Life-altering discovery restores muscle strength in aging adults, study finds
The discovery could contribute to future therapeutics for muscle degeneration due to old age, cancer, and muscular dystrophy.
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JJ Shavit
- 6 days ago
Gamechanging drug extends lifespan and slows down aging, study finds
Researchers have discovered that a drug commonly used to treat hypertension can extend lifespan and slow down aging.
JJ Shavit
- Sep 16
AI can predict risk of death with 85% accuracy, study finds
One exciting example of AI in healthcare is its application to electrocardiograms, which are used to monitor and diagnose heart health.
JJ Shavit
- Sep 15
Recently discovered protein can reverse muscle aging, study finds
In a series of experiments, researchers overexpressed NANOG in myoblasts, which are the embryonic precursors to muscle tissue.
JJ Shavit
- Sep 14
Being lazy can help you live longer, research finds
Blue zones are areas across the globe where individuals not only live for an incredibly long time but do so in exceptional health.
JJ Shavit
- Sep 3
'Fart gas' promotes healthy ageing, major study finds
Research suggests that focusing H2S on the cells' mitochondria might in the future serve as a treatment for promoting healthy aging.
JJ Shavit
- Sep 1
Scientists discovered the maximum age a human can live to become
In a groundbreaking revelation, Dutch researchers believe they've uncovered the elusive "ceiling" of the human lifespan.
JJ Shavit
- Aug 28
There's a simple way to extend your dog's life, study finds
A groundbreaking study offers hope, suggesting a simple yet profound way to potentially extend a dog's lifespan.
JJ Shavit
- Aug 26
Scientists discover gene that could significantly extend human life
This research has vast implications for aging research and opens a new frontier in medical science’s quest for extending human life.
JJ Shavit
- Aug 25
Want to live longer? Startup aims to bring you back from the dead
Within gene therapy, personalised medicine, gerontology, and treatments for life-threatening conditions, a startup is reimagining longevity
JJ Shavit
- Aug 20
Mediterranean lifestyle associated with a significantly lower risk of mortality
Embracing a Mediterranean lifestyle can exhibit a notably decreased risk of overall mortality and, more specifically, cancer-related deaths.
JJ Shavit
- Aug 19
Immortality within reach: Cryonics and the quest for eternal life
The pursuit of eternal life has been a cornerstone of mythology, religions, and popular culture for centuries.
JJ Shavit
- Aug 10
AI can predict risk of death with 85% accuracy, study finds
From diagnostics to pioneering treatments for ailments, AI is reshaping how healthcare practitioners conduct their duties.
JJ Shavit
- Aug 10
Groundbreaking study finds the exact number of steps to lower your risk of death
Researchers have uncovered the exact number of steps that could benefit your health, and it's less than previously believed.
JJ Shavit
- Aug 6
Scientists just made a significant breakthrough in lithium-ion batteries
LI batteries are celebrated for their high energy density and rechargeability, driving our smartphones, laptops and electric cars.
JJ Shavit
- Aug 2
'Fart gas' shows significant promise as healthy ageing therapeutic, study finds
Focusing H2S on the cells' power-producing apparatus (mitochondria) might in the future serve as a treatment for promoting healthy aging.
JJ Shavit
- Jul 25
Remarkable new drug slows down aging and extends lifespan, study finds
Researchers have discovered that a drug commonly used to treat hypertension can extend lifespan and slow down aging.
JJ Shavit
- Jul 18
Longest living people share these 2 common personality traits
Lifestyle choices such as diet and physical activity are widely acknowledged as critical factors affecting human longevity. There is more...
JJ Shavit
- Jul 16
Harvard researchers claim to have discovered the “Fountain of Youth” pill
We see this as a 'breakthrough'," stated Dr. David Sinclair, a molecular biologist at Harvard Medical School and a co-author of the study
JJ Shavit
- Jul 14
Higher cognitive ability linked to longer lives, study finds
Cognitive abilities, while varying considerably among different species, are also strikingly diverse within a single species.
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