World Health

Anti-Aging/Longevity News

Going to church cuts risk of death

Posted in Behavior, Death and Dying on Fri November 21, 2008

Research suggests that regularly attending religious services can reduce the risk of death by approximately 20%. ... Continue Reading

Doctors report world’s first tissue-engineered whole organ transplant

Posted in Artificial & Replacement Organs & Tissues, Bioengineering on Fri November 21, 2008

A team of British researchers and Spanish surgeons have carried out the world's first tissue-engineered whole organ transplant. ... Continue Reading

Bid for OTC Viagra turned down by European regulators

Posted in Men's Health, Sexual-Reproductive on Fri November 21, 2008

A bid to make Viagra available over the counter (OTC) in Europe has failed after regulators raised concerns that there would be too little medical oversight. ... Continue Reading

Gingko has no effect on dementia or Alzheimer’s Onset

Results of a study of more than 3,000 seniors have revealed that the popular supplement Gingko biloba has no impact on the development of dementia or Alzheimer’s disease. ... Continue Reading

Marijuana compounds may benefit aging brain

Posted in Brain and Mental Performance, Medical Marijuana on Thu November 20, 2008

Researchers at Ohio State University say that they have found evidence suggesting that compounds found in the recreational drug marijuana may benefit the aging brain by reducing inflammation and stimulating the growth of new brain cells. ... Continue Reading

Drinking hibiscus tea may help to lower blood pressure

Posted in Cardio-Vascular, Dietary Supplementation on Thu November 20, 2008

New research suggests that drinking several cups of hibiscus tea each day may help to combat high blood pressure. ... Continue Reading

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