CNIO researchers obtain the first mice born with hyper-long telomeres
The study shows that it is possible to extend life without any genetic modificationCredit: CNIO A chance finding ten years ...
Tag: Mortality/Longevity
US firearm death rate rose sharply in recent years across most states & demographic groups
New analysis of 1999-2017 firearm deaths looks at changes in each state and within age, gender and racial/ethnic groupsCredit: Health ...
Newborn baby deaths in Africa targeted in $68M initiative
NEST360° will work with sub-Saharan hospitals to transform infant careCredit: Graphic by E. Andrade-Guerrero/Rice 360° LONDON -- (Oct. 4, 2019) ...
Living a long chimpanzee life
Report on the life expectancy of captive chimpanzees in JapanCredit: Kyoto University Kyoto, Japan -- We humans may consider a ...
Building a brighter way for capturing cancer during surgery
UT Dallas bioengineer demonstrates potential for hyperspectral imaging and AICredit: The University of Texas at Dallas University of Texas at ...
For baboons, a mother’s history of hardship can have lasting effects on her kids too
Baboons reveal how childhood wounds borne by one generation can take a toll on the nextCredit: Chelsea Weibel, University of ...
Study finds onion and garlic consumption may reduce breast cancer risk
Credit: University at Buffalo BUFFALO, N.Y. -- Onions and garlic are key ingredients in sofrito, a condiment that's a staple ...
2018 Health of Houston Survey sheds light on residents
Credit: Photo by Maricruz Kwon/UTHealth A snapshot of health conditions revealing the disparities across 38 neighborhood areas in Harris County ...
Suicide risk factors vary by ethnic group
New risk profiles needed for better suicide predictionCredit: University of Houston Approximately 8.3 million adults in the United States reported ...
Groundbreaking study targets one of Canada’s most deadly medical conditions
Credit: Courtesy University of British Columbia Scientists have shown for the first time evidence that early sampling of blood for ...
Researchers discover new cause of cell aging
Findings have huge implications for cancer and age-related health conditionsCredit: Dennis Lee, USC Viterbi School of Engineering New research from ...
Detox pathway extends lifespan of the worm C. elegans
A mutant worm with a change in one mitochondrial gene produces more reactive oxygen species (ROS), which can be harmful ...
Visits to the dentist decline in old age, especially among minorities
Study also finds disparities in adult dental visits by race, immigration Visits to the dentist drop significantly after adults turn ...
Accidental infant deaths in bed tripled from 1999 to 2016 in the US
Study describes trends and increased racial disparitiesCredit: Florida Atlantic University While the number of babies who die from sudden infant ...
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