Anti-Aging/Longevity News

Potential therapeutic target for Alzheimer’s identified

Posted in Alzheimer's Disease on Thu January 08, 2009

Research into the pathology of Alzheimer’s disease has led scientists from the US and Europe to discover that impaired energy metabolism may play a key role in the development of the disease. It is hoped that the discovery may lead to new treatments for the devastating neurodegenerative condition. ... Continue Reading

Researchers find cancer-protecting compounds in black raspberries

Posted in Cancer, Dietary Supplementation, Functional Foods on Thu January 08, 2009

Researchers have discovered that anthocyanins, a class of flavonols found in black raspberries which have potent antioxidants properties, appear to possess cancer-protecting, or chemopreventive, properties. ... Continue Reading

Pomegranate suppresses prostate cancer genes

Posted in Cancer, Men's Health, Functional Foods on Thu January 08, 2009

Pomegranate extract and pomegranate juice may help to protect against prostate cancer by suppressing the expression of genes linked to the disease, say researchers. ... Continue Reading

PET scans allow for detection of brain aging

Posted in Aging, Brain and Mental Performance, Imaging Techniques on Wed January 07, 2009

Researchers have used state-of-the-art brain imaging technology in combination with patient information to diagnose brain aging before it becomes symptomatic. ... Continue Reading

Psychological trauma in childhood linked to CFS

Posted in Fatigue, Mental Health, Child Health on Wed January 07, 2009

Children who experience psychological trauma are at increased risk of developing chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) in adulthood, new research suggests. ... Continue Reading

Obese women at high risk of ovarian cancer

Posted in Cancer, Weight and Obesity, Women's Health on Tue January 06, 2009

Obese women who have never used hormone replacement therapy (HRT) are at significantly increased risk of developing ovarian cancer, suggest results of a recent study of nearly 100,000 women. ... Continue Reading