Improving Repair After a Stroke
Some of what the body does in response to injury, especially in the nerves and brain, is in fact counterproductive in the long term: "Stroke is the leading cause of adult disability, due to the Continue Reading
Longevity Meme Newsletter, November 1st 2010
LONGEVITY MEME NEWSLETTERNovember 1st 2010 The Longevity Meme Newsletter is a weekly email containing news, opinions, and happenings for people interested in aging science and engineered longevity: Continue Reading
Natural Ways of Reducing Bad Cholesterol Levels
A group of researchers found that eating 45 grams of dark chocolate in a day for a period of 16 weeks can potentially reduce the cholesterols levels of diabetic patients. Understanding Bad Continue Reading
Tips on Arthritis and Obesity Prevention
A study showed that obesity can increase the risk of developing arthritis. Obesity is a global problem and is thought to be second to smoking as one of the contributory cause of cancer. It is a Continue Reading
The Harmful Effects of Chemotherapy to the Body
A new study has found out that chemotherapy has adverse effects to a person’s brain and cognitive abilities. Chemotherapy is one of the medically proven treatment options for cancer. It is Continue Reading
Health Buzz: Low-Quality Child Care May Breed Lifelong Behavioral Problems
Big age gap between man and wife may cut women's lives short;4 ways to prevent and treat prediabetes. Continue Reading
Unraveling Ant Genomes Yields High Hopes
Study may open doors to new insights into behavior, life-span in various species. Continue Reading
A Cellular Secret to Long Life
Longevity may depend in part on neatly spooling DNA. Continue Reading
Poor Sleeping Habits May Lead to High Blood Pressure In Pregnant Women
Study shows that sufficient sleep especially among pregnant women lowers the risk of high blood pressure. According to a study published in the October 1 issue of the Sleep journal, getting poor Continue Reading
Osteoporosis Drugs Potentially Double Cancer Risks, A New Study Shows
Drugs for treating osteoporosis may double a person’s risk of developing cancer in the esophagus; as such, the use of safer and natural remedies must be considered. It is hard to imagine how Continue Reading
Another Reason to Lose and Maintain Weight: Survey Shows Strong Links between Depression and Obesity
Suffering from obesity and eating disorders has been linked to depression cases, a serious disorder that can worsen one’s health and prove to be fatal. The latest report from Gallup-Healthways Continue Reading
Selenium Studies Support Preventive Benefits Against Bladder Cancer
Increased intake of selenium through natural methods may reduce the risk of bladder cancer according to recent studies. Selenium is one of the most commonly found nutrients in plants and animals. Continue Reading
Lycopene for a Healthy and Beautiful Skin
Consumption of lycopene through tomato paste showed evidence of protecting the skin from excessive reddening caused by exposure to UV rays. A collaborative study conducted by Newcastle University, Continue Reading
Benefits of Probiotics against the Common Cold
Studies regarding probiotics has revealed its significant potential in reducing the risk of acquiring common cold especially during the cold months of winter. There are over 500 million cases of the Continue Reading
A Taste of Green Tea: A Taste of Better Health
A recent addition to the growing number of scientific evidence supporting green tea shows that, aside from its well-known benefits, it also reduces levels of DNA damage. Widely-believed to have Continue Reading
Resveratrol: A Potent Polyphenol Committed to Human Health Improvement
Resveratrol is a polyphenolic phytoalexin with antioxidant effects, which have shown benefits on animals in past studies; now, human studies have started to emerge. Whether as urban or rural Continue Reading
Common Fruits and Vegetable Varieties May Reduce the Risks of Commonly-fatal Lung Cancer
Simply by eating a wide variety of rich fruits and vegetables, Lung cancer risks can be easily reduced among smokers. The world is dotted with over a billion cigarette smokers, all of which are at Continue Reading
mRNA Translation and Longevity
Research suggests that changes in messenger RNA (mRNA) translation - a step in the complex process by which proteins are built from the blueprint of a gene - are important in the metabolic Continue Reading
In Search of Longevity, Slowly
This open access PDF editorial is illustrative of the mainstream scientific examination of human longevity. Demographic studies lead to genetic studies - to identify long-lived populations and then Continue Reading
Level of US Medical Research Funding in 2009
Via FuturePundit, the estimates for recent research funding: "The U.S. invested $139 billion last year in health research from all public and private sources, according to Research!America's latest Continue Reading
