Anti-Aging/Longevity News

Genetic testing 'only useful when performed with reason'

Posted in Genetics on Fri May 16, 2008

Genetic testing is only advised for people at risk of developing a genetic condition, according to the Genetic Interest Group. ... Continue Reading

CDC: Over 60s should be immunized against shingles

Posted in Drug Trends, Healthcare and Information on Fri May 16, 2008

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has recommended that adults over the age of 60 should be vaccinated against shingles. ... Continue Reading

Gene therapy shown to help men with erectile dysfunction

Posted in Sexual-Reproductive, Gene Therapy on Thu May 15, 2008

New research has suggested that Maxi-K gene therapy could be safe and effective for men with erectile dysfunction (ED) who have not responded to other treatments. ... Continue Reading

Green tea could 'help people with sleep apnea'

Posted in Sleep on Thu May 15, 2008

New research has suggested that some of the compounds found in green tea could help guard against the cognitive deficits that occur with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). ... Continue Reading

Genetic link to prostate cancer risk identified

Posted in Cancer, Genetic Research, Genetics in Disease on Thu May 15, 2008

A genetic difference could explain why Caucasian men are more likely than Hispanic men to suffer from prostate cancer, a new paper has suggested. ... Continue Reading

Helping Knees Heal Themselves

Posted in Longevity and Age Management, Biotechnology, Bone and Dental, Medical Technology on Wed May 14, 2008

Torn cartilage in the knee can be painful and often times difficult to repair, but a new device is helping those hard to treat tears heal themselves. ... Continue Reading