Proteins Reduce Uptake of Calcium Crystals to Prevent Damage to Blood...
British researchers have identified two proteins in human blood that have been shown to reduce age-related damage caused to blood vessels while offering protection against atherosclerosis and arthritis.
Calcification is a...
Predatory Viruses Reshape the Gut Microbiome as They Hunt Bacteria
The gut microbiome is a complex, interconnected ecosystem of species. And, like any ecosystem, some organisms are predators and some are prey. A new...
Low-Grade Prostate Cancers May Not Become Aggressive With Time
Prostate cancer aggressiveness may be established when the tumor is formed and not alter with time, according to a study published in Cancer Research, a...
Deep Sleep May Act as Fountain of Youth in Old Age
As we grow older our nights are frequently plagued by bouts of wakefulness, bathroom trips and other nuisances as we lose our ability to...
Menopause and Sleepless Nights Make Women Age Faster
Two new studies reveal that menopause and the insomnia is often causes can make women age faster. The dual findings, published in the July 25 issues of the Proceedings...
Blueberry/Grape Compound Reduces Body Fat in Mice, Potential Role for Treating...
Pterostilbene, a phenolic compound in the same family as resveratrol, is present in small amounts in a large variety of foods and beverages like blueberries...
Common Antioxidant Slows Skin Aging in Humans
New work from the University of Maryland suggests that a common, inexpensive and safe chemical can slow the aging of human skin. The researchers...
Osteoporosis a Major Threat to Women’s Independence
According to a new report published by the International Osteoporosis Foundation (IOF), women may expect to live longer but their quality of life will...
Turmeric Compound Boosts Regeneration of Brain Stem Cells
A bioactive compound in turmeric has been shown to promote stem cell proliferation and differentiation in the brain according to new research published today...
Artificial Cartilage May Repair Damaged Knees, Reduce Need For Joint Replacement...
A new cartilage-like material could make the job of repairing damaged knees much easier. The thin, slippery layer of cartilage cushioning the bones in your...
Compound in Avocados, Leafy Greens, Shown to Slow Brain Aging
Spinach and kale are favorites of those looking to stay physically fit, but they also could keep consumers cognitively fit, according to a new...
Health of Older Women Enhanced by Eating Two Servings of Walnuts...
A new study reveals that eating just 1 to 2 servings of walnuts per week (1/4 cup per serving) could lower incidence of physical...
