Anti-Aging/Longevity News

MicroRNA a new therapeutic target for heart disease

Posted in Cardio-Vascular, Genetics in Disease on Mon December 01, 2008

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

Posted in Aging, Dietary Supplementation on Mon December 01, 2008

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

Posted in Aging, Genetic Research on Fri November 28, 2008

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

Posted in Weight and Obesity on Fri November 28, 2008

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

Vitamin K supplementation may protect men against insulin resistance

Posted in Diabetes, Dietary Supplementation on Fri November 28, 2008

New research suggests that vitamin K supplementation may help to slow the progression of insulin resistance, a condition that significantly increases an individual’s risk of developing type 2 diabetes and heart disease. ... Continue Reading

Majority of stroke patients delay seeking emergency treatment

Posted in Stroke on Fri November 28, 2008

New research has shown that the majority of stroke patients do not think that they are having a stroke and thus do not seek medical help until their condition worsens. ... Continue Reading