Longevity - Page 35

October 26, 2016

Does this herb hold the secret to a long life?

The ticket to a long life may be growing in your herb garden.

October 25, 2016

Mail-order tests check for signs of early aging

Your cells might be aging faster than you are, and new tests purport to help you find out.

October 20, 2016

Anti-inflammatory pills tied to heart failure risk

Widely used non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are associated with an increased risk of heart failure— even in people without a history of cardiac issues, a recent study suggests.

October 20, 2016

Cutting calories may dial back 'metabolic syndrome' in older adults

For overweight and obese older men and women, adding calorie restriction to a resistance training schedule improves at least some metabolic markers, according to a new study.

October 19, 2016

Rural trauma patients more likely to die before reaching hospital

Critically injured patients in rural communities are less likely to be treated at trauma centers than their urban counterparts, a U.S. study suggests.

October 19, 2016

Prostate cancer hormone therapy tied to higher dementia risk

Men who take hormone therapy for prostate cancer may have a higher risk of dementia than patients who receive different treatment for these malignancies, a U.S. study suggests.

October 11, 2016

Researchers identify protein that could lead to anti-aging treatment

A breatkthrough by British scientists could slow down or even stop the aging process, it has been revealed.

October 10, 2016

Ventilator use surges for nursing home residents with dementia

The number of nursing home residents with advanced dementia who get hooked up to breathing machines has roughly doubled in recent years even though this doesn't appear to help them live longer, a U.S. study suggests.

October 7, 2016

Underactive thyroid may be overdiagnosed, overtreated in the elderly

Older people may too often be diagnosed with an underactive thyroid and prescribed thyroid hormones, which can cause new troubles and expenses without improving their lives, researchers say.

October 7, 2016

Most US dermatologists receive industry money

Nearly three-quarters of U.S. dermatologists received payments worth a collective $34 million from drug companies in 2014, according to a new analysis of a public database.