with Down syndrome
Futurity· 9 hours agoNearly all adults with Down syndrome will develop evidence of Alzheimer’s disease by late middle...
A cheap drug may slow down aging. A study will determine if it works
NPR· 4 days agoResearch suggests metformin has anti-inflammatory effects that could help protect against common...
Counterfeit Botox injections sicken 22 across 11 states, US health officials warn
Billings Gazette· 1 day agoCounterfeit Botox injections can cause botulism, a deadly disease that starts with double or blurred...
More Cases of Asthma, COPD, Hypertension After Military Burn Pit Exposure
MedPage Today· 1 day agoProlonged deployment to military bases with open burn pits was associated with increased risks for...
Scientists explore the coupling between health span and lifespan in Caenorhabditis
Medical Xpress· 2 days agoA new research paper was published in Aging titled, "The coupling between healthspan and lifespan in Caenorhabditis depends on complex interactions between compound intervention and genetic background."
Warning Letters Safely Lowered Antipsychotic Prescribing in Dementia
MedPage Today· 1 day agoOverprescribing warning letters modestly cut the use of antipsychotic medications without apparent...
National trial safely scaled back prescribing of a powerful antipsychotic for the elderly
Science Daily· 22 hours ago"Our study shows that low-cost letter interventions can safely reduce antipsychotic prescribing to patients with dementia," said Adam Sacarny, PhD, assistant professor of Health Policy and Management ...
5 Gut Facts Experts Want You to Know
New York Times· 7 days agoFlatulence, constipation and diarrhea can be embarrassing. “We’ve heard it all,” said Sophie Balzora, a gastroenterologist and clinical professor of...
Could Eating Less Help You Live Longer?
New York Times· 2 days agoCalorie restriction and intermittent fasting both increase longevity in animals, aging experts say. If you put a lab mouse on a diet, cutting the...
Outdoor Enjoyment Linked to Less Inflammation - Neuroscience News
Neuroscience News· 3 days agoSummary: A new study reveals a biological link between enjoying nature and reduced inflammation...
