Longevity - Page 103

October 25, 2015

Mediterranean diet may counteract genetic risk of stroke

The Mediterranean diet has often been touted for its heart healthy benefits, and now, new research has revealed that the cuisine may also counteract a person’s genetic risk for stroke.

October 25, 2015

For heart attack survivors, living near roadways linked with death

For heart attack survivors, living close to a roadway may be hazardous for their health, a new study suggests

October 25, 2015

Woman dies after receiving smoker's lungs in organ transplant

A woman born with cystic fibrosis who died after being given a lung transplant from a smoker.  Her father is now calling for hospitals to tell patients about a donor's health history

October 25, 2015

Red meat tied to worse colon cancer outcomes, study finds

People who report eating the most red and processed meat before being diagnosed with colon cancer are more likely to die during the next eight years, according to a new study.

October 25, 2015

Complex patients more likely to switch from Medicare Advantage

Medicare Advantage plans might not be meeting the needs of patients requiring the costliest and most complex levels of care, a new study suggests.

October 25, 2015

Large dogs age faster, die younger

Large dogs age as if their adult lives are running at a faster pace than smaller breeds

October 25, 2015

Gene variant associated with better aging, cognitive function, study finds

People who carry a gene variation associated with longevity have better brain cognition and are more resilient to aging, new research has found, paving the way for future treatments for brain aging and disease.

October 25, 2015

6 physical effects of binge-watching TV

Here's what really happens to your body after sitting through a "Game of Thrones" marathon.

October 25, 2015

Diet helps prevent repeat heart attacks

Healthful eating may not only reduce a person's risk for a new heart attack or stroke, but also lower the risk of dying

October 25, 2015

Screening finds skin cancer, but does it save lives?

Doctors find a high number of malignant tumors when a state-wide skin cancer screening program is introduced, says a new study. They, however, cannot say whether the screenings actually saved lives