The cells in our bodies stop dividing and become senescent when the telomeres, the protective ends of their chromosomes, wear down. This is one way the body prevents cells with DNA damage replicating and uncontrolled cell division, which could cause cancer. But the steady accumulation of these senescent cells also contributes to diseases of aging, […]

Maternal depression after childbirth affects a mothers' economic welfare and financial stability up to 15 years later, according to a Rutgers study. Perinatal depression, which affects 13 percent of childbearing women in the United States, has been linked to an increased risk of short-term household economic insecurity, but few studies have been conducted on long-term […]

Poor ethical standards, unclear consent processes, stigmatizing presentation: Six researchers, Dr. Veronika Lipphardt, holder of the Professorship of Science and Technology Studies, the sociologists Dr. Mihai Surdu and Dr. Nils Ellebrecht, and the mathematician Prof. Dr. Peter Pfaffelhuber, all four from the University of Freiburg, the bioethicist Dr. Matthias Wienroth of Northumbria University/UK, and the […]

(HealthDay)—For patients with myocardial infarction, sacubitril-valsartan is not associated with a reduced incidence of death from cardiovascular causes or incident heart failure compared with ramipril, according to a study published in the Nov. 11 issue of the New England Journal of Medicine. Marc A. Pfeffer, M.D., Ph.D., from Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston, and […]

University of Virginia School of Medicine researchers have developed a noninvasive way to remove faulty brain circuits that could allow doctors to treat debilitating neurological diseases without the need for conventional brain surgery. The UVA team, together with colleagues at Stanford University, indicate that the approach, if successfully translated to the operating room, could revolutionize […]

It can be hard to know which is the best vegan protein powder for you, especially when more and more people are turning to a plant-based diet. Fortunately, we’re starting to see a rise in dairy-free protein powders, but how can you tell which product is best for you?  Leila Dehghan told Live Science, “Most […]

Little biomedical research is more heavily regulated and fraught with controversy than that of the embryo. Most embryos for research were originally intended for infertility treatment, but donors later consented to changing the purpose of their use. As iPS cell technology proceeds, however, eventually donors will only need to give blood samples, which can then […]

The United States wants to produce one billion more doses of mRNA vaccines each year, starting in 2022, both for the current pandemic and future threats, officials said Wednesday. “The goal of this program is to expand existing capacity by an additional billion doses per year, with production starting by the second half of 2022,” […]

Centenarian reveals SURPRISE drink that helps her live longer We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you’ve consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info Researchers seeking ways to reverse the […]

This Morning: Liz Earle discusses supplements for hair loss We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you’ve consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info Supplements are known to have a […]