Anti-Aging/Longevity News
Eating eggs during pregnancy affects breast cancer outcome of offspring
New research suggests that what a woman eats during pregnancy may offer her offspring protection against breast cancer. ... Continue Reading
Incidence of serious bacterial infections rises with temperature
Researchers have discovered that the incidence of serious infections caused by gram-negative bacteria climbs in line with the temperature outside. ... Continue Reading
MicroRNA a new therapeutic target for heart disease
Scientists have managed to halt the progression of heart disease in mice, and even reverse some of its deleterious effects, by silencing, or blocking, a type of genetic material called microRNA. ... Continue Reading
Antioxidants do not slow aging
Results of a recent study of nematode worms has found that antioxidants have no effect on lifespan, thus suggesting that the free radical theory of aging may well be wrong. ... Continue Reading
Longevity protein implicated in aging
New research suggests that SIRT1, the protein best known for the longevity-promoting effects of calorie restriction, may also play a crucial role in the aging process. ... Continue Reading
New satiety factor identified
Studies on rats and mice have led to the identification of a new satiety factor, a chemical messenger that tells the brain that the stomach is full, thus raising the hope of new treatments for obesity ... Continue Reading
Other News
- Vitamin K supplementation may protect men against insulin resistance
- Majority of stroke patients delay seeking emergency treatment
- Researchers bring prostate cancer to a halt
- Surgeons use stem cells to treat heart failure
- Link between depression and heart attack due to behavior
- Amino acid supplement may help fatigue sufferers
- Men who eat oily fish less likely to die from prostate cancer
- Selenium may reduce risk of metabolic syndrome
- Seaweed drink may aid weight loss
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