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Scientists Reverse Wrinkles, Restore Hair Growth In Mice. Implications Are ‘Huge’ For Aging Research
A cancer geneticist, Singh originally wanted to help chemotherapy patients to re-grow the hair they lose as a result of the cancer treatment. But what he found could help everyone.
Abusive Unlicensed Care Homes Are ‘Hidden In Plain Sight’ In America, Researcher Says
After completing a year-long study on unlicensed care homes in the United States, researchers are recommending among other things further investigation, more oversight and new ways to locate homes where they say “egregious crimes” are being committed a…
Researchers Report Crimes of ‘Imprisonment,’ ‘Risk Of Death To Residents’ By Unlicensed Care Homes
Research firm reports “egregious crimes” by unlicensed care homes in the United States that were “wide-ranging and often included neglect and the risk of death to residents.”
Evidence Mounts That Germs May Cause Alzheimer’s
“The two biggest threats to healthy aging have had to do with dealing with infection…Now we are looking for viruses in all of the major life-threatening diseases of our time—Alzheimer’s, cancer, Parkinson’s—and guess what? Infection is now cropping u…
Mobile App Will Transform Data Entry And Collection In Clinical Studies, Company Says
“The future of this software is that it will march in step with the future of healthcare, especially digital health, digital medicines and the smart x of everything,” said Bryan Silverman, CEO of ObvioHealth.
Study Says Doctors And Patients Aren’t Talking About Most Deadly Subjects
The company surveyed some 3,000 Americans, inquiring about experiences with primary care doctors and found what they say are some alarming trends.
Discovery Could Lead To New Treatments For Cancer, Neurodegeneration, Aging And Viral Infections
Researchers at the University of Zurich (UZH) have made a discovery that could offer new possibilities for the treatment of cancer, neurodegenerative diseases, aging processes and viral infections.
The Wonder Drug That’s Free
But what if there was a free wonder drug that warded off everything from dementia and high blood pressure to diabetes and osteoporosis? Well, doctors and scientists say there is. It’s exercise. And they’re finding new prescriptions for it every day.
What Seniors Need To Know About The Status Of The Affordable Care Act
For U.S. healthcare reform, the past several years have been a rollercoaster ride with significant shifts in national leadership and priorities. With enrollment season upon us, seniors need to know just what has changed and its impact on them.
Curing Alzheimer’s Unites In One Of The Most Divisive Times In American History
Momentum is certainly building around the issue of Alzheimer’s on Capitol Hill as the actions of lawmakers show their acknowledgment that finding a cure for Alzheimer’s disease must be accelerated or we may find ourselves with a massive health and econ…
