Extreme Heat Can Accelerate the Aging Process in Older Adults
A new study from the USC Leonard Davis School of Gerontology suggests that greater exposure to extreme heat can accelerate biological aging in older read more
How Air Pollution and Smoke from Wildfires Can Contribute to Memory Loss in Alzheimer’s Disease
Air pollution contributes to nearly 7 million premature deaths each year, and its effects go well beyond the lungs. Breathing smoke from wildfires or read more
AI Model Can Read ECGs to Identify Female Patients at Higher Risk of Heart Disease
A new AI model can identify female patients who are at higher risk of heart disease based on an electrocardiogram (ECG). The researchers say that the read more
New Study Reveals How Genes Affect Retinal Aging and Brain Health
Changes in vision are an inevitable part of aging, but why are some more susceptible to age-related eye diseases, and why do some people experience a read more
Everything in View: High-Resolution Retinal Maps Help Diagnose Diseases
Researchers have conducted one of the largest eye studies in the world to gain new insights into retinal thickness and determine its potential for the read more
Biomarker Associated With Premature Cell Aging May Indicate Stroke, Dementia and Late-Life Depression
People with shorter protective caps at the end of their chromosomes (known as telomeres) may be more likely to develop age-related brain disorders read more
