Longevity - Page 118

Ability to recognize famous faces could be clue to early onset dementia

October 24, 2015

Ability to recognize famous faces could be clue to early onset dementia

Celebrities and iconic figures such as John F. Kennedy and Oprah may have more in common than just international fame. Their images can also help people suffering from dementia.

Diet high in calories, carbohydrates may aid patients with Lou Gehrig’s disease

October 24, 2015

Diet high in calories, carbohydrates may aid patients with Lou Gehrig’s disease

A small study has found that a diet high in calories and carbohydrates may improve survival for patients with advanced amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) – more commonly known as Lou Gehrig’s disease.

Too much testosterone linked to shorter life spans

October 24, 2015

Too much testosterone linked to shorter life spans

New research shows that men with too much testosterone and men with too little face health risks.

When it comes to walking, more is better

October 24, 2015

When it comes to walking, more is better

People who walk enough to meet or exceed physical activity recommendations may be less likely to die early than those who only walk a little, new research shows.

Can you be obese and 'healthy'? Study says no

October 24, 2015

Can you be obese and 'healthy'? Study says no

The idea that people can be obese and still be "healthy" is called into question by a new study, that finds that, at least over the long term, obesity itself may confer a small increased risk of death.

US has more 'first day' newborn deaths than any other industrialized nation, report says

October 24, 2015

US has more 'first day' newborn deaths than any other industrialized nation, report says

In the United States, more babies die on the first day of life than in any other industrialized country, according to a new report.

End-of-life care often still hectic, aggressive

October 24, 2015

End-of-life care often still hectic, aggressive

Fewer elderly Americans are dying in acute care hospitals than were a decade ago, according to a new study of where Medicare beneficiaries spend their final months of life

Lungs from heavy smokers may be effective for double-lung transplant

October 24, 2015

Lungs from heavy smokers may be effective for double-lung transplant

A new study found that lungs from selectively chosen donors who have had an extensive smoking history, performed just as well in adult, double-lung transplants as lungs from non-smokers

Lilly plans another study for Alzheimer's drug

October 24, 2015

Lilly plans another study for Alzheimer's drug

Eli Lilly and Co. will launch another study of its possible Alzheimer’s treatment solanezumab, a move that delays a regulatory decision on a drug that flashed potential to help patients with mild cases of the disease

Scientists discover new way of overcoming human stem cell rejection

October 24, 2015

Scientists discover new way of overcoming human stem cell rejection

Researchers from the University of California San Diego may have found an effective way to prevent the rejection of human embryonic stem cells by the immune system, paving the way for the development of more effective human stem cell therapies.