Researchers at Queen Mary University of London’s School of Biological and Behavioural Sciences have demonstrated that the experimental TOR inhibitor rapalink-1 can extend the chronological lifespan of fission yeast, a simple organism widely used…
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Experimental RNA treatment shows surprising DNA repair power
Scientists at Cedars-Sinai have created an experimental medication that can help repair damaged DNA. The drug, called TY1, represents an early example of a new group of treatments aimed at restoring tissue harmed by heart attacks, inflammatory…
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Scientists find hidden brain nutrient drop that may fuel anxiety
People living with anxiety disorders tend to have reduced amounts of choline in their brains, according to new findings from UC Davis Health.
Researchers reported the results in the journal Molecular Psychiatry, part of the Nature publishing…
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Clean Water Cuts Risk of Heart Disease and Cancer
A new twenty-year study published in JAMA Network has shown that lower levels of arsenic in drinking water are associated with lower rates of death from heart disease and cancer.
The study included a…
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Clean Water Cuts Risk of Heart Disease and Cancer
A new twenty-year study published in JAMA Network has shown that lower levels of arsenic in drinking water are associated with lower rates of death from heart disease and cancer.
The study included a…
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More Muscle and Less Belly Fat Keeps Brain Younger
New research presented at the Radiological Society of North America Annual Meeting 2025 suggests that having more muscle and less visceral fat may help keep the brain younger as measured by biological…
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Why Stress Sparks Hair Loss, According to Mice
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If you’ve ever watched your locks pool in the shower drain during a…
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Daily coffee may slow biological aging in mental illness
Drinking up to 3-4 cups of coffee a day may help slow the biological aging process in people living with severe mental illness. The research suggests this amount of coffee is linked to longer telomeres, which are indicators of cellular aging, and…
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Iron Deficiency Impairs Immune Cells in Lungs
The influenza virus or flu is a contagious respiratory illness that can generate mild, moderate, or severe symptoms. Healthy individuals that contract the virus may feel mild symptoms, but recover within a few…
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Iron Deficiency Impairs Immune Cells in Lungs
The influenza virus or flu is a contagious respiratory illness that can generate mild, moderate, or severe symptoms. Healthy individuals that contract the virus may feel mild symptoms, but recover within a few…
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