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How fighting ageism may lower dementia risk

New research suggests that the beliefs we hold about old age may influence our risk of developing dementia, even if we’re genetically predisposed to it. Published Thursday 8 February 2018 By Ana Sandoiu Fact checked...

Cancer: Targeting protein may stop tumors from spreading

New research published in the journal Oncogene uncovered a protein that helps tumors to spread by enabling them to grow blood vessels. Blocking the protein stopped tumors from metastasizing efficiently in laboratory experiments. Published Monday...

Alzheimer’s-related brain changes could start at 40

Scientists may have advanced our understanding of the brain mechanisms behind Alzheimer’s disease, after uncovering a process that precedes the buildup of toxic proteins that is a hallmark of the condition. Published Monday 5 February...

Cancer risk may increase as immune system declines

The findings of a new study could be a game-changer for cancer prevention research. The immune system may play a much more important role in age-related cancer risk than previously thought. Published Tuesday 6 February...

Parkinson’s: Could a high-calorie diet increase lifespan?

The University of Aberdeen in the United Kingdom — and colleagues speculate that a high-calorie diet could help to increase the life expectancy of individuals with Parkinson’s disease. Published Monday 27 November 2017 By Honor...

Alzheimer’s brain damage halved with gene-targeting compound

Studies are starting to point to the APOE gene as a gateway to halting the progression of Alzheimer’s disease. But few have actually targeted APOE in living animals. New research uses a molecule against APOE...

How your gut bacteria may protect you from cancer

New research shows how our diet influences the bacteria in our gut, which, in turn, can alter the behavior of our genes and the risk of cancer. Published Wednesday 10 January 2018 By Ana Sandoiu...

Tomatoes may restore lung damage caused by smoking

A diet rich in tomatoes and fruits imparts many health benefits, from cutting skin cancer risk in half to supporting the immune system, Now, researchers have found that these foods may restore lung function in...

Fish Reduces Alzheimer’s Risk

Regularly eating baked or broiled fish can help preserve brain power, according to new study by Nissa Simon, AARP Bulletin, November 30, 2011 Read full Article

Lung disease may increase dementia risk

Dementia refers to a series of neurodegenerative diseases, such as Alzheimer’s, where a person’s memory and other cognitive abilities decline. A recent study may have found a new risk factor that might predispose people to...