Alzheimer’s: Why Some Brains Stay Mentally Sharp Despite the Disease
Alzheimer's is often associated with a progressive loss of memory and cognitive function. However, the disease does not progress the same way in read more
Menin: Can a Protein in the Brain Influence the Aging Process?
Menin is at the center of an unusual research idea: Experiments on mice show that changes in a protein in the hypothalamus are linked to inflammation, read more
New Strategy Against Pancreatic Cancer: Researchers Target the Tumor Microenvironment
As people age, the risk of developing numerous types of cancer increases. Pancreatic cancer, too, occurs predominantly in older people and is among read more
New Findings on Prostate Cancer: From Treatment Resistance to Diet
Ultra-processed foods (UPFs) are becoming increasingly common in the Western world. These industrially produced foods include soft drinks, packaged read more
Scientists Have Discovered a Hidden Change in the Brain that Begins Around the Age of 50
A study funded by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) has revealed a significant change in the immune environment of the hippocampus, the part of read more
A Certain Nutrient May Help Vaccines Work Better in Older Adults
According to a study published in Aging Cell, a naturally occurring compound called spermidine may help boost the immune response to vaccines in some read more
