Getting angry can mess with blood vessels and raise risk of heart problems

New Scientist - 01-May-2024

Research highlights the importance of managing anger and stress for heart health

Women live longer but experience more years of poor health than men

The Guardian - 01-May-2024

Study emphasises the need to address women's health issues beyond reproductive concerns

Exercise has the power to reshape your body at the cellular level

Nature - 01-May-2024

Research helps explain why exercise is vital for combating chronic diseases

Online conversations significantly boost brain health in older adults

Neuroscience News - 28-Apr-2024

Regular video conversations can reduce loneliness and boost emotional well-being

Rare genetic mutation linked to short stature may hold clues to longer, healthier lives

New Scientist - 26-Apr-2024

People with Laron syndrome exhibit lower levels of a growth factor associated with ageing

UK tests first-ever customised mRNA vaccine for melanoma

BBC - 25-Apr-2024

Trial shows promising results for a potential cure, targeting individual cancer cells

Artificial Sweetener in cakes and drinks may harm your gut health

The Guardian - 24-Apr-2024

Scientists link neotame to increased risk of IBS, sepsis, and more

AI may be better than some doctors at diagnosing eye problems

Independent - 17-Apr-2024

Could help doctors spot eye issues faster and decide who needs urgent care

Blood protein analysis refines diabetes risk prediction and reveals potential drug targets

Oxford Population Health - 16-Apr-2024

Analyzing blood proteins can improve our ability to identify those at risk for diabetes

Salt substitutes may lower the risk of heart disease and early death

Medical News Today - 15-Apr-2024

Swapping salt for low-sodium, high-potassium substitutes may boost heart health

NeuroSense raises $4.5M and partners with Lonza to combat neurodegenerative diseases

Longevity Technology - 12-Apr-2024

Funding fuels R&D, and collaboration focus on improving diagnosis and treatment options

New drug prototype offers hope for repairing damaged lungs

EurekAlert! - 10-Apr-2024

The drug targets the lungs and activates stem cells

Welsh Ambulance delivers life-saving defibrillators using drones

BBC - 10-Apr-2024

Novel approach to quickly reach heart attack victims, trials underway

Widespread PSA screening for prostate cancer may cause more harm than good

Independent - 08-Apr-2024

Test offers minimal benefit but risks overtreating slow-growing cancers

Heart patients are putting themselves at further risk by eating excessive salt

Medical News Today - 05-Apr-2024

Salt consumption raises blood pressure and strains the heart

Researchers develop blood tests for faster and easier dementia diagnosis

BBC - 04-Apr-2024

Large-scale trials aim to enable timely access to support and potential treatments

Genflow Biosciences secures £715,000 funding for gene therapy research

ACCESSWIRE - 04-Apr-2024

Company aims to target age-related diseases and liver disease NASH

LyGenesis aims to grow a second liver within patient's own body

Interesting Engineering - 03-Apr-2024

Scientists injected liver cells into a patient's lymph node, aiming to create a "mini liver"

Paralyzed surfer regains mobility using stem cells in belly fat

Independent - 03-Apr-2024

Experimental stem cell therapy offers hope for spinal cord injury patients

Scientists found cholesterol eating bacteria in the gut

Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard - 02-Apr-2024

Some bacteria may hold key to lower cholesterol and heart disease risk

Artificial pancreas technology approved to improve type 1 diabetes management in England

BBC - 02-Apr-2024

Technology automates insulin delivery, offering better blood sugar control

Hevolution invests $20 million in Aeovian Pharmaceuticals to fight ageing

Longevity Technology - 28-Mar-2024

Funds to advance compounds that target mTORC1 pathway for treating rare and age-related conditions

Naked mole-rats' genome unveils secrets of their heart health

Queen Mary University of London - 27-Mar-2024

Unique metabolism shields hearts in low-oxygen conditions, offering clues to human heart protection

Nanoscope's gene therapy offers hope for patients blinded by inherited retinal disease

FierceBiotech - 26-Mar-2024

Phase 2 trial results show significant vision improvement, plans for FDA approval

Heart disease risk factors remain powerful predictors of lifespan, even in older adults

Oxford Population Health - 22-Mar-2024

Managing smoking, blood pressure, cholesterol, and diabetes significantly lowers the risk of heart disease

AI tool demonstrates potential to improve early breast cancer detection

BBC - 21-Mar-2024

In an NHS trial, the system successfully identified cancers missed by human doctors

Scientists successfully transplant genetically modified pig kidney into a living human

New Scientist - 21-Mar-2024

This procedure marks a major milestone in xenotransplantation

Columbia scientists use CRISPR gene editing to boost energy production in eye cells

Medical Xpress - 21-Mar-2024

This experimental therapy targets a common metabolic issue in Retinitis Pigmentosa

Tiny capsule offers painless diagnosis for digestive issues

Independent - 20-Mar-2024

Swallowable Sensors identify gut movement problems, potentially replacing unpleasant endoscopies

Pandorum Technologies' develops potential cure for corneal blindness

Longevity Technology - 19-Mar-2024

Company's innovative "liquid cornea" technology shows promise in restoring vision

Intermittent fasting could lead to increased heart disease mortality

New Scientist - 18-Mar-2024

More studies needed, perhaps time-restricted eating provides short-term gain but long-term pain

New 3D imaging technique may replace invasive bowel cancer biopsies

Independent - 18-Mar-2024

It may improvepatient outcomes and advance personalised cancer treatment

APOB protein may shorten healthy lifespan and increase Alzheimer's risk

Live Forever Club - 16-Mar-2024

Providing a promising target for interventions aimed at promoting healthy ageing

Should you track your blood sugar? Hype versus science of personalized diets

BBC - 16-Mar-2024

Science behind blood sugar monitoring and its potential impact on healthy people

A new drug targeting liver cell growth shows excellent safety results in humans

HepaRegeniX GmbH - 15-Mar-2024

This could change the way we treat liver cancer and address transplant organ shortages

Insilico reveals process for manufacturing AI-generated lung disease treatment

Chemical & Engineering News (C&EN) - 10-Mar-2024

AI streamlines drug discovery, taking a potential treatment from concept to clinical trials in record time

Regenerative hearing drug shows promise in early clinical trials

University College London (UCL) - 05-Mar-2024

Drug LY3056480 didn't fix hearing completely but 45% participants showed better results

Kenai secures $82m to advance cell therapy for Parkinson's disease

Longevity Technology - 01-Mar-2024

iPSC-based therapy set for phase 1 trials to replace lost neurons and modify disease course

Novel approach effectively silences cholesterol genes in mice for a year

News Medical - 01-Mar-2024

This could lead to long-lasting cholesterol treatments without genetic damages

20-year study maps Alzheimer's progression, offering hope for early detection

Live Forever Club - 29-Feb-2024

Researchers tracked changes in brains, including protein levels & brain shrinkage

PulseSight unveils minimally invasive gene therapies for eye diseases

Inside Precision Medicine - 28-Feb-2024

Non-viral approach promises long-lasting treatment for AMD patients

Denali secures $500m to develop neurodegenerative disease treatments

Longevity Technology - 28-Feb-2024

Investment fuels its blood-brain barrier-crossing tech for better drug delivery

Robotic surgeon accurately removes cancerous tumors, exceeding human ability

Johns Hopkins University (JHU) - 27-Feb-2024

ASTR to revolutionize cancer treatment with unmatched precision & minimal tissue loss

Antibiotics for blindness: Gut bacteria linked to inherited eye diseases

Independent - 26-Feb-2024

CRB1 gene mutation weakens gut barrier, allowing bacteria to invade eyes

A protein called APOB, key to blood fat control, could influence your lifespan

Live Forever Club - 25-Feb-2024

Lowering APOB could potentially delay age-related diseases like Alzheimer's

Diabetic monkeys regain insulin independence after transplant of unique insulin cells

Live Forever Club - 23-Feb-2024

This could lead to a safer and better treatment for type 1 diabetes.

A new way to understand ageing by looking at how DNA is organized in our cells

Live Forever Club - 21-Feb-2024

The approach may lead to earlier disease detection & better treatments

Gut bacteria and blood molecules offer clues to why grip strength weakens with age

Live Forever Club - 21-Feb-2024

Research opens doors for future interventions to prevent muscle loss

Rejuvenate Biomed's potential drug candidate combats sarcopenia in older adults

Rejuvenate Biomed - 21-Feb-2024

Phase 1b trial shows RJx-01's ability to improve muscle strength, function, and fatigue resistance

Women gain greater health benefits from exercise than men

Independent - 20-Feb-2024

Women who exercise regularly have a lower risk of heart disease and early death

London Mayor Sadiq Khan has announced a £2.7M plan to install air filters in 200 schools

Evening Standard - 20-Feb-2024

Plans to extend the program citywide if successful

Scientists discover a way to stop brain cells from contributing to nerve cell damage

News Medical - 20-Feb-2024

Potential for improved treatments for diseases like Alzheimer's and Parkinson's

High vitamin B3 (niacin) in your blood might raise your risk of heart attacks

New Scientist - 19-Feb-2024

Fortified foods and supplements can increase niacin levels in the body

Lifespan.io speaks to Cyclarity’s CEO for an update on its novel atherosclerosis treatment

Lifespan.io (LEAF) - 19-Feb-2024

The company is developing a drug called UDP-003 to treat the disease

Anxiety and worry-prone personalities linked to early signs of heart ageing

Independent - 19-Feb-2024

Addressing mental health could help protect heart health in the long term

No more pills! NHS approves wearable pump for 24-hour drug delivery

BBC - 16-Feb-2024

Portable Produodopa pump delivers steady medication, offering ease & relief for Parkinson's sufferers

Rejuvenate Bio partners with animal company to develop gene therapy for canine osteoarthritis

Biospace - 14-Feb-2024

Single dose injection targets root causes, offering long-term relief & improved quality of life

Neural prosthetic device successfully helped recall memories in humans

News Medical - 13-Feb-2024

Neurostimulation enhanced memory especially in those with memory issues, paving way for future treatments

Gold nanocrystals: A promising treatment for neurodegenerative diseases

New Atlas - 13-Feb-2024

Oral therapy improved energy & daily activities in MS and Parkinson's patients in phase 2 trial

Scientists grew tiny heart-like tissues with CVD in a lab dish, using stem cells

University of East London (UEL) - 13-Feb-2024

Research has the potential to revolutionise heart disease treatment in older adults

Scientists may have found a way to predict dementia 15 years early!

Independent - 12-Feb-2024

They found 11 proteins in blood that could spot future dementia with 90% accuracy

A new AI tool called Pi helps spot prostate cancer in MRI scans

Independent - 12-Feb-2024

Pi's accuracy might save healthcare costs and free up resources

Heart patients might soon get treatments tailored to their genes, thanks to NextGen

European Society of Cardiology - 12-Feb-2024

Project could lead to a brighter future for heart patients across Europe

Daily choices like exercise, diet, and even how you breathe affect your mitochondria

Live Forever Club - 09-Feb-2024

Making small changes to your lifestyle can have a significant impact on health

Clear skies, clear lungs: Asthma emergencies dropped as air quality improved during lockdown

The Guardian - 09-Feb-2024

Insights from Oxford study calls for continued action to improve air quality everywhere

AI can predict how early breast cancer patients might respond to their treatments

Durham University - 09-Feb-2024

This could lead to more personalised treatment plans and better outcomes

Good news for smokers: Stopping, no matter your age, cuts your risk of cancer

The Guardian - 07-Feb-2024

Research shows 57% reduction in lung cancer risk for those who quit before 50

Forget pills, imagine inhaling your medicine directly to your lungs

New Scientist - 07-Feb-2024

New "nano-pods" carrying antibiotics fight infections in the lungs of mice

Scientists successfully bioengineer brain tissue capable of growth and function

New Atlas - 04-Feb-2024

It could be used to study Down syndrome, Alzheimer's, and even new medicines

Hold on Europe! Cleaning up the polluted air later could mean thousands deaths sooner

The Guardian - 02-Feb-2024

Eastern Europe already breathes dirtier air, and the delay would hit them the hardest

Blood pressure fluctuations predict risk of heart attack and stroke

Imperial College London (ICL) - 31-Jan-2024

Study calls for effective monitoring and amlodipine-based treatment plan

CardioSignal raised $10 million to improve their heart disease detection app

Longevity Technology - 31-Jan-2024

It is already used in 15 countries to detect atrial fibrillation and heart failure

A CRISPR gene editing technique has cured hereditary angioedema in a single-dose

New Scientist - 31-Jan-2024

It demonstrated a remarkable cure rate, rather than merely offering a treatment

Biogen discontinues controversial Alzheimer's drug Aduhelm

Independent - 31-Jan-2024

Once hailed as a breakthrough, Aduhelm faces final curtain after limited use and insurance hurdles

US National Academy of Medicine launches longevity Catalyst Awards

Live Forever Club - 30-Jan-2024

Open to: Individuals, teams, professionals, and anyone with an innovative idea

Bowel cancer on the rise in young adults: Blame the lifestyle

Independent - 29-Jan-2024

Linked to unhealthy habits like smoking, drinking, and eating too much red meat

Imugene Ltd's new vaccine enters trials for early bowel cancer

Independent - 26-Jan-2024

Patients will receive three doses of the vaccine before surgery

Vesper Bio got almost $1M to develop a new medicine for Parkinson's disease

Longevity Technology - 24-Jan-2024

Vesper's main drug, called VES001, is a pill that can reach the brain directly

University of Surrey is all set to test "NOVOS Core" supplement on vascular health

Live Forever Club - 23-Jan-2024

The supplement aims to address the underlying causes of blood vessel ageing

Clinical trials show the power of support in the fight against diabetes

New Scientist - 23-Jan-2024

Surprising impact of encouragement and guidance on remission rates revealed

A new medicine called JUV-161 might help people with DM1, a rare muscle disease

Business Wire - 23-Jan-2024

It improved muscles and slowed down the disease in animals

Simple blood test spots Alzheimer’s 15 years before symptoms

Independent - 22-Jan-2024

This could pave the way for routine screening of individuals over 50

Thousands of young lives are cut short each year by heart disease in England

Sky News - 22-Jan-2024

Death rate reached 80 per 100,000 people in 2022, the highest since 2011

Astronauts and the elderly might get special shots to keep their bones strong

Medical Xpress - 22-Jan-2024

The potential for human trials starting by 2025 suggests rapid progress

Reservoir Neuroscience secures $4M to rejuvenate the aging brain

KIZOO Technology Ventures - 18-Jan-2024

New therapies combat age-related brain diseases by restoring blood vessel heath

Multivitamins could help slow down normal memory loss that comes with ageing

Mass General Brigham - 18-Jan-2024

People taking multivitamins scored better on memory tests than others

CERN software BioDynaMo predicts how your cancer will respond to a treatment

CERN - 16-Jan-2024

Technology offers a glimpse into the future of personalised cancer care

Radiotherapeutic self-propelled nanobots shrink bladder tumors 90% in mice

GEN News - 15-Jan-2024

New, more efficient approach for personalized bladder cancer treatment

ARPA-H's bold program aims to transplant whole eyes and cure blindness

Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health (ARPA-H) - 11-Jan-2024

The project harnesses cutting-edge science to reconnect the eye to the brain

Genomes of 13,000 UK patients decoded, marking the dawn of precision oncology

BBC - 11-Jan-2024

Provides oncologists with a precise tumor genetic map for selecting treatments

Eating less activates the gene OXR1 which controls brain ageing and lifespan

Buck Institute - 11-Jan-2024

Research sheds light on the benefits of calorie restriction

Metrnl, a protein that rises with exercise and shields against heart disease

Lifespan.io (LEAF) - 11-Jan-2024

It unlocks a potent anti-inflammatory defense mechanism within the body

A novel blood test utilizes protein analysis for early detection of 18 cancers

The Guardian - 09-Jan-2024

Test reported high sensitivity and specificity, better than other similar assays

Bioengineered immune cells craft their own weapon against cancer

New Atlas - 08-Jan-2024

CAR T cells are modified to produce interleukin-10, a molecule defeating various cancers

Socialize, sweat, eat right: your lifestyle guide to delaying dementia

HuffPost - 08-Jan-2024

New study finds 15 hidden risks and protective lifestyle habits of early dementia

New antibiotic zosurabalpin offers hope against deadly hospital infections

BBC - 04-Jan-2024

Scientists hail "exciting" discovery against superbug Crab, paving the way for future antibiotics

Activating SIRT6, a DNA repair protein, reduces damage in ageing cells

Live Forever Club - 01-Jan-2024

SIRT6 activation may be a potential therapeutic target for osteoarthritis

Tiny molecule found in meat may hold key to gentler prostate cancer treatment

Independent - 01-Jan-2024

Carnosine, a molecule also produced by the body, has shown impressive abilities

3 million people tested for cancer in England, will it save lives?

BBC - 31-Dec-2023

Progress with early detection, but treatment delays and funding pressures demand urgent attention

Our sleep cycles and gut bacteria influence the brain's protective barrier

Live Forever Club - 30-Dec-2023

Interplay between these systems suggests potential for targeted interventions

Beyond genetics: 15 risk factors increase risk of early dementia

BBC - 26-Dec-2023

Vitamin D deficiency, depression, and diabetes are some among the preventable risk factors

MeiraGTx at the forefront of gene therapy for cancer, obesity, and vision loss

Evening Standard - 21-Dec-2023

London biotech promises revolutionary therapies by replacing faulty genes & flipping gene switches

Vibrating dyes nicknamed "molecular jackhammers" smash apart tumour membranes

GEN News - 20-Dec-2023

A novel way to beat cancer in the lab showing promise in mice

Deep learning techniques identified compounds that kill MRSA in mice

EurekAlert! - 20-Dec-2023

Promising advance in antibiotics with potential to combat a major health threat

Ageing eyes face a double whammy of senescent cells and weakened defenses

Live Forever Club - 19-Dec-2023

Senolytic intervention helps to repair the protective barrier of the eyes

Fisetin in berries and apples could shield your heart in later years

Live Forever Club - 19-Dec-2023

Supplementation reduced the buildup of senescent cells in the arteries of aged mice

Is your heart older than you are? The lifestyle habits ticking away at your time

Live Forever Club - 15-Dec-2023

Complex interplay of genetics and lifestyle in influencing heart health

Mice regain vision through partial cellular reprogramming of retinal cells

Lifespan.io (LEAF) - 13-Dec-2023

While age ultimately caught up, study demonstrates potential of the novel treatment

Exercise-triggered irregular heartbeats may predict future heart issues

Oxford Population Health - 13-Dec-2023

Early detection of irregular heartbeats during exercise could be key to preventing heart problems

Wireless miniature robots navigate arteries, capable of performing vascular surgery

University of Twente - 11-Dec-2023

Opening doors for minimally invasive treatments of hard-to-reach blockages

$200 billion bet on drug that could make us all live better, longer

Libraries for the Future - 09-Dec-2023

Clinical trials for the ageing drug could potentially be completed in 3-6 years

Vegan diets enhance heart health over omnivorous diets, even in identical twins

Live Forever Club - 06-Dec-2023

Benefits include lower LDL-C, reduced fasting insulin & weight management

Biolexis Therapeutics secured $10M for the development of metabolic drugs

Longevity Technology - 05-Dec-2023

The drugs target obesity, diabetes, and potentially, human longevity

Why current cholesterol standards may not be enough for optimal heart health

Fortune - 05-Dec-2023

Even those with "normal" levels can have harmful plaque buildup in the arteries

Biological robots built from human cells became microscopic healers

Neuroscience News - 30-Nov-2023

Anthrobots bridge neuron gaps and fight disease, paving the way for regenerative medicine

Novel robotic system measures arm use for better therapy in stroke patients

Tech Xplore - 28-Nov-2023

AI to track arm movements after stroke, helping survivors regain strength and independence

Cancer Research UK manifesto to avoid 20,000 cancer deaths

BBC - 27-Nov-2023

Bold plan needed to fix NHS, boost research, and end preventable deaths

Traffic air pollution raises your blood pressure by more than 4.5 mmHg

University of Washington (UW) - 27-Nov-2023

UW study calls for new strategies to combat traffic pollution's health risks

LensAge index: A new method to estimate biological age using lens photographs

Live Forever Club - 23-Nov-2023

Offers a precise measure of body's biological state and its link to mortality

A fatty acid in beef and milk could be used to treat cancer

New Scientist - 22-Nov-2023

The acid eliminates tumours by activating immune cells to combat cancerous cells

Oncomagnetic device harnesses electromagnetic fields to kill cancer cells

Live Forever Club - 20-Nov-2023

Device uses non-invasive magnetic fields to increase ROS levels in cancer cells

High-income countries like the UK projected to see 50% increase in cancer cases

Independent - 16-Nov-2023

Smoking tobacco alone results in a loss of at least 20.8 million years of life

Researchers used artificial intelligence to treat cancer and ageing

Drug Discovery World (DDW) - 16-Nov-2023

KDM1A emerged as dual-action therapeutic target for both

England sets ambitious goal to eliminate cervical cancer by 2040

BBC - 15-Nov-2023

Increased vaccination and improved screening are key to achieving the target

England battles antibiotic resistance with a call for responsible use

Sky News - 15-Nov-2023

Infections increased in 2022 with a 20% chance of death within 30 days

Single-dose gene-editing therapy offers permanent solution to high cholesterol levels

New Scientist - 14-Nov-2023

Early results show promise in eliminating the need for lifelong statins

AI tool that analyses cardiac scans can predict heart attacks 10 years before

Independent - 13-Nov-2023

The tool presents a novel methodology for preventing heart diseases

Evolved.Bio pioneers a scaffold-free method to regenerate muscle tissue

Phys.org - 10-Nov-2023

Offering hope for individuals with significant muscle damage

Moving around, even for a few minutes, is healthier for your heart than sitting

Independent - 10-Nov-2023

Try to replace some of your sitting time with standing or walking

Bionic breast project restores touch and sensibility for mastectomy survivors

The University of Chicago - 07-Nov-2023

Restoring touch and confidence with a revolutionary medical breakthrough

Artificial pancreas to benefit type 1 diabetes patients in the UK

The Guardian - 07-Nov-2023

Cutting-edge technology to manage blood sugar and enhance well-being

New device restores mobility in man with Parkinson's disease

BBC - 06-Nov-2023

Spinal implant could lead to significant improvements in the lives of people

New drug offers hope for thousands of women at risk of breast cancer

BBC - 06-Nov-2023

Anastrozole could prevent risk of disease by 50% among eligible women in England

Senolytics may rejuvenate heart cells and prevent age-related heart disease

Live Forever Club - 02-Nov-2023

Drugs have the potential to revolutionise the way we treat age-related diseases

Natural killer cell therapy combats Alzheimer's disease in phase 1 trial

Medscape - 02-Nov-2023

Enhanced immune cells target inflammation and protein buildup, offering cognitive improvements

Excessive salt intake linked to 39% higher risk of type 2 diabetes

Independent - 01-Nov-2023

Reduce your intake by checking food labels and using herbs and spices instead

Sunscreen may not be protecting us from skin cancer as well as we thought

Independent - 30-Oct-2023

Scientists call for new interventions to promote effective sun protection

Your biological clock may tell you more about your memory than your age

Stony Brook University - 30-Oct-2023

People with a faster biological age tend to have poorer memory

A new gene therapy treatment has helped deaf children hear for the first time

MIT Technology Review - 27-Oct-2023

Treatment delivers a working copy of a missing gene to the inner ear

UK air pollution regulations are saving lives, but not protecting ecosystems

University College London (UCL) - 25-Oct-2023

Existing regulations are not enough to protect sensitive habitats from ammonia

Endogena Therapeutics unlocks regenerative potential with FDA-approved AMD treatment

Endogena Therapeutics - 24-Oct-2023

Company's EA 2351 paves the way for potential vision restoration in patients

Mapping eye proteins reveals secrets of ageing and Parkinson's

SciTechDaily - 22-Oct-2023

Researchers map thousands of eye proteins, shedding light on ageing mechanisms

Excessive red meat intake raises alarm for type 2 diabetes development

Sky News - 19-Oct-2023

Prioritize plant-based proteins, lower the risk of developing type 2 diabetes

AI socks to help carers of people with dementia and autism

BBC - 19-Oct-2023

Smart socks detect distress and alert carers, helping patients to live more independently

Personalised cell therapy for Parkinson's receives FDA fast track designation

Biospace - 19-Oct-2023

Aspen Neuroscience's ANPD001 aims to replace lost neurons and improve motor function

Gut microbes linked to the risk of Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s diseases

University of Massachusetts Lowell (UMass Lowell) - 19-Oct-2023

Gut-brain connection opens doors for early detection and treatment of brain diseases

Non-invasive deep brain stimulation improves memory, could treat Alzheimer's

Independent - 19-Oct-2023

Revolutionary approach for safer and accessible brain stimulation therapies

Women living and working in polluted areas are at a higher risk of breast cancer

European Society For Medical Oncology (ESMO) - 17-Oct-2023

PM2.5 particles can penetrate deep into tissues and promote cancer growth

Scientists find a new way to replace lost neurons after stroke

Kyushu University - 17-Oct-2023

Microglia conversion sparks a paradigm shift in stroke treatment

Gut bacteria linked to Alzheimer's disease in groundbreaking study

King's College London - 17-Oct-2023

Research findings may lead to new treatments for the most common cause of dementia

Eating less, living longer: the positive effects of calorie restriction

International Institute on Ageing (INIA) - 16-Oct-2023

Modest calorie reduction can activate genes for healthy ageing

AI gives needles the ability to navigate living tissue on their own

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill - 12-Oct-2023

Self-driving needle could make surgery less invasive and more accessible

UK biotech startup Astronautx raises $61M to tackle neurodegenerative diseases

Longevity Technology - 11-Oct-2023

Aims for Alzheimer's drugs that target brain's predominant cells, astrocytes

HDL cholesterol may be a double-edged sword for brain health

Boston University School of Public Health - 06-Oct-2023

Too much or too little HDL cholesterol may increase the risk of dementia

New 'miracle' drug cures bowel cancer with minimal side effects

BBC - 05-Oct-2023

Dostarlimab with 100% success rate in early trials offers hope for bowel cancer patients

Longeveron's Lomecel-B shows promising effects in Alzheimer's trial

Longeveron - 05-Oct-2023

New breakthrough cell therapy offers potential for slowing disease progression

Calico and AbbVie discover potential first-in-class cancer immunotherapy

Calico - 04-Oct-2023

ABBV-CLS-484 enhances anti-tumor immunity and is currently in clinical trials

A&E screening could detect thousands of undiagnosed diabetes cases

Sky News - 04-Oct-2023

Early diagnosis of type 2 diabetes with simple blood test can help you avoid serious complications

Early diagnosis and treatment of type 2 diabetes can add years to your life

University of Cambridge - 03-Oct-2023

Diagnosis at 30 may cut 14 years off life, but early treatment can extend it

Sensor-powered robot could detect breast cancer lumps at greater depths

Independent - 03-Oct-2023

Device uses sensor technology to apply human-like forces with precision

Move more, live longer: short bursts of activity can help you stay healthy

Independent - 29-Sep-2023

Short bursts of daily activity, even if brief, can greatly benefit heart health

Low vitamin D levels may lead to atrial fibrillation, an irregular heartbeat

Healio - 29-Sep-2023

Findings underscore the importance of maintaining adequate vitamin D levels

Sleeping more than 9 hours a night linked to smaller brain volume

Miller School of Medicine - 29-Sep-2023

Findings could have implications for understanding brain ageing and Alzheimer's

Rice researchers awarded $45M to develop cancer implant that could save millions

Rice University - 26-Sep-2023

Implant continuously monitors cancer and adjusts immunotherapy dose in real time

Treatment with stem cells may help slow down multiple sclerosis

Independent - 26-Sep-2023

Offers hope for aHSCT as the future standard of care for 130,000 UK MS patients

Keeping your gums healthy may help to protect your heart from damage

Tokyo Medical and Dental University - 21-Sep-2023

A common oral pathogen plays a role in worsening heart attack damage

Europe's air pollution crisis: Almost everyone is breathing toxic air

The Guardian - 20-Sep-2023

98% of Europeans live in areas with dangerous levels of air pollution

Transplanting patients' own cells holds promise in repairing damaged lungs

Independent - 11-Sep-2023

Small clinical trial shows treatment can improve breathing and quality of life

ProMIS secures $20.4M to accelerate Alzheimer's antibody development

Longevity Technology - 11-Sep-2023

Lead antibody shows promising preclinical data & is set for clinical development

Managing metabolic syndrome could help protect against dementia

Oxford Population Health - 07-Sep-2023

Metabolic syndrome increased the risk of developing dementia by 12%

Phase I trial shows early promise in clearing senescent cells in Alzheimer's

Wake Forest Baptist Health - 07-Sep-2023

The treatment was well-tolerated with no significant changes in brain function

Stem cell therapy gives arthritic gorilla new lease of life

Interesting Engineering - 03-Sep-2023

Liesel the gorilla is now walking again after receiving Stem CellX treatment

New clinical trial to benefit rare cancer patients in Scotland

Independent - 03-Sep-2023

The trial could help to match right treatment to people with rare cancers

Antioxidants may not be as beneficial for cancer patients as previously thought

Karolinska Institutet - 31-Aug-2023

Study in mice finds that antioxidants stimulate the growth of cancer tumours

New blood test may help in early detection of Parkinson’s disease

Independent - 30-Aug-2023

The test could identify drugs that reverse or slow down DNA damage and disease

Cancer cells turned back into muscle cells by CSHL scientists

Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory (CSH) - 28-Aug-2023

New treatment for a paediatric cancer (rhabdomyosarcoma) could save lives

Ultra-processed food: A recipe for major cardiovascular events

The Guardian - 27-Aug-2023

UK government discourages consumption due to high heart disease and stroke risk

Salt-free diet: the simple way to reduce your risk of heart disease

The Guardian - 27-Aug-2023

Simply not adding salt to EVERY meal can have the biggest effect

USC-supported startup receives $21m to develop stem cell patch for eye disease

University of Southern California (USC) - 21-Aug-2023

Funding will be used to test the patch in geographic atrophy patients in phase 2b trial

New AI model predicts your true age by looking at your chest

Medical Xpress - 16-Aug-2023

AI-estimated age based on chest radiographs could be a biomarker of ageing and disease

PF4: the tiny protein that could boost your brain power, no matter your age

University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) - 16-Aug-2023

PF4 from platelets enhanced learning and memory in both young and old mice

New AI-powered trousers help paralysed patients walk again

BBC - 15-Aug-2023

NeuroSkin mirrors the impulses sent to a healthy leg and recreates movement in the weakened leg

Vitamin D supplements may help prevent 15% of cancer-related deaths

Independent - 15-Aug-2023

Low vitamin D was mainly linked to high mortality risk from stomach, prostate, bowel, and lung cancers

Human heart on a microchip: A revolutionary new tool for medical research

Methuselah Foundation - 14-Aug-2023

Organ on a chip may be more successful than mice models in translating science to the clinic

Eat your greens for better lung health: the vitamin K connection

Independent - 10-Aug-2023

Higher vitamin K levels correlated with reduced risk of asthma and COPD

Vegetarian diet may increase hip fracture risk by 50%

Medical News Today - 08-Aug-2023

Well-balanced diet with plenty of protein and key nutrients could reduce risk of bone fractures

Royal Brompton and St Bartholomew’s Hospitals now offer robot-assisted lung biopsies

Independent - 07-Aug-2023

Highly precise shape-sensing technology to help clinicians diagnose & treat lung cancer at early-stage

Signalling pathways in aged cells found to impair the ability to repair and regenerate muscle cells

Independent - 07-Aug-2023

Study results offer insights on future drug discovery for disease related to muscle ageing

Breakthrough liquid metal nanoparticles to fight cancer with light and immunity

AZoNano - 07-Aug-2023

Gallium-based particles synthesized to heat with light and help immune system to kill cancer cells

3D scaffolds grow retinal cells to combat macular degeneration

ScienceAlert - 06-Aug-2023

Researchers achieve 150-day retinal cell growth, but biocompatibility uncertain

Voyager's new gene therapy targets amyloid plaques in Alzheimer's disease

FierceBiotech - 04-Aug-2023

New treatment approach could be more effective in lowering the risk of serious side effects

Longevity Technology interviews Lineage's CEO on the role of cell therapy in improving human longevity

Longevity Technology - 03-Aug-2023

Details magic of converting stem cells to any cell type and transplanting them to treat age-related conditions

Eye-opening discovery: a potential non-invasive solution for age-related vision loss

Live Forever Club - 02-Aug-2023

Deglycating enzymes could offer an affordable, effective, and non-invasive treatment for presbyopia

AI spots breast cancer as good as two radiologists

BBC - 02-Aug-2023

Use of AI supported screening can help reduce workloads and patient wait times

Novel cancer-killing pill wipes out tumor cells, leaving healthy cells unharmed

Independent - 02-Aug-2023

Experimental drug enters phase 1 human trials - offers hope for personalized and targeted cancer therapy

Novel Claromer compounds fight viruses by targeting their protective membranes

Maxwell Biosciences - 02-Aug-2023

Inspired by human immunity, Claromers are revolutionary molecules which may overcome resistance in near future

Scientists design a rapid and inexpensive method to grow human blood vessels

Pursuit by The University of Melbourne - 01-Aug-2023

Tissue engineered blood vessels might replace bypass surgery to treat heart disease in future

Experimental vaccine promises to slow down or prevent Alzheimer's in mice

American Heart Association - 30-Jul-2023

Vaccine not only reduced inflammation, but also improved behavior and awareness in mice

Celularity and Versea Ophthalmics to commercialize ophthalmic allografts

Celularity - 27-Jul-2023

Innovative BIOVANCE single- and three-layer products for ocular surface disease treatment & surgical support

Metformin may minimize muscle loss in extended periods of bed rest

Lifespan.io (LEAF) - 24-Jul-2023

Improvements seen in muscle size and collagen deposits in older people with atrophy

Superior killer T-cells hold promise in remission and clearance of cancer

Cardiff University - 24-Jul-2023

Multipronged T-cells recognize multiple target proteins and attack cancer in many ways

Mechanical nanosurgery, a novel treatment option for glioblastoma

Nano Magazine - 21-Jul-2023

Magnetically guided nanotubes effectively killed cancer cells in mice

Donanemab slows Alzheimer’s disease in trial, but with serious side effects

New Scientist - 18-Jul-2023

New Alzheimer's drug benefits early-stage patients; concern remain about affordability and serious risks

Weekend workouts keep your heart as healthy as regular exercise

The Guardian - 18-Jul-2023

150 minutes of exercise throughout the week or during only weekends can lower heart disease risk

J&J extends $30m deal with Nanobiotix for global co-development of radioenhancer

FierceBiotech - 10-Jul-2023

NBTXR3 to enhance the effect of immunotherapies; plans for phase 3 trial in head and neck cancer

Gene therapy restores partial red colour vision in total colour blindness patients

New Scientist - 10-Jul-2023

Despite the limited improvement, gene therapy offers hope for future breakthroughs in restoring vision

Lifetime healthy body weight may lower your risk of cancer

Independent - 06-Jul-2023

Overweight and obese is linked to developing 18 cancer types - early prevention is the key

England's chief medical officer says vehicle tyre pollution is now a major health risk

The Guardian - 05-Jul-2023

Heavier electric vehicles raise concerns from increased tyre wear pollution despite resolving exhaust emissions

New study finds vitamin D may reduce risk of heart attacks in older people

The Guardian - 28-Jun-2023

One vitamin D supplement a month slashed risk of major cardiovascular events by 9%

Bluerock to pioneer first-in-class neuronal stem cell therapy for Parkinson’s disease

BlueRock Therapeutics - 28-Jun-2023

Bemdaneprocel shows positive phase I results, advances to Phase II trial in early 2024

AI boosts speed, precision and safety in cancer radiotherapy - available at cost price to the NHS

BBC - 27-Jun-2023

Groundbreaking InnerEye AI, developed by Addenbrooke's Hospital and Microsoft, revolutionises radiotherapy planning

Insilico Medicine begins phase II trials for AI-generated drug candidate in IPF Treatment

Genetic Engineering & Biotechnology News (GEN) - 27-Jun-2023

Could target the treatment of a broader range of fibrotic indications beyond idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis

Air pollution intensifies Covid-19 impact, mirroring decade-older age

The Guardian - 21-Jun-2023

Scientists advocate for air pollution reduction, emphasizing its potential to improve health outcomes amidst pandemics and flu season

New accurate AI-driven personalized treatment for heart failure patients

European Society of Cardiology - 21-Jun-2023

AI4HF uses latest methods to lower the risk of disease and develop patient centered care

Novel heart disease treatment given $145m boost with Bitterroot Bio funding

Longevity Technology - 19-Jun-2023

Biotech leverages insights from immunology and cardiology, aiming to dissolve arterial plaques with their flagship asset, BRB-002

Orally administered, lettuce-grown insulin: A potential breakthrough in diabetes treatment

New Atlas - 15-Jun-2023

Could provide an affordable, accessible, and effective solution for millions of diabetes patients worldwide

Study links alcohol consumption to over 60 diseases, many previously unassociated

Oxford Population Health - 08-Jun-2023

Daily drinking, binge drinking, and drinking outside of mealtimes significantly increased the risk

Sleep struggles boost stroke risk, particularly among under 50s, study suggests

Independent - 07-Jun-2023

Insomnia symptoms can increase the likelihood of stroke, highlighting the potential benefits of improved sleep therapies

Revitalizing ageing stem cells: Unveiling the key to lasting youthfulness

Lifespan.io (LEAF) - 05-Jun-2023

Combination of factors that rejuvenate stem cells holds promise for aging and muscle-wasting diseases

Galleri blood test: a step closer to early cancer detection

BBC - 02-Jun-2023

Offers promising results in the detection, and original site, of over 50 types of cancer in major NHS study

UNITY Biotech's lead compound lags behind the Regeneron’s eye drug

Biospace - 27-May-2023

UBX1325 showed disappointing results in phase II macular degeneration trial - further analysis is required

Artificial Intelligence assists in discovery of potent antibiotic to combat superbugs

BBC - 25-May-2023

AI scrutinized a list of 6,680 compounds, ultimately shortlisting potential antibiotics in under two hours

Lack of sleep linked to accelerated brain aging in seniors

PsyPost - 17-May-2023

Researchers suggest that sleep problems should be considered a modifiable risk factor for dementia in healthy older adults

Unraveling the long-term impacts of metformin on lifespan: a 20-year study

Live Forever Club - 16-May-2023

Extensive analysis reveals an initial benefit to longevity that diminishes, then reverses, over time

Pangenome: a new chapter in human DNA mapping embracing global diversity

BBC - 10-May-2023

Updated DNA map opens doors for more inclusive and effective medical treatments

AI model shows promise in speeding up cancer detection and diagnosis

The Guardian - 30-Apr-2023

Potential to fast-track patients to treatment and streamline CT scan analysis

Revolutionary bio-inspired molecules accelerate bone healing: a breakthrough for regenerative medicine

TU Dresden (University of Technology) - 28-Apr-2023

Novel molecules enhance bone regeneration in mice by 50%, paving the way for treatments for bone fractures and related conditions

Expanded NHS Program Targets Type 2 Diabetes Remission with Soup and Shake Diets

NHS - 26-Apr-2023

Weight loss can improve blood sugar levels and reduce risk of serious diabetes complications

Chest e-tattoo boasts major improvements in heart monitoring

University of Texas at Austin - 26-Apr-2023

Ultralight, flexible device provides early detection of heart diseases outside the clinic

Pioneering Heart Repair Technique: Reprogramming Adult Fibroblasts In Vivo

Lifespan.io (LEAF) - 25-Apr-2023

Potential for manipulating fibroblasts to improve heart healing and regeneration after heart attack

Unity Biotechnology's diabetic macular edema senolytic treatment shows promise at 48-week endpoint

FierceBiotech - 24-Apr-2023

Corporate shift towards ophthalmology puts senolytics head-to-head against existing treatments

Life bio's gene therapy reboots cells, offering hope for vision loss and beyond

GlobeNewswire - 23-Apr-2023

Epigenetic reprogramming restored in primates, now paving way for human trials

Short Sleep Duration May Have Minimal Impact on Dementia Risk

Oxford Population Health - 21-Apr-2023

Dr. Angel Wong, lead author, concludes that any increase in dementia risk due to shorter sleep duration is likely very small

BBC reports on two different uses of AI in pharmaceutical healthcare

BBC - 17-Apr-2023

Genetika+ tests drugs against a patient's own cells; Insilico Medicine is slashing the time taken for drug discovery

Groundbreaking vaccines for cancer, cardiovascular, and autoimmune diseases could be ready by 2030

The Guardian - 08-Apr-2023

Covid-19 pushed through a decade's research and testing into a year, results of which could have much wider impact

Psychedelics and AI promise the next breakthrough treatment for dementia

Spannr - 30-Mar-2023

Benefits of psychedelic drugs or AI compounds may outperform clinical drugs with fewer side effects; clinical trials yet to confirm

Cancer in the young: A global trend raising alarms and spurring research

New Scientist - 29-Mar-2023

From diet to lifestyle, experts explore potential culprits behind this worrying trend

New fuel cell implant manages blood sugar levels in type 1 diabetes patients

Swiss Federal Institute of Technology (ETH Zurich) - 28-Mar-2023

Fuel cell coupled with engineered beta cells automatically produce insulin whenever required

Expert doctors guided heart surgeries via smart glasses at Basildon Hospital

BBC - 27-Mar-2023

Remote access helped to perform several procedures simultaneously and reduced waiting time for patients

Telomere length may have protective effects against dementia-provide a pathway for future research

Oxford Population Health - 22-Mar-2023

Associations between telomere length and endophenotypes could help treat neurodegenerative disease

AKL Therapeutics’ investigational oral senotherapeutics drug APPA beneficial for osteoarthritis

Longevity Technology - 20-Mar-2023

Senescent cells have become one of the most promising targets for healthy aging research

How NMN Supplementation Affects Artery Stiffness Through NAD+ Metabolism

Live Forever Club - 13-Mar-2023

A meagre 250 mg/day of NMN ameliorated arterial stiffness which could protect against CVD risk

Mesoblast develops an injection with stem cells having anti-inflammatory effect to treat heart attack

Freethink - 12-Mar-2023

A new weapon that could give doctors an entirely new way to treat heart failure

Peter Attia comments on Danish metformin study that does not find benefit to general population

Peter Attia website - 11-Mar-2023

Original study was subject to bias due to exclusion of participants who progressed to multiple therapies

People who socialise more, live longer, especially helpful in old age

Independent - 08-Mar-2023

People are less likely to die the more often they socialise

Neocortical grafting platform in brain repair

Live Forever Club - 07-Mar-2023

Multilayered architecture resulted in physiological and behavioural improvements. Could it help regenerate the ageing brain in future?

Reprogrammed tumour cells to be used as therapeutic cancer vaccine for treating cancer

Stanford School of Medicine - 01-Mar-2023

T cells are trained to recognize cancer antigens, which attack the cancer cells when reintroduced into the body

Restoring glutathione -potential therapy could prevent old impaired stem cells from ever developing

UCLA Health - 27-Feb-2023

Higher levels of glutathione better at muscle repair while low levels of the same are bad at it

Newer diagnostic techniques reduced unnecessary harm in prostate cancer testing

Independent - 23-Feb-2023

67% fewer men experienced risks of screening with advanced diagnostic techniques

New fingerprint technology detects breast cancer with high accuracy

Sheffield Hallam University - 20-Feb-2023

Painless, quick, and non-invasive method to potentially transform breast cancer screening

Uncovering the Secrets of Cancer Resistance in the Naked Mole-Rat

Live Forever Club - 17-Feb-2023

Study identifies biological mechanisms including efficient DNA repair, no thymic involution and dampened inflammatory response

Added sugar and fruit juice increases risk of cardiovascular disease

Nuffield Department of Population Health - 15-Feb-2023

<p>Higher intake of free sugars&nbsp; is associated with a higher risk of developing cardiovascular disease.<br></p>

Tiny sensor alerts early warning signs of heart failure

Independent - 12-Feb-2023

Advances in the innovation could limit hospital admissions and increase healthspan of patients

Exploring mesenchymal stem cell derived exosomal therapy as intervertebral disc degeneration cure

Live Forever Club - 08-Feb-2023

MSCExos shown to improve osteoporosis by promoting osteoclast cell proliferation and formation of blood vessels

Living with a partner could prevent type 2 diabetes, whether they stay happy or not

Independent - 07-Feb-2023

Relationships were inversely related to HbA1c levels regardless of spousal support or strain

A simple urine-testing device identifies brain cancer, new study finds

Nanomedicine - 07-Feb-2023

Advancements could enable early detection of various cancers via membrane proteins in urine

Mild to moderate consumption of alcohol can reduce the risk of dementia, study finds

CNN - 06-Feb-2023

The study was observational, no cause and effect can be determined

Ultra-processed foods effect overall health, may increase risk for cancer

Independent - 01-Feb-2023

Studies also link UPFs with heart disease, obesity, type 2 diabetes besides cancer

Physical activity, more walk-most promising ways to reduce risk of dementia and Alzheimer’s disease

UC San Diego School of Medicine - 25-Jan-2023

Prevention is important as once dementia is diagnosed, it is very difficult to slow or reverse

Albicidin, plant toxin, strongest antibiotic emerged, kills harmful bacteria in a unique way

Independent - 24-Jan-2023

The toxins interaction with the bacterial enzyme gyrase could help overcome antibiotic resistance

Heart's biological age can be delayed by 10 years by an anti-aging mutant gene discovered

Medical Xpress - 23-Jan-2023

Healthy mutant gene can reverse the decline of heart performance in older people

Gut microbiome linked to brain damage and neurodegeneration in mice

EurekAlert! - 12-Jan-2023

Modifying gut microbiota with antibiotics reduced inflammation and tau-linked damage

3D bioprinted retina tissue uncovers advanced age-related macular degeneration

Medgadget - 06-Jan-2023

Researchers are making strides in developing advanced in vitro tissue models to study eye diseases

iKnife can diagnose endometrial cancer within seconds, paves way for new diagnostic pathways

The Guardian - 03-Jan-2023

Getting diagnosis within seconds could enable women confirmed to have cancer start treatment sooner

Air pollution linked to increased risk of at least two long-term health problems

The Guardian - 30-Dec-2022

Implementing environmental policies in polluted areas may help prevent the illnesses

Overcoming the odds of bile duct cancer with experimental immunotherapy

BBC - 30-Dec-2022

A 51-year-old patient in trial is now cancer-free with immunotherapy drug and chemotherapy

SIRT6: Ageing, Metabolism, and Cardiovascular Diseases - A Review

Live Forever Club - 20-Dec-2022

SIRT6 has a vital role in cell metabolism which could lead to therapeutics for controlling senescence

Phil Newman reviews BrainKey's brain scan analysis service

Longevity Technology - 16-Dec-2022

Report provides analysis on different parts of the brain, including lesions associated with Alzheimer’s disease

New mRNA vaccines personalized for each patient to fight cancer

BBC - 13-Dec-2022

Phase IIb trial on skin cancer showed positive results, with 44% lower risk of death

Therapeutic applications of base editing clears girl's leukemia

BBC - 11-Dec-2022

Base editing can soon be a part in taking control of our genomes to fight genetic diseases

In silico drug repurposing method and insurance data analysis identifies Sildenafil as potential therapy for Alzheimer’s disease

Live Forever Club - 06-Dec-2022

Current research identified drug candidate, big data analysis confirmed an association, and lab work demonstrated a biological effect

Large scale study identifies new risk loci associated with CAD (coronary artery disease)

University of Oxford - 06-Dec-2022

The study outlines a list of genes and genetic variants for future study of common diseases

Tissue transplants as standard treatments for Parkinson’s- a promising approach

The Guardian - 04-Dec-2022

This one-off treatment could nullify the complications that you get with chronic medications

Targeting senescent cells could be a useful approach for slowing/treating Alzheimer’s disease

Salk Institute - 01-Dec-2022

How senescent neurons lead to Alzheimer’s disease, effect on removal and drugs needed for therapy

Effects of exercise and blood pressure on mental abilities: an observation

Live Forever Club - 29-Nov-2022

Study suggests we should maintain cardiorespiratory fitness early in life to benefit higher cognitive functions later

NR supplementation affects cancer dynamics-makes tumours more aggressive in mice

Lifespan.io (LEAF) - 22-Nov-2022

NR fuels the energy levels of both cancer cells and cancer-fighting cells according to the study

Correlation found between biological aging and cognitive decline using epigenetic clocks

Lifespan.io (LEAF) - 21-Nov-2022

The midlife study showed that the cognitive decliners age faster

Medin- amyloid-β aggregates could act an new targets to therapeutically treat Alzheimer's

German Center for Neurodegenerative Diseases (DZNE) - 17-Nov-2022

Medin deposits are indeed a cause of blood vessel damage, one of the causes of Alzheimer's disease

Mogrify and Astellas collaborate on novel gene therapy for hearing loss

Labiotech - 17-Nov-2022

Breakthrough approach to regenerate new cochlear hair cells that enable hearing

CRISPR gene-editing technology boosts cancer-fighting immune cells

BBC - 11-Nov-2022

Personalized T-cell therapy for untreatable cancers - further studies needed to test the dose and effectiveness

Researchers found a missing genetic link that helps melanoma cells defeat mortality

EurekAlert! - 10-Nov-2022

Mutations in a telomere binding protein provide a new approach to treat melanoma and other cancers

AI tool could detect lung disease in minutes using X-ray images

Independent - 07-Nov-2022

Technology that can help detect various diseases quickly and accurately reduces staff time

Dementia rate declined in the US, but inequalities still persist in gender and racial groups

RAND - 07-Nov-2022

Education could be a vital tool to narrow down the differences in risk of dementia

Longevity Technology interviews Frequency Tx' CSO about activating innate progenitor cells

Longevity Technology - 01-Nov-2022

Cells are already in the right place, just need the right kick to help repair the body when needed

Scientists unveil role of genomic 'dark matter' in cancer detection and treatment

BBC - 27-Oct-2022

Early but promising finding that epigenetic changes alter the growth of cancer cells

AI tool could let someone know in 60 seconds or less their level of risk of cardiovascular disease

The Guardian - 04-Oct-2022

AI-enabled imaging of the retina’s veins and arteries can specify the risk, results from big study

Injection-replacement remedy, using a robotic pill to deliver insulin in diabetics

Independent - 30-Sep-2022

RoboCap’s mucus-clearing and churning movements help it deliver the drug directly to the gut

Eisai's Lecanemab drug proves to slowdown Alzheimer's disease, unlike aducanumab drug

BBC - 28-Sep-2022

Historic moment for dementia research-large clinical trial to successfully slow cognitive decline

Genetically modified virus killed cancer cells in early human trials

BBC - 23-Sep-2022

Weakened form of herpes virus showed promising results for various advanced cancers

Targeted drug delivery with microbots made of algae cells to treat acute bacterial pneumonia

UC San Diego School of Medicine - 22-Sep-2022

Nanoparticles-modified microbots coated with neutrophil cell membranes-reduce inflammation in lungs

Understanding air pollution cancer would lead to a new era of molecular cancer prevention

BBC - 10-Sep-2022

Mutations alone are not always enough for tumour formation

More the artificial sweetener consumption, higher the risk of cardiovascular disease

The Guardian - 07-Sep-2022

Direct association between higher consumption of artificial sweetener and heart disease

Regenerative therapies and senolytics help to rejuvenate the heart’s capacity to regenerate

Longevity Technology - 17-Aug-2022

Eliminating senescent cells rejuvenates the heart's capacity for regeneration in mice

Data from Phase 2 BEHOLD study of UBX1325 in DME patients-Unity Biotechnology

Ophthalmology Times - 12-Aug-2022

Statistically significant treatment effect for both BCVA and CST was seen at both 12 and 18 weeks

Pharmashots interviews Laurent Levy about cancer-killing radiotherapy enhancers

Pharmashots - 10-Aug-2022

NBTXR3 might give hope to patients who are ineligible for certain chemotheraphy

Potential risk marker in blood linked to diabetes and cancer identified

The Guardian - 04-Aug-2022

Prostasin level linked to diabetic onset and cancer deaths

Air pollution closely related to cognitive decline and dementia - GOV.UK

The Guardian - 27-Jul-2022

Cognitive decline and dementia in older people accelerated by exposure to emissions

Phase 2 clinical trial of lead drug candidate MYMD-1- a therapy for delaying aging

Business Wire - 26-Jul-2022

Sarcopenia drug trial shows no evidence of toxicity or safety issues

Impacts of inequality affects the poor and increases the risk of dying from lung disease in UK

The Guardian - 25-Jul-2022

Poorest 10% of patients are now five times more likely to die with lung disease than the wealthiest

Screen cell-nanoparticle interactions adopted in targeting cancer cells

Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) - 21-Jul-2022

Clarity on cell particle interaction and particle uptake, for specific cancer types

NHS Cancer Programme plans rollouts of 1 million tests for use, in 2024

NHS England - 18-Jul-2022

Utilising new technologies and tests to detect and diagnose cancer at early stages

Age-related changes in retina linked to decline in 'youth' protein

National Eye Institute (NEI) - 18-Jul-2022

Aging associated retinal disorders linked to loss of protective protein

Death in men due to melanoma comparatively double, compared to women

The Guardian - 15-Jul-2022

High death rates in men due to skin cancer point out the need of sun safety

Magnet-controlled bacteria fights cancer without causing pain

Phys.org - 15-Jul-2022

Bacterial microrobots activate immune response and release drugs directly at desired tumor sites

Shorter lifespan in men linked with loss of male sex chromosome while aging

The Conversation (UK) - 14-Jul-2022

Understanding how Y chromosome may contribute to age-related diseases can help prevent them

Alzheimer’s disease can be treated in blood circulation instead of in the brain

UTHealth - 14-Jul-2022

A target for Alzheimer’s disease therapy may lie in plasmapheresis or blood dialysis

Exposure to meat product additives increases the risk of colorectal cancer

Independent - 13-Jul-2022

Nitrites and nitrates as preservatives in cold cuts linked to colon cancer

EA-2353, a photoreceptor regeneration treatment for blindness, by Endogena Therapeutics

Labiotech - 12-Jul-2022

Endogena's gene-independent treatment has shown advantages in retinitis pigmentosa

The genetics of successful ageing: unlocking longevity genes in humans

Live Forever Club - 11-Jul-2022

APOE and FOXO3A had significant impact on longevity, but environmental factors also determine the fate of health while ageing

Advancements in organ biofabrication may lead to build human heart for transplant

Harvard University - 07-Jul-2022

Helical structure of heart muscles helps understand the functioning of heart

Urolithin A can increase mitochondrial health in living joint tissue and improved mobility

Business Wire - 07-Jul-2022

Mitopure can improve mitochondrial health and counteract age-related muscle function decline

ECM proteins help to develop more robust methods for generation of heart cells

University of Wisconsin-Madison - 01-Jul-2022

ECM proteins play significant roles in hPSC adhesion, growth & cardiac differentiation

FDA-approved psychiatric drugs may help improve cognitive symptoms

University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus - 29-Jun-2022

Imipramine or olanzapine block APOE4 and reverses Alzheimer’s disease

Sarconeos BIO101 in development for the treatment of Sarcopenia by Biophytis

Yahoo! finance - 27-Jun-2022

SARA-INT Phase 2 study and SARA Phase 3 study milestones in developing sarconeos

Cyborg locust brains can help spot the signs of human cancer in the lab

MIT Technology Review - 21-Jun-2022

The insects’ antennae are the most important for detecting cancer

Racing for the lead... Underdog becomes Cyclarity Therapeutics

Longevity Technology - 20-Jun-2022

Also announces move to Buck Institute for Research on Aging

Nanomachines exerts mechanical movements to exclusively target cancer cells

SciTechDaily - 16-Jun-2022

Latch recognises low pH environment around cancer cells for penetration

mRNA delivers mutated proteins - regenerates cardiomyocytes post a heart attack

University of Houston - 16-Jun-2022

Stemin and YAP5SA notably restores normal cardiac pumping in mice

Dementia directly linked to Vitamin D deficiency for the first time

University of South Australia (UniSA) - 14-Jun-2022

Progressive disease can be prevented by boosting Vit-D to normal levels

Daily glass of beetroot juice (inorganic nitrate) could interrupt harmful inflammation

The Guardian - 09-Jun-2022

Nitric oxide is a potential anti-inflammatory compound for heart patients

Oral rapamycin aggravates Alzheimer's associated beta-amyloid plaques in mice

Medical Xpress - 07-Jun-2022

Cautioned the use of rapamycin in Alzheimer's patients, as it downregulated Trem2 & reduced β-amyloid clearance

3D printed lung scaffold might be ready for clinical trials within five years

3D Printing Industry - 07-Jun-2022

It can be personalised with patients' own cells and printed in three weeks

Same aged old male athletes at higher heart disease risk than female athletes

British Heart Foundation (BHF) - 07-Jun-2022

Stiffer aorta and older vascular age in older male athletes when compared to female athletes

Not just vision - diet and eye health is linked to aging in fruitflies

Buck Institute - 07-Jun-2022

Staring at gadget screens at night affects circadian clock and in turn lifespan

Senolytics may abate accelerated aging of cancer patients as seen in mice

Lifespan.io (LEAF) - 06-Jun-2022

Radiation-induced damage may lessen by removing senescent cells but senolytics may not reverse the damage

Lento bio to launch anti-glycation drugs targeting anti-aging and presbyopia

Ichor Therapeutics - 06-Jun-2022

Lento Bio research into molecular aging damage by accelerating clinical assets

Height may be an unrecognised non-modifiable risk factor for several health issues

The Guardian - 02-Jun-2022

Largest height study ever: being tall increases risk of peripheral neuropathy, lowers heart risk

Elevated blood pressure associated with cognitive decline in elderly

Lifespan.io (LEAF) - 25-May-2022

Cognitive decline, dementia, and mortality can be reduced by blood pressure control

Excessive TV time linked to poor heart health irrespective of genetic risk

The Guardian - 24-May-2022

Reducing TV time is linked to avoidance of coronary heart diseases

Infusing aged mice with young cerebrospinal fluid improves memory

Lifespan.io (LEAF) - 24-May-2022

Oligodendrogenesis and memory function in the aged brain can be improved by young CSF

Selah Therapeutics launched to focus on ketone-based therapies for heart disease

Longevity Technology - 13-May-2022

Treatment options for diseases of aging - from the makers of metabolic switch

Phage therapy shows promise in treating drug-resistant infections

The Guardian - 13-May-2022

Success in patients with otherwise untreatable infections could make way for clinical trials next year

Discarded donor livers to be maintained in Liver ICU in USA by Ochre Bio to discover new therapies

Business Wire - 11-May-2022

Liver ICU main aim-Improve liver transplant processes and discover therapies for liver diseases

Verve Therapeutics' gene editing therapy may cure heart attacks once and for all

Bloomberg - 06-May-2022

Trials underway to test the safety, but affordability and acceptance of gene therapy are major concerns

A little bit of stress is proven to be good in refolding the misfolded proteins

EurekAlert! - 06-May-2022

Activating similar mechanism without stressing the cells could treat dementia

Prothena's anti-amyloid therapy receives FDA fast track designation to treat Alzheimer’s

BioPharma-Reporter - 03-May-2022

Guarantees higher efficacy, convenience and potential safety than other anti-Aβ therapies

Smartphones are soon to be upgraded as a skin cancer diagnostic tool in UK

pharmaphorum - 29-Apr-2022

AI based-DERM could speed up diagnosis by replacing dermatology appointments

Lab-made synthetic nerve transmits signal within a microsecond

Chemical & Engineering News (C&EN) - 28-Apr-2022

Light-driven artificial nerve could one day be used for medical devices or implants to cure diseases

Screening for DPYD variants can enable personalised chemotherapy treatment

Nuffield Department of Population Health - 27-Apr-2022

Chemotherapy treats patients but the lethal effect could be gotten down by preliminary testing

miniPUMP - the next-best personalised human heart model for drug testing

New Atlas - 25-Apr-2022

Your cells as your own "organ-on-a-chip" model for heart disease

Mutational signatures- a step closes to personalised cancer treatment

BBC - 21-Apr-2022

Instead of caterogising cancer based on the effected body part or type, whole-genome sequencing could be more practical

Epigenetic age identifies risk of dementia later in life

Feinberg School of Medicine - 20-Apr-2022

Epigenitic and brain aging markers provide insights on accelerated cognitive decline

Study shows link between obesity and womb cancer in women

The Guardian - 19-Apr-2022

Genetic analysis could show how being obese could increase the risk of endometrial cancer

Alzheimers' treatment with stem cells is proven safer in Phase 1 clinical trial

Lifespan.io (LEAF) - 07-Apr-2022

Lomecel-B targets homing and microglia recruitment rather than differentiation

SomaLogic’s blood test accurately predicts risk of disease and death

The Guardian - 06-Apr-2022

Test involves protein analysis that provide a snapshot of an individual's health

Brain charts: showing the incredible growing and shrinking brain ability

University of Cambridge - 06-Apr-2022

Mapping the brain and creating charts could be used as a helpful clinical tool for other clinicians, psychiatrists and researchers

99% of people in the world are breathing polluted air

Independent - 04-Apr-2022

WHO calls for the immediate transition from fossil fuel use to clean energy

A wonder drug for the treatment of advanced bowel cancer patients

BBC - 28-Mar-2022

Experimental gene therapy shrunk tumor size by 50% within three months

Between 1993 and 2011, most increase in life expectancy was disease free years

Science Daily - 15-Mar-2022

Exception was for people with a cognitive impairment, study by Newcastle University shows

Sleeping with lights on may alert your body, harming good night's rest and overall health

Northwestern University - 14-Mar-2022

Even moderate light exposure while sleeping increases heart rate and glucose levels

Lipidomics for preventive and personalized medicine

Healio - 11-Mar-2022

Elevated lipid levels are linked with the incidence of CVD and type 2 diabetes

UK ranks second for lung disease deaths in Western Europe, with more negative impact on poor people

BBC - 28-Feb-2022

UK charity seeks funding opportunities for better treatment and research

Floor cleaners with certain chemical ingredients could do more harm than good

Phys.org - 28-Feb-2022

Chemicals used for good smell may expose people to aerosol pollution at the same rate as public roads

Longevity.Technology looks at 12 key companies running age-related disease clinical trials in 2021

Longevity Technology - 25-Feb-2022

Approaches include senotherapeutics, stem cells and mitochondria. Eye disease is a common first target.

Eating just five portions of vegetables may not protect your heart

BBC - 21-Feb-2022

Researchers say balanced diet with healthy lifestyle helps reduce risk of many diseases

Live longer with good health by drinking ground coffee every day

Independent - 10-Feb-2022

Instant coffee had no such benefits but contains twice the amount of possibly harmful acrylamide

Irregular sleep-wake cycle may increase the risk of Alzheimer’s disease

The Guardian - 10-Feb-2022

24-hour circardian regulation and good sleep hygeine can possibly delay the onset of dementia

Scientists built a functional human tendon using 3D cryobioprinting

3D Printing Industry - 07-Feb-2022

A breakthrough technique to print complex tissues that can be stored for later use

NHS offers the world's most expensive drug for children with a rare disease

BBC - 04-Feb-2022

Libmeldy is life-saving gene therapy now available for use in England

A natural cholesterol metabolite with senolytic effect in mice and humans

Buck Institute - 02-Feb-2022

New class of senotherapeutic drugs that could possibly target various diseases and ageing

A breakthrough genetic test in the UK offers personalised treatments for incurable cancers

The Guardian - 31-Jan-2022

Identifying faulty genes and matching cancer patients to potential experimential therapies

Study reveals that healthy drinking is a big myth and it might decrease your heart health

Independent - 28-Jan-2022

Dr Schutte suggests to reduce the recommended amount of alcohol by NHS

Dasatinib plus quercetin combination may help preserve cognitive abilities in elderly people

Lifespan.io (LEAF) - 27-Jan-2022

Senolytics showed positive effects on rats but trials must confirm these findings on human brain

Covid restrictions provided unique real-world experiment with reduced air pollution

The Guardian - 26-Jan-2022

Big drop in NO2 produced biggest benefit, less significant drops seen in PM2.5 and PM10

Antimicrobial resistance is the next pandemic: over 1.2 million died with drug-resistant infections

Independent - 20-Jan-2022

Its time for strategies that preserve existing antibiotics and develop new drugs

New study unveils the role of tau in neurodegenerative disease

Buck Institute - 20-Jan-2022

Interactions with mitochondrial & synaptic proteins highlight targets against Tau-mediated disease

A simple eye checkup can reveal your true age and overall health

CNN - 19-Jan-2022

Predicting death based on the gap between chronological and retinal age

Bacteria-eating viruses fight drug resistant superbugs in a non-healing wound

Live Science - 19-Jan-2022

When antibiotics fail, bacteriophages can heal -- clinical trials need to confirm this treatment approach

Drone delivers defibrillator before ambulance arrives

BBC - 07-Jan-2022

Everdrone looking to expand its drones' capabilities within Sweden and beyond

New blood test accurately detects cancer in patients with early symptoms

Guardian - 05-Jan-2022

Game changer in cancer treatment by improving early access to drugs and thereby survival rates

Mayo Clinic is excited to collaborate with NaNotics for cancer treatment

Business Wire - 04-Jan-2022

Ultra-low toxicity NaNots could have a wide variety of applications

A new potential way to treat diabetes without insulin

New Atlas - 04-Jan-2022

Hormone, like insulin, controls blood sugar levels via a better molecular pathway

The new NanoKnife is a game-changer for treating Prostate cancer

WalesOnline - 03-Jan-2022

Electric current damages the cell membranes of the cancerous cells

Senolytics promotes wound healing in the aged but not in young mice

Lifespan.io (LEAF) - 22-Dec-2021

Dasatinib plus quercetin slow down muscle regeneration in young mice

Korify Capital plans to invest $100m in longevity and mental health space

FierceBiotech - 22-Dec-2021

Aiming to invest in 15-20 biotech firms, including Cambrian Biopharma, to target drivers of ageing

Modified copper material with potent antibacterial activity developed

Medgadget - 17-Dec-2021

Nanostructured copper material with vigorous antibacterial activity; prospective candidate in healthcare settings

MyMD Pharmaceuticals begins phase 2 trial of TNF-inhibitor in January 2022

Longevity Technology - 14-Dec-2021

Potential oral treatment to prevent sarcopenia and frailty, and extend healthy lifespan

Anti-inflammatory exercise factors target cerebrovasculature

Stanford School of Medicine - 08-Dec-2021

Exercise plasma boosts memory and dampens brain inflammation

Potential breakthrough treatment for Stargardt disease enters phase II trials

Macular Society - 08-Dec-2021

Remofuscin is a promising drug to slow down or prevent vision loss in patients

Valuable insight into the influence of age-associated humoral factors

Genetic Engineering & Biotechnology News (GEN) - 07-Dec-2021

An injection of extracellular vesicles improve muscle regeneration

New therapy producing potent bacterial vaccines for 100% protection

Medgadget - 29-Nov-2021

Generation of high-potency bacterial vaccines using ultrashort pulsed lasers

A powerful platform to facilitate rehabilitation and musculoskeletal diseases

Medgadget - 24-Nov-2021

Thin, wireless, battery-free and multimodal musculoskeletal biointerfaces

Improving mitochondrial function enhances colour vision in old age

New Atlas - 24-Nov-2021

Long wavelength exposure partially restores ATP and improves eye function

Three minute exposure to deep red light can improve your eyesight

University College London (UCL) - 24-Nov-2021

Morning exposure to long wave deep red light showed 17%-20% improvement in colour vision

Dark chocolate, coffee and wine can keep your heart healthy

Guardian - 19-Nov-2021

A leading cardiologist, Thomas Lüscher, explains moderation is the key

New study where biological age reduces as chronological age increases

Bioviva Science - 18-Nov-2021

Evident reversal of Dementia symptoms sustained cognitive improvement

New study reported the benefits of drinking of tea or coffee

Independent - 17-Nov-2021

Drinking coffee and tea reduces the risk of dementia and ischaemic stroke

Fitbit clears FDA to identify people with irregular heartbeats

MedCity News - 17-Nov-2021

Detected atrial fibrillation in one-third of adults, but faces issues with implementation

Biosplice dosed first patient with cirtuvivint in phase 1 clinical trial

Global News - 17-Nov-2021

Evaluates the safety and anti-tumor efficacy of oral cirtuvivint in cancer patients

New study reversed paralysis and repaired spinal cord injuries in mice

Science Focus - 12-Nov-2021

For decades, a major challenge for scientists is central nervous system.

AMBAR study improved the quality of life in Alzheimer's disease

Lifespan.io (LEAF) - 12-Nov-2021

A hot topic in longevity research is plasma exchange for Alzheimer’s disease

OptiMind app designed for early diagnosis of dementia with simple tapping

Wired - 11-Nov-2021

A 5-minute test can assess the early risk of getting dementia

Covid-19 impact lead to reduction in life expectancy and mental wellbeing

Independent - 11-Nov-2021

Cases of anxiety and depression are now doubled when compared to pre-pandemic

Studies prove relationship between sleep onset timing and risk of developing CVD

BBC - 09-Nov-2021

Sleep health: An important contributor to a person’s general health

New study shows high potential for restoring functional vision in the blind

NPR - 23-Oct-2021

Transferring information to the visual cortex of blind is a dream come true

GP develops helmet to deliver infrared light therapy to treat dementia

Independent - 19-Oct-2021

In placebo controlled study, device improved brain processing and memory in patients

Mammalian brain cells mapped for better understanding of the neuronal disorders

EurekAlert! - 06-Oct-2021

The atlas of the brain cells developed will help pave the way for future research in brain disorders

Deep brain stimulation is a promising treatment for major depression

Guardian - 04-Oct-2021

Brain implant detects patterns that proceed depression and then blocks the signals

Blind mole rats use junk DNA to trigger self-destruction of cancer cells

The Scientist - 30-Sep-2021

Retrotransposons activate immune response against precancerous cells - may have implications in humans

Low-carb diet is better than low-fat diet to lower the risk of heart disease

EurekAlert! - 28-Sep-2021

Restricting carbs improve heart health by reducing bad cholesterol and insulin resistance

Reversible reprogramming regenerates cardiac tissue after a heart attack

Endpoints News - 23-Sep-2021

Possibility of regeneration: A boon to the broad rejuvenation field

Underdog pharmaceuticals secures $10m funding from Kizoo ventures

Longevity Technology - 23-Sep-2021

Funds to bring affordable and effective age-related therapies to the public

WHO rewrites air quality guidelines, slashing safe limit for pollutants from fossil fuels by 50%

Guardian - 22-Sep-2021

A step towards breathing harmless air amidst rising evidence of deadly harm from air pollution

Technology to create virtual tumours and treat them with AI-designed nanoparticles

Nano Magazine - 22-Sep-2021

Virtual cancer tumours can be grown and we can design personalised nanoparticles to treat them

EVONANO platform makes virtual tumour growth and drug design possible

University of Bristol - 22-Sep-2021

AI-powered software can be an alternative for expensive and extensive lab work

Diet rich in dairy fat can keep your heart healthy, finds new study

Guardian - 21-Sep-2021

It's more important to focus on the type and source of dietary fat than just the amount

Senolytic cocktail reduces age-related spinal disc degeneration in mice

Lifespan.io (LEAF) - 21-Sep-2021

Dasatinib and quercetin combo preserves spinal discs to target age-related back pain

AstraZeneca announces 72% risk reduction in death or progression with novel breast cancer drug

Independent - 19-Sep-2021

Enhertu improved overall survival rate in breast cancer patients

A single protein reversed senescence in skeletal muscle cells

University at Buffalo - 17-Sep-2021

NANOG targets multiple ageing mechanisms - insights may help develop new therapies for age-related disorders

Elevian has secured $40 million for anti-aging diseases and heart stroke

FierceBiotech - 17-Sep-2021

$40 million for clinical research, lead program-stroke recovery focuses GDF11

World's first 3D scanner for remote and early detection of skin cancer

University of Queensland - 13-Sep-2021

People in Queensland can sign up to partake in the screening trial at Brisbane

BioNTech begins human trials for mRNA therapy targeting colon cancer and melanoma

Lifespan.io (LEAF) - 10-Sep-2021

mRNA cocktail treatment shows anti-tumor effect without toxic side effects in mice

'Innovation Passport' awarded for Underdog's novel compound intended for treating heart diseases

Longevity Technology - 09-Sep-2021

Safe and potential compound shows disease-modifying effect by removing toxic cholesterol from blood

Short term exposure to particulate matter cause specific mortality

The Conversation (UK) - 08-Sep-2021

Exposure reduction targets aim to lower air pollution levels

Swapping antibiotics to slow down bacterial growth and avoid drug resistance

News Medical - 01-Sep-2021

Modulating resistance rates & cross-resistance to improve efficacy of sequential antibiotic therapy

Rugby players experience decline in cognitive function within just one season

BBC - 30-Aug-2021

Players saw a decline in both blood flow to brain and cognition, regardless of concussions

Fauna Bio finds new avenues for drug discovery through animal genomics

Longevity Technology - 27-Aug-2021

By investigating self-healing mechanisms in animals, Fauna bio aims to cure human diseases.

Heavy smoking and alcohol abuse cause premature ageing of arteries in youth

European Society of Cardiology - 23-Aug-2021

Stiffer arteries further elevate risk of heart disease and stroke, mainly in women

FDA warns robotic surgery for breast cancer is unproven and could pose health risks

pharmaphorum - 22-Aug-2021

Prior study approval and monitoring long-term outcomes are needed to ensure patient's safety

Barts Health NHS Trust uses AI to find patients at-risk for diabetic foot disease

Digital Health - 20-Aug-2021

Clinithink AI helped physicians in preventing serious complications among diabetes patients

Exercise hormone, irisin, protects brain from cognitive decline in mice

EurekAlert! - 20-Aug-2021

A novel therapeutic agent for treating Alzheimer's & neurodegenerative disorders

Tiny lab-grown human brain clusters develop functional eyes that sense light

Ophthalmology Times - 20-Aug-2021

A promising approach to restore eyesight in visually impaired people

Stimulating jobs delays dementia in old age

Guardian - 19-Aug-2021

Keeping your brain active, whether through work or hobbies may delay dementia

Targeted imaging strategy to diagnose inflamed atherosclerotic lesions

Medgadget - 18-Aug-2021

Photoacoustic imaging of inflamed atherosclerotic plaques by carbon nanotubes

A real tumour printed from patient's own cells to predict best cancer therapies

Irish Times - 18-Aug-2021

Overcomes a long trial and error process and accelerates personalized treatment

Role of Neuromuscular junction in ageing and neuro muscular diseases

Fight Aging! - 17-Aug-2021

Neuromuscular junction: A potential therapeutic target in neuromuscular injury

Safer and faster treatment of tendon injuries with stem-cell fat grafts

Genetic Engineering & Biotechnology News (GEN) - 17-Aug-2021

Tendons regain their original healthy condition within 2 months of therapy in sheep

Study finds multiple health benefits from time restricted eating (TRE)

EurekAlert! - 17-Aug-2021

Strong protection against fatty liver disease seen in mice regardless of age and sex

Robot scanner may diagnose signs of eye diseases within a minute

Medgadget - 16-Aug-2021

Contactless imaging technique to improve accessibility in non-specialist clinics

Image-based prediction of skin cancer clinical management decisions by AI

Massive Science - 15-Aug-2021

Deep learning could improve diagnosis of non-white skin lesions if trained correctly

Astrocytes target white matter stroke and other neurodegenerative diseases

Medical Xpress - 12-Aug-2021

Reliable and safe generation of a novel stem cell-based therapy for dementia

Skeletal stem cells delay bone healing and foster inflammageing in older people

Medical Xpress - 12-Aug-2021

Treating with BMP2 and Csf1 antagonist in mice restored youthfulness to the aged skeletal system

Employment type in your 20s determines risk of heart disease later in life

CNBC - 11-Aug-2021

It's no real surprise that education (and with it, wealth) had a positive impact on health

In-silico drug modelling for treatment of stroke

Lifespan.io (LEAF) - 10-Aug-2021

Rapamycin analogs may help prevent cerebral ischemia/reperfusion injury (CIRI)

Latest AI tool may diagnose dementia even before symptoms appear

BBC - 10-Aug-2021

Algorithm detects dementia better than neurologists, soon with a single brain scan

Gut microbes show potential to reverse aging-related deterioration in brain

University College Cork - 09-Aug-2021

Microbiome in the gut could potentially slow down brain aging and improve cognitive functions

Scientists find dormant regenerative abilities of the inner ear in mice

SciTechDaily - 30-Jul-2021

Advanced gene therapies can reactivate hair cells, which are vital for hearing

One in three adults face midlife health crisis in Britain, finds new survey

BBC - 28-Jul-2021

Unhealthy lifestyle is causing middle-aged people prone to multiple health issues

AbbVie and Calico extends their collab up to 2025 with a $1 billion deal

FierceBiotech - 27-Jul-2021

Supports ageing research and advancing early-stage projects to phase 2 trials over the next decade

Age-related memory loss can now be prevented with a pill

Cambridge University - 22-Jul-2021

Scientists restored memory in aged mice, and found a similar working mechanism in humans

Leeds city council set to raise awareness against use of wood burning stoves

Leeds Live - 22-Jul-2021

New action plan to reduce air pollution and improve people's lives

Processed meat increases the risk of dying from heart disease

Guardian - 21-Jul-2021

Impact stems from saturated fat and salt - no effect seen in poultry

Galapagos giant tortoises kill damaged cells to resist cancer and ageing

New Scientist - 20-Jul-2021

Large, long living animals offer insights on natural ways of cancer resistance

Clinical experience in artificial heart with autoregulation of blood flow

pharmaphorum - 15-Jul-2021

New heart replacement therapy for patients with end-stage biventricular failure

New urine test detects cancer cells and their location using nanoparticles

Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) - 15-Jul-2021

Screening cancers non-invasively; shows safety in phase 1 trials

Swap refined grains with whole grains to lower your risk of heart disease

Medical News Today - 14-Jul-2021

Whole grains help you maintain/lose weight, and keep blood pressure & sugar levels in check

Silver nanoparticles may overcome resistance in non-motile microbes

Phys.org - 13-Jul-2021

Limiting misuse & designing potent nanoparticles offer a sustainable antimicrobial to the world

A more comfortable breast cancer diagnosis tool begins trials in UK

Guardian - 09-Jul-2021

Provides early diagnosis in younger women, eliminating pain and discomfort

Cancer death rates in US record major drop, according to latest health report

STAT - 08-Jul-2021

Improved survival rates for lung and skin cancer, thanks to new FDA approved therapies

AI outperforms radiologists detecting early signs of prostate cancer in CT scans

Medgadget - 08-Jul-2021

Latest AI platform developed to improve diagnostic accuracy of prostate cancer

Slowing progression of Parkinson's disease with daily niacin supplements

Lifespan.io (LEAF) - 07-Jul-2021

As this human trial was small, a larger study is warranted to confirm its effectiveness

Clearing out aged cells with senolytics can relieve jaw pain

University of Connecticut (UConn) - 07-Jul-2021

Senolytics for cartilage and bone regeneration in jaw joints, proven effective in mice

Elamipretide: a drug to protect your eyes from AMD

Ophthalmology Times - 07-Jul-2021

Elamipritide protects your retinal cells from undergoing degeneration

Pro-repair microenvironment after injury is favored by targeting senescent cells

News Medical - 06-Jul-2021

Senolytic drugs administration promotes locomotor and sensory recovery

Unity's senolytic drug reports positive phase 1 data in eye disease patients

FierceBiotech - 06-Jul-2021

Begun phase 2 trial including patients with early stage of disease to test its safety and effectiveness

Zoledronate - accidental discovery of drug use for life extension

Lifespan.io (LEAF) - 30-Jun-2021

Too early to tell whether off-patent drug's effects in fruit flies will be seen in humans

Reversing dementia in mice sets stage for human clinical trials

New Atlas - 29-Jun-2021

SAK3, the first compound to target the activity in neurodegenerative disorders

Fully-implantable wireless pacemaker that dissolves on it's own after use

Guardian - 28-Jun-2021

Bioresorbable device with no leads and batteries for temporary use after heart surgery

New study spots cancer tumors in very early stages by simple blood test

Guardian - 25-Jun-2021

Early stage detection of cancer has highest chance of cure

GammaDelta to start trials on T-cell therapy in blood cancer patients

European Pharmaceutical Manufacturer - 22-Jun-2021

Killing the invisible cancer cells with unique gamma delta T lymphocytes

Returning function to paralysed upper limbs is the primary goal of Orthocell trial

The Market Herald - 21-Jun-2021

Peripheral nerve repair could benefit 3 million patients every year

Toxic lead levels still exists in the London air, even after 20 years of fuel ban

Guardian - 21-Jun-2021

Land contamination can be tackled by placing clean soil on top, but is that enough?

Independent of glucose levels, hypertension increases risk of heart disease and stroke

Niigata University - 21-Jun-2021

Even slightly elevated blood pressure needs early management to prevent further complications

Contract award for the supply of DPYD testing kits to NHS Wales

GenomeWeb - 18-Jun-2021

Technology suitable for meeting the lab requirements to deliver the service

Survival and recovery post cardiac arrest is independent of lowering of body temperatures

BBC - 16-Jun-2021

A&E bases clinical trial on body temperature in critical patients conducted

Ochre Bio secures $9.6M funding for development of RNA therapies

Business Wire - 16-Jun-2021

Convergence of genomic technologies and machine learning digitizes liver biology

RPE-Cell therapy might potentially prevent blindness in dry AMD

Biospace - 14-Jun-2021

Lineage CEO says “it offers a whole new paradigm to treat the disease”

Nasal swab and blood test for early detection of lung cancer

Evening Standard - 11-Jun-2021

People in Hampshire and Yorkshire will be invited for participation in the trial

World's first robot assisted surgery saved an 85-years-old's eyesight

South London Press (SLP) - 10-Jun-2021

Treating the incurable - robotic technology improved precision and accuracy of surgeons

Suppressing bacterial hydrogen sulfide can make potent antibiotics

Phys.org - 10-Jun-2021

Enhancement of bactericidal effect at the same antibiotic dose

For the first time in 20 years, FDA approved new drug to treat Alzheimer's disease

BBC - 08-Jun-2021

A long way from a cure, but hopefully indicates that Alzheimer's isn't unassailable

Catalysis of TET1 - necessary for myelin repair in young adults

Genetic Engineering & Biotechnology News (GEN) - 08-Jun-2021

Regulation of adult remyelination in mice by TET1-mediated DNA hydroxymethylation

THz perception: Exciting avenue of research for Cancer treatment

The Engineer - 07-Jun-2021

Improvement in quality of life by 5 to 10 years in cancer patients

Patients with Type 2 diabetes are treated with their bone marrow stem cell

EurekAlert! - 03-Jun-2021

Need for stem cell intervention for patients diagnosed with T2DM

New missile-like radioactive therapy treats prostate cancer

The Institute of Cancer Research (ICR) - 03-Jun-2021

Precisely targeted therapy shrank tumours and extends life by 38% in men

Just 10 minutes a month and make a skin self-examination

Melanoma UK - 01-Jun-2021

SkinVision helps to detect skin cancer at an early stage when its most treatable.

Ekso Bionics' robotic exoskeletons wave goodbye to wheelchairs

Forbes - 30-May-2021

Exercise rehab using exoskeletons improved walking & cognition in multiple sclerosis patients

Amazonian tribe with healthier brains reveal basics of healthy ageing

USC news - 26-May-2021

Healthy diet and lifestyle of Tsimane slowed brain atrophy, lowering the risk of Alzheimer's & dementia

Brain can learn to see again using algae proteins

BBC - 24-May-2021

Optogenetics bring back vision partially with light sensing proteins - new hope for the blind

Drinking coffee in right amounts might help you live longer

BGR - 23-May-2021

Regardless of type, coffee consumption holds many health benefits but 3-4 cups a day is optimal

Sesame-sized heart organoid beats just like a human heart

ScienceAlert - 23-May-2021

Planning to grow multi-chambered heart, to advance cardiovascular therapies in the future

Life-saving robot performs high quality CPR on ambulance patients in UK

Independent - 22-May-2021

LUCAS 3 robot, a paramedic companion, first to deploy in South Central Ambulance Services

mTOR inhibitors reversed immune ageing to treat viral infections in older adults

Lifespan.io (LEAF) - 21-May-2021

Much needed approach to improve immune function during the COVID pandemic

AI-powered app helps you identify skin, hair and nail issues

BBC - 19-May-2021

Google brings dermatology assistance using AI - can you trust the results?

Alcohol consumption even in small amounts can damage your brain health

Guardian - 18-May-2021

Intake of any alcoholic beverages linked to reduce grey matter volume - worsening brain function

Achilles raised $175.5 million to develop new cancer immunotherapies

Cancer Research UK - 18-May-2021

Patient-specific cell therapies under clinical trials for treating lung cancer and melanoma

Working 55+ hours a week killed 745,000 people a year

BBC - 17-May-2021

Working overtime, only to die early - long working hours may increase your risk of stroke & heart disease

Cardiovascular emergency warnings by machine learning

EurekAlert! - 17-May-2021

New model for predictive analytics of acute cardiovascular disease

Air purifiers in safari buses to protect passengers from pollution and pathogens

Air Quality News - 17-May-2021

AirLabs' devices claims to remove coronavirus in the air - improves public transport during pandemic

New antimicrobial hydrogel heals drug-resistant wound infections

Medgadget - 13-May-2021

Immune peptides bound hydrogel offers new hope in fighting global antibiotic crisis

Nano-enhanced tobramycin treats severe lung infections with only 2 doses

Phys.org - 13-May-2021

Antibiotic's efficacy improved by 100,000 times in treating cystic fibrosis - currently in preclinical stage

FDA grants Endogena's primary program for EA-2353 suspension targeting retinitis pigmentosa

Biospace - 13-May-2021

Endogena’s photoreceptor regeneration approach offers new treatment paradigm in retinitis pigmentosa

Natural compound may help treat intervertebral disc degeneration

Lifespan.io (LEAF) - 12-May-2021

DHE slowed senescence in intervertebral discs of mice; but its use in anti-aging is still questionable

Gene therapy preserved memory and learning in mice with Alzheimer's

Lifespan.io (LEAF) - 11-May-2021

Boosting a vital protein, Caveolin-1, this new technique offers hope against neurodegenerative diseases

Vegans have lower levels of disease markers than meat-eaters

Healthline - 10-May-2021

Plant-based diet including lean meat can help improve beneficial markers as well

A simple blood test detects cancer even at its earliest stage

Mint - 09-May-2021

This could be a major breakthrough, but with a 100% accuracy claim it definitely needs reproducing

Mediterranean diet can boost your memory and prevent dementia

Independent - 07-May-2021

Diet with fish, olive oil, nuts, legumes & vegetables reduces abnormal protein deposits in brain

Low magnitude vibration to prevent/delay age-related bone loss in rats

Lifespan.io (LEAF) - 05-May-2021

Vibration treatment eliminates senescence of bone cells - may not be applicable to other tissues

Carbon nanotubes deliver drugs directly to targeted site

Nano Magazine - 05-May-2021

Breakthrough strategy involving fusion of drug carrier membrane with the cell

Rapamycin reduces hearing loss in aged mice but not entirely

Lifespan.io (LEAF) - 04-May-2021

Delays age-related degeneration of hearing hair cells, still need a better cure

Bioprinted cartilage rebuilds nose after skin cancer

New Atlas - 04-May-2021

Nose reconstruction made less invasive with 3D bioprinting, plans for human trails in 2-3 years

Latest 3D scanners diagnose heart disease in just 20 minutes

Independent - 04-May-2021

NHS rolls out 3D imaging technology for rapid diagnosis & early management of coronary heart disease

Air pollution harms memory and thinking, not just lungs

Guardian - 03-May-2021

Even short spikes in air pollutants may impair brain health in older men

BioViva tests experimental telomerase gene-therapy in 6 Alzheimer's patients

Biospace - 03-May-2021

Launched home test to track biological age; outcomes of unlicensed gene-therapy are yet to report

FDA approved first brain-computer interface stroke recovery device

Medgadget - 29-Apr-2021

Neurolutions' robot exoskeleton improves recovery from disability in stroke patients

Inherited blindness can now be cured with gene therapy

BBC - 29-Apr-2021

A breakthrough gene therapy restores eyesight in patients with rare eye disease

At-home mind exercise may slow age-related cognitive decline

Lifespan.io (LEAF) - 27-Apr-2021

Traditional mind-body practices like qigong can be a right choice of exercise for the elderly

British diet can fuel heart disease risk in midlife adults

Independent - 23-Apr-2021

Limit traditional British diet like white bread, fruit juice, and sugar to avoid the risk of heart disease & death

Light-sensing cones from human stem cells restored vision in mice

The Scientist - 23-Apr-2021

Will be looking to run a human clinical trial in the next few years

One-time stem cell therapy activates brain's self-repair process

Drug Target Review - 22-Apr-2021

Cell therapy repairs brain damage from dementia and stroke in mice, soon to begin human trials

NMN improved muscle glucose uptake in prediabetic women

Medical Xpress - 22-Apr-2021

Further studies to confirm clinical benefits of this anti-aging compound in a large sample

Short sleep in midlife may be an early warning sign of dementia

Guardian - 20-Apr-2021

Sleeping for less than 6 hours in middle age could cause or increase the risk of dementia by 30%

Disrupted sleep linked to greater risk of death in women

Evening Standard - 20-Apr-2021

Unconscious wakefulness during sleep increases risk of cardiovascular and all-cause mortality

Klotho protein reversed muscle ageing in old, but not older mice

eLife Sciences - 20-Apr-2021

Potential future treatment strategy to prevent sarcopenia when supplemented at a young age

Right amount of lab-grown retinal cells can cure glaucoma

Moscow Institute of Physics and Technology (MIPT) - 19-Apr-2021

For the first time, cultured retinal cells transplanted & survived in the eyes of mice for a year

Latest antimicrobial nanocoating kills bacterial & fungal cells

Nano Magazine - 14-Apr-2021

Ultrathin layer of black phosphorus on bioimplants and wound dressings could prevent deadly infections

Supplementation with nicotinamide riboside slows age-related bone loss

Fight Aging! - 14-Apr-2021

Long-term use of this supplement boosts NAD+ levels, lowering the risk of osteoporosis in mice

Brain cells reprogrammed to neurons within the brain of mice

Lifespan.io (LEAF) - 13-Apr-2021

In vivo conversion of astrocytes could possibly bring brain regeneration therapies in the near future

Reactivating neural stem cells helps fight brain ageing

EurekAlert! - 12-Apr-2021

Abl1 gene as a potential drug target improved stem cell rejuvenation in aged mice

Cancer drugs can be caged until delivered to the target site

Nano Magazine - 08-Apr-2021

Interesting drug delivery approach with rotaxanes to improve drug efficiency & reduce side effects

Cells in depressed individuals were 2 years older than their real age

University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) - 06-Apr-2021

GrimAge predicts increased cellular ageing & mortality risk in people with major depression

FDA designates breakthrough therapy for IceCure's medical device

MassDevice - 05-Apr-2021

Cryoablation system using liquid nitrogen sets new standards for treating breast cancer

'Rogue' protein assists cancer progression in humans

The Scientist - 01-Apr-2021

Inactivating Siglec-XII could lower the risk of cancer, but more research is still needed

Heart gets smaller in long duration space missions

BBC - 30-Mar-2021

Despite exercising, reduced gravity causes heart atrophy in space travelers, likewise in long-distance swimmers

Colorectal cancer cells turn to normal-like cells - halting cancer spread

Lifespan.io (LEAF) - 29-Mar-2021

New therapeutic alternative to prevent cancer progression by suppressing the causative agent SETDB1

Gyroscope secures $148M to develop treatment for rare eye diseases

Longevity Technology - 29-Mar-2021

Funds to advance gene therapy for age-related macular degeneration & innovative delivery system

CAR Macrophages for cancer immunotherapy enters phase 1 trial

The Scientist - 26-Mar-2021

Gene modified macrophages may surpass CAR T cells in treating solid tumors

Gene modified immune cells prevent cancer metastasis in mice

Medical Xpress - 24-Mar-2021

Signaling distant sites to alert & activate cancer killing immune cells in advance

A man-made molecule that helps repair and regenerate muscle tissue

EurekAlert! - 23-Mar-2021

Givinostat induces stem cells to produce muscle making cells - promising therapy for age-related muscle loss

Cancer vaccines based on mRNA technology will be available soon

Sky News - 19-Mar-2021

Science behind developing Covid-19 vaccines could bring us cancer shots too

Reprogrammed skin cells heal damaged brain tissue in mice

Medical Xpress - 19-Mar-2021

Restored 90% of motor function forming new blood vessels after an ischemic stroke

Painless eye examinations made possible with a soft contact lens

Medgadget - 18-Mar-2021

Stretchable, printed soft lens for early and accurate detection of eye diseases

Latest bioink printed airways from patient's own stem cells

Science Daily - 17-Mar-2021

New approach with seaweed-based material could bioprint transplantable organs soon

CohBar's lead candidate may initiate clinical trials in 2022

Longevity Technology - 16-Mar-2021

Mitochondrial-based therapy enters IND to tackle IPF and other fibrotic diseases

Stretchable bioelectronics with silver hydrogel composite

Medgadget - 15-Mar-2021

Electrically conductive, flexible hydrogels to open the door for wearable electronics and soft robots

Gene therapy for Alzheimer's disease enters human clinical trial

Forbes - 12-Mar-2021

Virus carries gene encoding protein into the brain -possible breakthrough treatment for neurodegenerative diseases

Richard Ljuhar sheds light on AI-driven ImageBiopsy lab

Medical Expo - 10-Mar-2021

Highlights the diagnostic accuracy of musculoskeletal diseases using AI processed medical imaging

Single gene therapy injection halts spinal muscular atrophy

BBC - 08-Mar-2021

Becomes most expensive drug ever approved for the NHS - but no lifetime costs

Whales revealed clues in fight against ageing and cancer

CNN - 07-Mar-2021

Positive evolution, gene duplications are linked to longevity and anti-cancer traits of cetaceans

Just 70 grams of red or processed meat increases risk of heart disease, diabetes

Guardian - 03-Mar-2021

But increased risk mainly due to higher weight - less significant when BMI accounted for

Bionaut labs developed microbots to tackle untreatable cancers

FierceBiotech - 03-Mar-2021

Real injectable robots delivering drugs exactly where they're needed - the future is here!

Rejuvenate Biomed raises 3.2 million euros for anti-ageing drugs

PharmiWeb.com - 02-Mar-2021

Accelerates clinical trial plans for its lead candidate Rlx-01 targeting age-related muscle failure

Small mobile stem cells finds use in cell therapy for lung conditions

CISION PR Newswire - 02-Mar-2021

SMS cells play a significant role in lung repair and regeneration, and other inflammatory diseases

CRISPR cuts cholesterol by 57% with just one shot

Phys.org - 01-Mar-2021

Tiny lipid particles with gene editing machinery selectively targets liver and reduces cholesterol in mice

Autologous stem cell grafts treated Parkinson’s disease in monkeys

University of Wisconsin-Madison - 01-Mar-2021

A potential application in humans for Parkinson's with nerve grafts made from own stem cells

3D printed biomaterials can help treat neurodegenerative diseases

Health Europa - 26-Feb-2021

Biomaterials can form superstructures to help regenerate patient derived neuronal cells

A neural protein in blood can predict your lifespan

Lifespan.io (LEAF) - 25-Feb-2021

NFL protein increases with neurological diseases: a potential biomarker for ageing and longevity

First-ever AI designed drug candidate for pulmonary fibrosis

Longevity Technology - 24-Feb-2021

Insilico's novel drug target is prepping for IND studies, expecting to start clinical studies by early 2022

Genetically engineered cartilage combats inflammatory arthritis

National Institute on Aging (NIA) - 24-Feb-2021

Engineered cells produce anti-inflammatory drug that helps reduce stress-related cartilage damage

Artificial muscles in regeneration of damaged skeletal muscle

Science Daily - 21-Feb-2021

Hybrid constructs help regrow muscle tissue forming new blood vessels in mice

Investment venture launches $10M for Scottish life sciences firms

BBC - 16-Feb-2021

Eos Advisory and Kineticos collab will help find treatment for incurable cancers

Genomics to help prevent and treat age-related vision loss

PHG Foundation - 16-Feb-2021

Early but promising results with genomics in diagnosis and treatment of macular degeneration

Obesity rivals smoking as a leading cause of cancer

Guardian - 14-Feb-2021

Regular exercise & better diet lowers cholesterol and can help in preventing cancer

Defeat lung cancer at an early stage with CT scan

Guardian - 14-Feb-2021

CT scan detects 70% of early-stage lung cancers; NHS England launches pilot screening

Less than 5 hours of sleep can double your risk of memory loss

Independent - 13-Feb-2021

Too much or too little sleep increases the risk of Alzheimer's disease in older adults

A green tea compound helps fight cancer via p53 interaction

Medical Xpress - 12-Feb-2021

Antioxidant compound in green tea improves p53 levels and insights offer new approach to cancer therapies

Macrophages trigger stem cells for wound repair and regeneration

Sydney Morning Herald - 11-Feb-2021

Macrophages and stem cell interaction promotes muscle repair in zebrafish and mice models

A 15-minute prostate cancer scan could replace invasive tests

Guardian - 11-Feb-2021

Prostagram allows easy access and a precise diagnosis of aggressive prostate cancers

Stroke rates declined in older adults of Denmark

American Academy of Neurology (AAN) - 10-Feb-2021

With the improvements in awareness and better patient care, death rates and incidence of stroke decreased

Repair Bio's latest tech assists in clearance of excess cholesterol from blood

Longevity Technology - 08-Feb-2021

CDP technology enters clinical trials soon to tackle the root cause of heart diseases

Summary of Dr Gervasio Lamas presentation on EDTA clinical trial

Live Forever Club - 05-Feb-2021

5-year mortality for diabetic heart attach patients reduced by 43%

Stool transplants help skin cancer patients respond to immunotherapy

Guardian - 04-Feb-2021

Poop to pill: fecal transplants restore healthy gut microbes boosting immunity to fight cancer

Calico and AbbVie announced early-stage trials for new therapies

Calico - 03-Feb-2021

Clinical trials in progress for potential targets of cancer and neurodegenerative diseases

Human stem cells reduced Parkinson's symptoms in rats

Lifespan.io (LEAF) - 02-Feb-2021

Reprogrammed stem cells treated Parkinson's in rats; initiating clinical trials soon

Experimental Alzheimer's drug improved cognition and behavior

BioWorld - 02-Feb-2021

With positive results in phase 2b, simufilam to begin phase III in second half of 2021

One time injection of nanoparticles to treat skin cancer

Yale News - 02-Feb-2021

Nanoparticles with chemotherapy agent act longer, a potential alternative to cancer surgeries

Centenarians report exceptional cognitive performance

Alzforum - 02-Feb-2021

Despite age-related risk factors, super-agers had only a slight decrease in memory

Brain implants may restore movement in stroke survivors

Thomas Jefferson University - 02-Feb-2021

Early trials of robotic brace coupled with brain implants to improve mobility of stroke patients

Bioprinting offer cutting edge tech advancements in healthcare

Asia Times - 29-Jan-2021

Korean startup on regenerative therapy creates living tissues, potential of replacing organs too

Bones could soon be 3D printed directly into patient's body

IEEE Spectrum - 28-Jan-2021

Ceramic ink printing synthetic bones offers future scope for handheld printers

Ultrasound therapy restores consciousness in coma patients

New Atlas - 28-Jan-2021

Low intensity ultrasonic stimulation of brain successfully worked on 2 more patients

Irina Conboy explains latest blood plasma dilution results to lifespan.io Journal Club

Live Forever Club - 27-Jan-2021

Conboys are planning a modified lifespan study - looking for funding

Oisín Biotechnologies' gene therapy may be available in the next 5 years

Longevity Technology - 22-Jan-2021

Results in mice suggest that it can increase median lifespan in humans by 15 years

Whole-body senescent cell removal improved brain health in mice

Lifespan.io (LEAF) - 22-Jan-2021

Senolytic drug and cancer drug with quercetin improved age-related cognition

Rubedo to first work on lung diseases

Longevity Technology - 20-Jan-2021

Their work will be critical amidst the COVID-19 pandemic - to move into clinical trials soon

New evidence on reversing cognitive ageing in aged mice

The Scientist - 20-Jan-2021

EP2 receptor which causes inflammation & ageing was knocked down in a disease model

After covid vaccine, Oxford to tackle antibiotic resistance

BBC - 19-Jan-2021

Expert researchers to address antibiotic resistance with the £100m fund by Ineos

Boosting NAD+ reverses muscle ageing and associated diseases

Medical Xpress - 19-Jan-2021

Drugs boosting NAD+ target toxic proteins by turning on the mitochondrial function

Genetic engineers used origami method in gene splicing process

The University of Sydney - 17-Jan-2021

Customizable nanobots to the cancer type could silence the targeted cancer genes

Think before buying yourself that drink

Independent - 14-Jan-2021

A single drink a day can increase your risk of a stroke causing arrhythmia

Gene modification could prevent age-related hearing loss in mice

Lifespan.io (LEAF) - 14-Jan-2021

Protects cochlea during ageing; potential treatment strategies to prevent deafness

Despite claims, mitocholine seeks funding to prove evidence

Longevity Technology - 14-Jan-2021

Patented compound on clinical trials to prove the benefits on human cognition

Benefits of exercise for heart health are limitless

Nuffield Department of Population Health - 13-Jan-2021

Highest level of physical activity proved to reduce the chance of dying from heart disease

Brain-machine interface combined with robotics to help stroke survivors

Medgadget - 12-Jan-2021

Able to read brain intentions and improve arm movements in stroke patients

Tempus launches a smart handheld device 'Tempus ONE' for oncologists

Business Wire - 11-Jan-2021

Relays all information & reports to offer real time solutions to physician problems

Eli Lilly's Alzheimer's drug passed phase 2 trial

Eli Lilly and Company - 11-Jan-2021

Clears plaque and slows clinical decline in patients with early-stage Alzheimer's

GRAIL partnered with the NHS to detect cancers early with a simple blood test

GRAIL - 11-Jan-2021

Hopefully this test could be available on the NHS later this year - form an orderly queue!

Biodegradable heart valves and vessels tested in pre-clinical trials

Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e) - 07-Jan-2021

Could eliminate the risks of traditional non-degradable permanent prostheses

BioNTech's vaccine prevents multiple sclerosis in rodents

FierceBiotech - 07-Jan-2021

Developed through a novel mRNA technology used in vaccine for COVID-19

Progress on human ageing studies with Dunkin Hartley guinea pig

Colorado State University - 06-Jan-2021

Animal model studies that help in better understanding musculoskeletal ageing

Clene's neurotherapeutics using metals enter human trials

Longevity Technology - 05-Jan-2021

Novel approach with gold nanocatalyst technology to reverse neurodegenerative disease

Brown fat, the kind of fat tissue we all need for better health

New Atlas - 04-Jan-2021

Finding ways to produce brown fat or replace white fat for cardiac & metabolic health

Inhibition of mitochondrial DNA might suppress tumour growth

Nature - 04-Jan-2021

IMTs degraded 1 in 3 cancer cell lines in vitro, and early promise in mice

Cancer survivors have a greater risk of developing & dying from new cancers

Fight Aging! - 29-Dec-2020

Reinforce importance of surveillance & preventive measures to tackle cancers

NHS offers test to avoid unwanted side effects of chemotherapy

Guardian - 28-Dec-2020

A landmark strategy towards integrating personalised treatments in routine cancer care

Telomere shortening - a new milestone in cancer therapy

Medical News Today - 25-Dec-2020

Shortening telomere length in cancerous cells will prevent them from dividing

A new class of drugs to tackle AMR - immuno-antibiotics

Science Daily - 23-Dec-2020

Block an essential metabolic pathway in bacteria to combat antimicrobial resistance (AMR)

A gene mutation that protects and improves brain function

Medical Xpress - 21-Dec-2020

Super agers with a rare gene mutation counteracts accumulation of aging proteins

Wood burners are the culprits of indoor air pollution

Guardian - 18-Dec-2020

Harmful particles from burners raise health issues mainly in children and elderly

Nanotech nurtures unique treatment for inoperable cancers

pharmaphorum - 18-Dec-2020

Innovate UK is funding specialists of nanotechnology & bioimaging to cure cancer

Vital to have a good social circle as you age

Michigan State University - 15-Dec-2020

Community involvement might be protective against depression in the elderly

Targeted nanoparticles in cancer therapy can reduce side effects

LMU Munich (Ludwig-Maximilians-Universitat Munchen) - 15-Dec-2020

Calcium and citrate filled nanoparticles selectively kills cancer cells in mice

Reversing heart damage with zombie cell-killing drug

British Heart Foundation (BHF) - 14-Dec-2020

Senescence killing drug in mice might unveil new heart attack treatments

Controlling blood pressure is the key to retain your memory

American Heart Association - 14-Dec-2020

Even slighter increase in blood pressure at any age is linked to cognitive impairment

Red light therapy could be the clue to restore your eyesight

China Global Television Network (CGTN) - 13-Dec-2020

Red light improved health and lifespan of fruit flies; might work on humans too

Step up on staircase to know your heart health

Medical Xpress - 11-Dec-2020

Cardiologist suggested an easy and inexpensive 'stairs test' to asses your heart

Wearable tech earring monitors blood glucose in style

Longevity Technology - 10-Dec-2020

Non invasive sense glucose earring transforms the way patients manage type 1 diabetes

Protein that regulates muscle function in ageing discovered

Stanford School of Medicine - 10-Dec-2020

Blocking it improved muscle strength & function while endurance was also boosted in mice

Breathing polluted air may increase your risk of dementia

Alzforum - 10-Dec-2020

Breathing fine particles can shrink your brain; there may be other causes too

Microsoft AI tool fastens cancer screening tests in hospitals

pharmaphorum - 09-Dec-2020

Project InnerEye reduces clinicians workload and improves cancer care

Tiny spheres could deliver cancer drugs with no side effects

University of Leeds - 09-Dec-2020

Antibody guided microbubbles improves cancer therapy and eliminates toxicity

A study on mice revealed fatty diets are no good for immunity

New Atlas - 09-Dec-2020

Consuming high fat diet may weaken the immunity and its ability against cancer

Free radicals might actually be good for your brain

EurekAlert! - 04-Dec-2020

Control neurogenesis by causing nerve stem cells to divide & thus help brain adapt in mice

Nurse turned healer made false claims to cure the incurable

Metro - 04-Dec-2020

Not only is there no cure for AD, worse, there could be harmful ingredients in miracle tonics

AKG supplements prevent bone diseases in the old

Longevity Technology - 02-Dec-2020

AKG with antiaging benefits is now proved to counter osteoporosis in rodents

Vision loss due to age & glaucoma reversed in mice

Medical Xpress - 02-Dec-2020

David Sinclair says findings are 'transformative for the care of age-related vision diseases'

Robot able to make detailed 3D image in automated eye examination

Medical Expo - 02-Dec-2020

Scanner attached to robot performs stable eye scans without medical operators

Study supports link between ageing, telomere length & cancer

New Atlas - 02-Dec-2020

Telomere shortening might be a protective measure to ward off cancers as we age

Memory retrieval made possible with a resetting drug

Medical Xpress - 01-Dec-2020

An experimental drug restores age related memory loss and brain function in mice

Human trial results of resveratrol may benefit heart health

Lifespan.io (LEAF) - 30-Nov-2020

Daily supplementation with resveratrol proved to improve heart function

A blood test that can detect 50 types of cancer

BBC - 27-Nov-2020

NHS to offer this test to 165,000 people next year for detecting cancers early

Re:Cognition Health is running Alzheimer’s disease clinical trials

Plymouth Live - 27-Nov-2020

Looking for volunteers in Plymouth area - travel expenses reimbursed

Hitch-hiking nanoparticles improve bioavailability of drugs

Nano Magazine - 27-Nov-2020

Liquid coated nanoparticles effectively deliver drugs with no side effects

Be more generous to live longer and happier

Guardian - 24-Nov-2020

Study finds higher survival in societies that provide more support & care

Targeting senescence might help fight cancers

Longevity Technology - 24-Nov-2020

Senolytics to treat cancers - study finds correlation between senescence & survival

Veganism may weaken your bones and lead to fractures

Independent - 23-Nov-2020

Vegans are at higher risk of broken bones when compared to people who eat meat

'Green' mediterranean diet for a healthy heart

EurekAlert! - 23-Nov-2020

Green Med diet with less meat benefits heart better than the traditional version

Lessons learnt from UK's first lockdown on air quality

Air Quality News - 23-Nov-2020

While vehicular pollution reduced, a hidden rise in more toxic air pollutants occurred

A visual prosthesis to help blind people

The University of Texas at Dallas (UTD) - 20-Nov-2020

Will stimulate the visual cortex to perceive light and create images

A rare gene mutant variant found to protect liver by chance

EurekAlert! - 19-Nov-2020

Scientists found exciting benefits by inducing a gene mutation in mice

Regenerating heart vessels to replace traditional surgeries

University of Helsinki - 19-Nov-2020

Stimulating growth factor to grow new blood vessels in the heart of mice

A novel gene editing tool to fight aggressive cancers

Medical Xpress - 18-Nov-2020

Uses CRISPR technology to target and destroy cancer cells

Dilution of old blood restores healthy brain function

Lifespan.io (LEAF) - 17-Nov-2020

Reduces neuroinflammation & promotes neurogenesis in aged brains of mice

Changes in retina could help identify Alzheimer's

Cedars-Sinai - 17-Nov-2020

Identifying early changes will help diagnose patients early and treat better

A new study links Alzheimer's to gut flora

New Atlas - 15-Nov-2020

Altering gut microbiome might be helpful in preventing or delaying Alzheimer's

Low cost therapy cut down heart attack risk by 40%

CNN - 15-Nov-2020

Generic polypill along with aspirin reduces the risk of heart problems

Good news for chilli eaters as they might live longer

Independent - 10-Nov-2020

Study finds significant reduction in disease mortality with chilly consumption

Study links gut flora with Parkinson's and Alzheimer's

The Conversation (UK) - 10-Nov-2020

Microbiome altering might help in preventing or delaying Parkinson's and Alzheimer's

LIfT BioSciences cell therapy infiltrates pancreatic tumour in mice models

LIfT BioSciences - 09-Nov-2020

N-LIfT is an allogenic cell therapy which recruits patient's own immune cells against cancers

High serum uric acid could reduce patient lifespan

The Irish Sun - 05-Nov-2020

Both high and low levels of serum uric acid could be detrimental to survival

Scientists connect brains and computers through veins

Independent - 04-Nov-2020

A less invasive approach of brain-computer interface than Neuralink

Yoga may improve brain health & function

Scientific American - 01-Nov-2020

Brain scan show increased grey matter volumes in regions affected by ageing

A clock that tells how ageing brain could be linked to dementia

Science Focus - 29-Oct-2020

Will explain why some brains age faster and make people susceptible to certain diseases

Glutamine- the choice for injured or aged muscles

Medical Xpress - 29-Oct-2020

Researchers found an advancement in healing muscles with glutamine

Exercise could boost immune cells to help fight cancers

ScienceAlert - 28-Oct-2020

Metabolites produced during exercise activate cancer-fighting T cells in mouse models

Survey shows that 47% of women don't check their breasts regularly

Guardian - 26-Oct-2020

Findings are worrisome as self examination helps in early diagnosis

Cold water swimming might help develop a new dementia therapy

BBC - 19-Oct-2020

Triggers an increase in the same protein used by hibernating animals

Calico partners with AbbVie to develop a cancer drug

San Francisco Business Times - 19-Oct-2020

Ex-Genentech CEO's drug company starts first clinical trial of cancer research

Unity Biotechnology launches clinical trial of a new senolytic

Lifespan.io (LEAF) - 13-Oct-2020

A new approach to treat diabetic macular oedema

Artificial Intelligence overcomes endoscopist challenges

Med-Tech News - 13-Oct-2020

AI provides cheaper and accurate precision for identifying colorectal polyps

ProdromeScan to assess biochemical status in breast cancer

Prodrome Sciences - 12-Oct-2020

A blood test that can detect biomarkers for breast cancer risk and activity

Early detection of osteoarthritis using machine learning

National Institutes of Health (NIH) - 07-Oct-2020

Cartilage maps along with machine learning algorithms predict arthritic cases

Study finds link between CVD and childhood popularity

Independent - 06-Oct-2020

One-third increased risk is low compared to impact of other lifestyle choices

Electronic blood vessels could replace damaged arteries

IEEE Spectrum - 06-Oct-2020

Not just replacing, but enhancing - could include sensors and drug reservoirs

Considerable reduction in London's air pollution since 2016

Guardian - 03-Oct-2020

Shows that air pollution is not irreversible & can be reduced by taking the right steps

Tumor regression achieved with single 3-pronged immunotherapy injection

Lifespan.io (LEAF) - 29-Sep-2020

IL-12 self-replicating RNA delivered in lipid nanoparticles (LNPs) shows good results in mice

A milestone towards developing a drug for Multiple Sclerosis

Guardian - 25-Sep-2020

Drug shows repaired coating around nerves but side effects prevent its use

Illumina reunites with cancer testing firm Grail, worth $8 billion deal

FierceBiotech - 21-Sep-2020

Marks new era in advancing screening and early diagnosis of cancer technology

Alex Zhavoronkov explains why AI can help in peer reviewing drug development research

Nature Biotechnology - 14-Sep-2020

An automated sense-check of publications sounds like a good idea

Treating space induced muscle and bone loss in mice

Astronomy - 09-Sep-2020

We can probably take space holidays without worrying about muscle wasting in future

Worse off disproportionally affected by air pollution and poor environment

Guardian - 07-Sep-2020

Improved air quality and access to nature would improve everyone's health

A soup and shake diet plan to combat type 2 diabetes

BBC - 01-Sep-2020

No drugs required - nearly half of patients reverse their diabetes

Old mice show improved muscle function with gene therapy

Lifespan.io (LEAF) - 27-Aug-2020

A single injection could treat motor diseases of the aged but needs more human studies

$2M granted for clinical trial of Rapamycin in Alzheimer's

UT Health San Antonio - 25-Aug-2020

People are now willing to say that treating ageing might help ameliorate age-related diseases

Honey better than antibiotics in treating respiratory symptoms

Independent - 20-Aug-2020

With its many benefits, clinicians recommend it as an effective alternative

Telomerase gene therapy prevents age-related lung fibrosis in mice

Pulmonary Fibrosis News - 19-Aug-2020

Could pave way for preventing the disease in humans and improve healthspan

Good physical health could boost ageing mind

Medical Xpress - 19-Aug-2020

Declining muscle strength and ageing cognitive function are linked

A new technique of accelerating nerve regeneration in animals

Folio - 19-Aug-2020

Will help trauma patients recover faster and better from nerve injuries

Reason examines the failure of Unity Biotechnology's phase 2 senolytics trial

Fight Aging! - 18-Aug-2020

Disappointing first result - but lessons learnt and plenty of other strategies available

Shielded stem cells repair heart attack injuries in rodents

RICE UNIVERSITY - 18-Aug-2020

Bioengineered minimally invasive shielded stem cells reduces heart attack damage

Method to regenerate joint cartilage in adults, discovered

Stanford School of Medicine - 17-Aug-2020

Principle tested and a success in mice and humans, to ease arthritis in the future

A step closer to reversing pulmonary fibrosis via telomerase gene therapy

Lifespan.io (LEAF) - 12-Aug-2020

Study in mice revealed great progress and potential for curing fibrotic diseases in humans

Synthetic fisetin used to identify new target in fight against Alzheimer's

New Atlas - 05-Aug-2020

CMS121 lowered levels of fatty acid synthetase (FASN) which inhibited lipid peroxidation

Lasers tuned to break up plaques implicated in many neurodegenerative diseases

Tokyo University of Science (TUS) - 04-Aug-2020

Early days but interesting alternative to chemicals which are handicapped by blood brain barrier

Taking these 12 health measures can help prevent or delay dementia

New Scientist - 30-Jul-2020

It is never too early or too late to prioritise reducing disease risks

Blood test for detecting Alzheimer's before symptoms appear

BBC - 29-Jul-2020

Experts found a protein indicating the disease, providing early treatment in the future

AstraZeneca partners up with Daiichi Sankyo for cancer drug

Guardian - 27-Jul-2020

New drug could become the best one to target and treat multiple tumours in the future

Even one flu shot may reduce your chance of getting Alzheimer's

UTHealth - 27-Jul-2020

This certainly is not a plus point for the anti-vaxx movement

Engineered Micro-Pancreas (EMP) could rectify diabetes

Guardian - 23-Jul-2020

Betalin's biological scaffold holds beta cells that release insulin instead of having to inject it

AI reduces drug discovery from years to days - and that's just the start

Singularity Hub - 23-Jul-2020

Insilico Medicine is slashing the cost of drug development

New blood test detects cancer 4 years before symptoms appear

Guardian - 21-Jul-2020

When improved, could one day promote prevention and early treatment

Discovery of the underlying cause of age-related hearing loss

EurekAlert! - 20-Jul-2020

It is now known it is due to damage in inner ear hair cells

High fish consumption could protect brain from air pollution damage

iNews - 15-Jul-2020

Study in women show omega-3 fatty acids found in fish have multiple benefits for the brain

NHRI develops a therapy to regenerate damaged brain cells

Taipei Times - 14-Jul-2020

Exosomes will help reduce complications of using living stem cells for brain repair

The deadly link between air pollution and coronavirus

Guardian - 13-Jul-2020

An analysis to answer whether quality of air affects rise in pandemic cases

Red meat may increase heart disease risk

Lifespan.io (LEAF) - 10-Jul-2020

Particularly, its metabolic byproduct affects vascular ageing as studied in mice and humans

Boosting Gpld1 protein could have same benefits as exercise

Medical Xpress - 09-Jul-2020

I'm sure there's more to exercise than this, but an interesting start to a potential wonder drug

The blood-brain barrier selectivity is impaired with age

Lifespan.io (LEAF) - 09-Jul-2020

Experiments in mice confirmed this, unraveling ageing mystery if it translates to humans

Highly specific and effective anti-cancer custom nanoparticle

Nano Magazine - 08-Jul-2020

Able to regress tumor in mice within one to two days, and prevent regrowth

Aspirin might be protective against some gut cancers

Berkeley Wellness - 07-Jul-2020

Better studies required to weigh benefits of cancer protection against risk of a GI bleed

Hormone in bone restores memory and ability to exercise in old mice

Guardian - 04-Jul-2020

Exercising regularly increases this hormone and benefits muscle and brain

Naked mole-rat's immune system is resistant to cancer

Independent - 02-Jul-2020

Their extreme biology could be key to preventing cancer in humans

How LDL cholesterol enter our cells elucidated

Lifespan.io (LEAF) - 02-Jul-2020

Two proteins serve as the doorway, becoming new potential targets for drug discovery

3D-printed corneal stroma constructs can withstand intraocular pressure.

3D Printing Industry - 02-Jul-2020

3D printing process is a promising technology to obtain cornea structure

The first liquid prosthesis for degenerative retinal blindness

Phys.org - 29-Jun-2020

Significant results seen in mice, all made possible by nanotechnology

Obesity in adults is linked to a higher risk of dementia up to 15 years later

Pharma Times - 29-Jun-2020

A Mediterranean diet may help you to keep your weight in check

This therapy attacks solid-tumor cancer cells in mice, humans

EurekAlert! - 29-Jun-2020

CAR-T therapy, a proven approach, now improved to broaden potential targets

Staring at deep red light improved eyesight in aged 40 and up

EurekAlert! - 28-Jun-2020

Animal and human models show significant results for a £12 device

Gene editing lowered blood level cholesterol and triglycerides in monkeys

New York Times - 27-Jun-2020

Could prevent not only the complications but the heart disease per se in the future

Two drug molecules delivered via nanoparticles to combat atherosclerosis

Lifespan.io (LEAF) - 26-Jun-2020

Success in mice model gives hope for fighting cholesterol-associated inflammatory diseases

Scientists find a new and easy way of producing neurons

Science Daily - 25-Jun-2020

PTB is the ultimate switch that controls conversion of a cell into a neuron

New cancer drug shrinks tumour in phase 1 trial

BBC - 23-Jun-2020

Indeed a new precision approach sparing healthy cells

Sit less and move more to lower risk of cancer death

MD Anderson Cancer Center - 18-Jun-2020

Light, moderate, or vigorous physical activities will make a big difference

Peptides that shift gut bacteria can reduce heart attack risk in mice

Scripps Research Institute - 15-Jun-2020

Lowering the number of bad gut bacteria reduced artery plaques by 40% - wow!

SENS OncoSENS project suspended due to lack of funds and progress

Lifespan.io (LEAF) - 14-Jun-2020

It's important to keep funding basic research as no one knows where the answers will lie

Niacin inhibits brain tumor growth in mice

Lifespan.io (LEAF) - 10-Jun-2020

A promising anti-cancer immunotherapy approach, and alternative to traditional drugs

Long-term repetitive negative thinking increases risk of dementia

Independent - 09-Jun-2020

Study shows this certain thinking pattern is linked to release of harmful brain proteins

Cellular pathway and mechanism leading to osteoporosis

Lifespan.io (LEAF) - 09-Jun-2020

Confirmed in murine and human cell study, findings can aid development of new treatments

Experts create nephron-like device that mimics kidney ion transport

Singularity Hub - 03-Jun-2020

Implantable artificial kidneys brought one step closer with this tech

Phase 1 clinical trial for type 1 diabetes cell therapy comes closer

Medical Xpress - 03-Jun-2020

A world-first novel technology to treat the disease is now within reach

Device by Alkahest to treat dialysis-associated dementia

Longevity Technology - 02-Jun-2020

With phase 2 study announced, hopes are up for end-stage renal disease sufferers

Mini livers out of human skin cells functioned normally in rats

INVERSE - 02-Jun-2020

In the future, tech might stop organ shortage, speed up transplant process, and lower cost

The holy grail 'poisoned arrow' of antibiotics research by Princeton

Princeton University - 02-Jun-2020

Effective against diseases and immune to resistance while being safe in humans

BSRA sponsors funding to repair bone fractures in the aged

British Society for Research on Ageing (BSRA) - 01-Jun-2020

Chernajovsky Foundation with BSRA funds for PEPITEM molecule to treat fractures

Newly engineered cancer-fighting adenoviruses reduce tumor size in nude mice

Hokkaido University - 28-May-2020

Applicable to a wide range of cancer cells, giving hope to the disease sufferers

Calorie restriction rejuvenates 'brain immune cells' in mice

Fight Aging! - 27-May-2020

Still one of the most reliable interventions when improving long-term health

Mice blood proteome analysis reveals new therapeutic target for osteoporosis

Lifespan.io (LEAF) - 26-May-2020

A different perspective for preventing age-related bone loss that affects many

Evidence based on male-centric models of medical research to treat women?

Guardian - 24-May-2020

When treating a female patient consider how significant sex differences can be

Epigenetic clock of asthma patients reveals valuable information

HCP Live - 22-May-2020

There are lot more to discover and learn about asthma

Studies find link between dementia and air pollution

Alzforum - 22-May-2020

Air pollution could account for 10% of dementia cases worldwide

Age-related changes in gut microbiota cause cognitive decline in aged rats

Lifespan.io (LEAF) - 20-May-2020

Restoring microbiome could be one strategy to support healthy longevity

Exercise improves blood flow and brain function in over 60s

UT Southwestern Medical Center - 20-May-2020

It's never too late to start to exercise - even if your memory has already started to fade

Combination of two molecules, a potential treatment for osteoarthritis

Lifespan.io (LEAF) - 19-May-2020

Raises hope to end the extensive physical and psychological suffering the condition brings

Cell therapy could be the solution for multiple sclerosis and Huntington's

FierceBiotech - 19-May-2020

Transplanting glial cells in worked in mouse models affected with MS

Reduced risk of Parkinson's disease for coffee and tea drinkers

Independent - 18-May-2020

Lead study linking caffeine and its disease-slowing potential

This enzyme helps reverse age-related neurodegeneration in mice

EurekAlert! - 18-May-2020

Sheds light to potential treatments for age-related cognitive decline, Alzheimer's

Follistatin gene therapy to combat osteoarthritis and obesity

Next Big Future - 16-May-2020

This new approach doubled muscle mass in mice, reduced its fat

Parkinson's patient can swim again after stem cell transplant

Newsweek - 14-May-2020

Study and procedure represent a milestone in personalized medicine for Parkinson's

Stroke survivors can now walk faster and farther with this exosuit

TechCrunch - 13-May-2020

Wearing the soft robotic tech, immediate improvements were observed

Successful replacement of neurons lost in Parkinson's disease

Medical Xpress - 13-May-2020

New therapeutic personalized strategy could bring back movement to those suffering

Flavonoids in fruits, red wine and tea might protect your brain from dementia

WebMD - 13-May-2020

Reduce the risk of getting dementia by two to four folds

Enochian present novel approaches to HIV and HBV at ASGCT

YAHOO! - 13-May-2020

A cure rather than life-long dependence on pharmaceuticals would be a game changer

Simple blood testing to detect Alzheimer's disease

Futurity - 12-May-2020

This discovery could greatly reduce costs of diagnosing and studying the disease

OncoSenX raises more funds for cancer therapy, plans for clinical trial

GeekWire - 11-May-2020

Allowing developments on tech that will kill cancer based on their genetics

Addressing treatment-related ageing in cancer with senolytics

Fight Aging! - 11-May-2020

Hopes are up for it to directly help the cancer research community and patients

A potential biomarker for ventricle enlargement in the ageing brain

Medical Xpress - 07-May-2020

Detecting blood drainage lags could eventually lead to faster treatment options

The switch from chemotherapy to hormone treatments for prostate cancer

BBC - 06-May-2020

A safer and more immune-friendly precision-medicine approach for cancer

What's unique in the brain functional connectivity of centenarians?

Medical Xpress - 05-May-2020

World-first research reveals how their brain adapts to ageing changes, still perform well

Altering macrophage epigenetics to prevent lumbar disc degeneration

Lifespan.io (LEAF) - 04-May-2020

Findings can lead future treatments for age-related conditions caused by inflammaging

11,000 avoided deaths in Europe owing to cleaner air during lockdown

Guardian - 30-Apr-2020

We need technology-driven, not pandemic-driven, solutions to air pollution

NMN improves cognitive and motor functions in aged mice

Lifespan.io (LEAF) - 28-Apr-2020

It restores neurovascular coupling associated with age-related decline in brain function

Thrive’s CancerSEEK uses blood tests for early multi-cancer detection

Endpoints News - 28-Apr-2020

Demonstrated in a large prospective study involving patients without cancer history

Protein responsible for halting heart cell division, discovered

Medical Xpress - 22-Apr-2020

Findings in mice study vital for heart cell regeneration and damage repair

Mice vision restored by reprogramming fibroblasts to photoreceptors

Lifespan.io (LEAF) - 21-Apr-2020

Important study in developing cheap and effective treatments for retinopathies

DNA alterations in rod photoreceptors, linked to age-related eye diseases

Medical Xpress - 21-Apr-2020

First study to look at DNA methylation changes as mice age and how it affects visual function

How external factors could influence Alzheimer’s disease via the gut microbiome

Lifespan.io (LEAF) - 20-Apr-2020

Early study into complex neurochemical relationship between brain, gut and inflammaging

A new faster technique restores vision in mice with retinal degeneration

National Institutes of Health (NIH) - 15-Apr-2020

Researchers plan clinical trials of this in humans to treat retinal diseases

Laser texturing technique makes metal surfaces bactericidal

Phys.org - 09-Apr-2020

Only works on metals that have antibacterial properties such as copper

Stem cell transplantation repairs stroke-injured rat brains

Medical Xpress - 08-Apr-2020

New possibility on restoring injured neural circuitry in humans after stroke

Off-the shelf artificial cardiac patch for heart attacks

Medical Xpress - 08-Apr-2020

In rat and pig models this cardiac patch improved recovery after heart attacks

Mobility and sense of touch restored in stroke-injured rat brains

Lund University (Lunds Universitet) - 08-Apr-2020

Stem cell transplantation gives hope to humans affected by stroke

Senolytics may have the potential to treat asthma

Lifespan.io (LEAF) - 07-Apr-2020

Will senolytics become the panacea to the whole Pandora's box by 100 years into future?

Fast progression of atherosclerosis seen in healthy people aged 40-50

EurekAlert! - 06-Apr-2020

First of its kind to analyze the progression of the disease at frequent intervals

Blood test as multi-cancer detection tool

BBC - 31-Mar-2020

More to look forward as it promises early cancer detection when fine-tuned

New minimally invasive therapy for poorly controlled type 2 diabetes

News Medical - 30-Mar-2020

Pills that target the duodenal mucosa will come soon enough

Mitochondrial transplants are successful but benefits are short lived

Lifespan.io (LEAF) - 25-Mar-2020

May be a solution to ageing related mitochondrial dysfunction which leads to diseases

Scientists reverse cellular ageing while maintaining cell's identity

New York Times - 24-Mar-2020

How long will it take until this can be applied to human cells inside the body?

Review on the relationship between senescence and bone marrow cancer

Lifespan.io (LEAF) - 23-Mar-2020

How senescence can fuel cancer development and how malignant cells induce senescence

High-sugar diet and shortened lifespan in fruit flies

Medical Research Council London Institute of Medical Sciences - 20-Mar-2020

A new perspective on pro-longevity studies highlights purine metabolism

Metastudy reviews impact of mitochondrial aging on cardiovascular disease

Lifespan.io (LEAF) - 18-Mar-2020

Still lots to discover, but SENS already looking at ways to stop it in its tracks

Death, disability risks after stroke declined, 16-year study shows

Medical Xpress - 17-Mar-2020

Risk of disability after stroke fell by 23%, while risk of death from stroke fell by 24%

Diabetic retinopathy in mice, reversed by primitive stem cells

Lifespan.io (LEAF) - 17-Mar-2020

This arrival of a more efficient stem cell type has high impact for regenerative medicine

Two types of type 1 diabetes in children: Endotype 1 and Endotype 2

University of Exeter - 16-Mar-2020

This new understanding of the disease process could even lead to a cure in the future

Nanotech spray can prevent coronavirus from spreading

Nano Magazine - 11-Mar-2020

This is a long lasting disinfectant that lasts upto 5 years

Research demonstrates how visceral fat impairs cognitive ability

Lifespan.io (LEAF) - 10-Mar-2020

More reasons to avoid excessive weight gain and other drivers of ageing as proven in mice

Nanoparticles containing curcumin can be a solution for Alzheimer's

Science Daily - 05-Mar-2020

Curcumin when encapsulated in nanoparticles, gets better absorbed

Fixing the genes to cure inherited blindness

Guardian - 04-Mar-2020

Crispr gene editing is a great but a dangerous tool

Cell therapy, possible gamechanger in diabetes treatment

Lifespan.io (LEAF) - 04-Mar-2020

A success in mice trial, now to move forward to larger animals then human clinical trials

Novel approaches to CNS diseases done by Cerevance

Longevity Technology - 03-Mar-2020

After a successful phase 1 trial of the CVN424 done one mice, the company started phase 2 studies

Revolutionizing 3D handheld bioprinter

UConn Today - 27-Feb-2020

Bioprinter was successfully tested on mice, significant muscle hypertrophy was recorded

Heart aging and disease risks can be predicted through simple blood test

News Medical - 24-Feb-2020

Measuring amyloid-beta in blood key to identifying future heart complications

Nanoparticles that can directly target cancer cells

Nano Magazine - 24-Feb-2020

A success in petri dishes and animal models, eyed for potential in tumor drug delivery

Antibiotic created using AI killed drug-resistant bacterias

Guardian - 20-Feb-2020

Thanks to the algorithm scientists tested 107m compounds in just 3 days

Biomarker in urine can be effective for the early detection of bladder cancer

New Atlas - 20-Feb-2020

Early detection means fewer complications and less financial contributions in the system

Targeting neurodegenerative disease with a novel device

Longevity Technology - 19-Feb-2020

Foundation of the new therapies mechanism is to access and control the compounds of CSF

Can senolytics improve heart disease and repair damaged heart cells?

European Pharmaceutical Manufacturer - 18-Feb-2020

Senescent cells seem to play a major role even in heart diseases

First gene therapy for a rare eye disease, now NHS-approved

BBC - 17-Feb-2020

This life-changing new gene therapy will halt sight loss and improve vision

Mobile apps to detect skin cancer are not always accurate

Digital Health - 14-Feb-2020

AI apps can be inefficient in skin cancer diagnosis, if not properly regulated and certified

LEAF interviews Lewis Gruber about targeting cancer and senescent cells

Lifespan.io (LEAF) - 11-Feb-2020

Biomarker caused by glycolysis seen in all types of cancer - exciting possibilities

Liquid biopsy detects early signs of cancer

Smithsonian - 07-Feb-2020

Analyzing cancer DNA in blood can present easier diagnosis and more effective treatments

Downhill trend of the demand for consumer genomics

New Scientist - 07-Feb-2020

They are laying off staff now as their profits are not as high as before

CRISPR gene editing to help immune cells target and kill cancer

New Scientist - 06-Feb-2020

First CRISPR cancer trial in the world publish its promising findings

Whole-cancer genome analysis to revolutionize cancer treatment

BBC - 05-Feb-2020

This massive study should provide new targets to diagnose and treat all cancers

Nanorobots vs cancer, the newest low-cost drug concept

Nano Magazine - 05-Feb-2020

Made of DNA fragments, nanorobots will be used to locate and destroy cancer cells

Hyperbaric oxygen therapy's impact on cardiac function

Jerusalem Post - 04-Feb-2020

Protocols were evaluated on the patients with “normal” aging heart

Dietary intake of flavonols may reduce risk of having Alzheimer's dementia

NHS - 03-Feb-2020

Balanced diet, physical and mental exercise, still key to lowering dementia risks

Association between lung function and epigenetic age

Fight Aging! - 31-Jan-2020

Association with acceleration is strongly expressed in women above the age of 50 years

Drug molecule developed using AI to undergo human trials

BBC - 30-Jan-2020

Can speed up drug discovery process using artificial intelligence

Clinical trials now up for Exscientia's world first AI-made drug

pharmaphorum - 30-Jan-2020

Partnering with Japan's DSP, a milestone is reached in OCD treatment

Underlying mechanisms of how cellular senescence leads to neurodegeneration

Buck Institute - 29-Jan-2020

Cellular senescence is now a top research topic and a very messy one in ageing research

Nanoparticle that can save you from having a heart attack

Nano Magazine - 28-Jan-2020

Discovery is a promising one, and in the future, expected to reduce the risk of heart attacks

"Cruelty-free" preclinical drug testing is possible

Wyss Institute - 27-Jan-2020

Body-on-Chips platform is created by connecting 10 organ-chips to mimic normal human blood flow

Study on mice shows the adverse effect of protein diet

Medical Xpress - 24-Jan-2020

There's no simple solution for a longevity diet except maybe everything in moderation

Soy bean oil causes genetic disruptions in the brains of mice

University of California, Riverside - 23-Jan-2020

But other soy products and other vegetable oils do not cause malfunctioning of genes

Regrowing nerves with a biodegradable device in macaques

Futurism - 23-Jan-2020

Bridging long nerve gaps from injuries; soon to enter human trials in 2021

'One-size-fits-all' new cancer treatment

BBC - 20-Jan-2020

Good to see a new approach to tackle cancer, but this is a long way from trials

Biohacker's perspective on cardiovascular disease risk assessment

Lifeboat Foundation - 17-Jan-2020

Unlikely that your doctor will order these tests for you, so biohack your way to better health

Reversing effects of severe stroke - exosome treatment

Genetic Engineering & Biotechnology News (GEN) - 15-Jan-2020

New therapy shows full recovery in porcine ischemic stroke model

Secondary stroke damage due to sticky pileup in blood vessels

Augusta University - 15-Jan-2020

Exosomes pick-up platelets causing blockage as seen in animal model

Burnout due to chronic workplace stress will make your heart beat irregularly

Huffington Post - 14-Jan-2020

Don't fall into unhealthy habits, have a reliable support system

Navigation using mental mind maps rejuvenated in old mice

Lifespan.io (LEAF) - 13-Jan-2020

Researchers able to teach old mice new tricks ;)

Inclisiran: the newest weapon in the fight against cardiovascular diseases

BBC - 13-Jan-2020

Potential to save many lives including those who are not responding to statins

Magnetic liquid metal nanoparticles to fight bacteria

Nano Magazine - 13-Jan-2020

Can't adapt against these knives cutting through, so no more antibacterial resistance

Highlights on dietary cholesterol associated heart health

American College of Cardiology - 10-Jan-2020

AHA recommends to opt for healthier fats in place of complete withdrawal

Treating cancer with salt nanoparticles in mouse model

Nano Magazine - 08-Jan-2020

Acts more on cancer cells compared to normal cells and eliminates them

Placental stem cell derived NK cells are effective against multiple myeloma

Myeloma Research News - 08-Jan-2020

Preliminary results from Phase 1 trial look promising

Latest study showed that artificial intelligence could diagnose brain tumours

Independent - 06-Jan-2020

Diagnosis with AI combined with pathologist can reduce the risk of misdiagnosis

Mushrooms considered as diabetes-friendly food

Healthline - 06-Jan-2020

Improved blood sugar and cholesterol control, among its many health benefits

What does giving up alcohol does to your mind and body?

Huffington Post - 02-Jan-2020

Dry January can be prescribed to everyone, only benefits for your health, without any side effects

New AI program detects breast cancer better than specialists

Guardian - 01-Jan-2020

If clinical trials succeed, it will improve breast cancer screening accuracy and efficiency

Human trials on dementia vaccine to begin in the next 18 to 24 months

ABC News - 31-Dec-2019

If successful, will be the breakthrough of the decade, researchers say

GSK on artificial intelligence drive to develop drugs faster

Guardian - 25-Dec-2019

The more people looking at clever new ways to beat cancer the better

Scientists identify multiple genes responsible for keeping cancer cells alive

Independent - 20-Dec-2019

If combined they can form the largest database of genetic information on cancer

Sleep tight to reduce cardiovascular disease risk

NHS - 19-Dec-2019

Don't miss your sleep, it's part of a healthy lifestyle

A new and innovative way of delivering targeted chemotherapy to cancer tumours

BBC - 18-Dec-2019

Improving effectiveness with reduced side effects - fingers crossed for this first-in-person trial

Never too late to lose weight and keep breast cancer away

NHS - 18-Dec-2019

No need to lose weight in fear of breast cancer if you have a healthy weight

AlzEye to hunt for Alzheimer's in retina scans

The Economist - 18-Dec-2019

People's eye changes over 10 years were correlated with the emergence of Alzheimer’s disease

New nanovaccine platform developed against cancer

Nano Magazine - 17-Dec-2019

ExtraCRAd for cancer immunotherapy tested in vitro and animal model tumor in vivo

NIH launches clinical trial to test new therapy for macular degeneration

National Institutes of Health (NIH) - 16-Dec-2019

Patient-derived induced pluripotent stem cells to replace dead retinal cells

UK needs tougher standards on air pollutants

Guardian - 14-Dec-2019

WHO standard of ultra-fine particles per cubic is 10 micrograms, in the UK it's 25 micrograms

New, more reliable FDA-approved device to help type 1 diabetes patients

The Verge - 13-Dec-2019

This closed-loop system customizes treatment, automatically adjusts insulin levels

Anastrozole gives long lasting protection against breast cancer

BBC - 12-Dec-2019

High-risk, post-menopausal women should ask their doctor about Anastrozole

Optical imaging technology that enables detection of all colorectal cancers

Futurity - 11-Dec-2019

Reduces the chances of missing even smallest precancerous lesions

Nanoparticle for the detection of vascular calcification

Nano Magazine - 10-Dec-2019

Nanoparticles minimize the difficulty in identifying dangerous vascular calcifications

London air is no longer safe to breathe because of pollution

Independent - 05-Dec-2019

Legislators need to take air pollution seriously and toughen up to WHO standards

Being active reduces the risk of prostate cancer at old age

Independent - 05-Dec-2019

Doesn't have to be vigorous exercises, just moving about is enough

Permanent hair dyes linked to increased breast cancer risk

Independent - 04-Dec-2019

No causal relationship, so those who used permanent dye in the past shouldn't worry over it

Did you know that cold weather can affect your heart?

Patient - 04-Dec-2019

Take extra care of your heart in the cold weather

Curing prostate cancer with ultra sound waves

Independent - 02-Dec-2019

Approved for clinical use in Europe - can be done as an outpatient procedure

An effective immunotherapy for advanced prostate cancer

BBC - 28-Nov-2019

Only 5% saw their tumours shrink, but may be more successful if used earlier

Impact of physical activity on ageing and disease risk

The Conversation - 28-Nov-2019

Exercise program enrolled sedentary seniors and improved their memory in 12 weeks

Toshiba Corp presents a technology for an early cancer detection

Japan Times - 25-Nov-2019

Technology's advantages in the industry are 99% accuracy, 2 hour detection time, obtainable cost

Pembrolizumab: effective immunotherapy for advanced head and neck cancer

BBC - 23-Nov-2019

Needs to identify those who will respond to treatment before starting immunotherapy

Vaping is better than smoking, but quitting smoking is the best

BBC - 16-Nov-2019

No vaping is even better for your heart

Off the record herbal products could stop cancer treatment from working

BBC - 14-Nov-2019

When in doubt simply stick to the recommended therapy or ask your doctor

A protein that plays a key role in the making of cholesterol plaques: TRB1

Lifespan.io (LEAF) - 11-Nov-2019

Still at an early stage in research - working on mouse models

Cowpox like virus can be the potential cure for cancer

Newshub - 09-Nov-2019

Still at preclinical stage but likely to be harmless for humans as it is based on cowpox

Filling your house with plants doesn't change the air quality

ScienceAlert - 08-Nov-2019

Review based on 30 years of research confirmed that houseplants don't have any value as air removers

Connection between insomnia and risk of heart attack and stroke

NHS - 07-Nov-2019

People who have insomnia had a small increased risk of having a heart attack or stroke over 10 years

Treating with rapamycin improves blood flow to the brain in rats

Science Daily - 06-Nov-2019

Blood circulation in the brain didn't deteriorate even a bit for 15 months

First medicine with the potential to treat Alzheimer's in 17 years

CNN - 05-Nov-2019

Should seaweed be part of our daily supplement regime? Opinions welcome

Simple blood test for early detection of breast cancer

Telegraph - 03-Nov-2019

Samples from 800 patients are being tested now for improving the test accuracy

Antibiotic resistance is on the rise: a 9 per cent rise in the past year

Independent - 31-Oct-2019

Clock is ticking for antibiotics, so we need to act now and preserve them

How our bodies clear toxins from our brains while we sleep, scientists explain

Wired - 31-Oct-2019

Cerebrospinal fluid might be involved in the process of cleaning out the toxins

Treating elderly is an issue - clinical trials use young, healthy test subjects

Guardian - 29-Oct-2019

Multimorbidity + polypharmacy = too many combinations to test

British and Israeli teams join to reverse ageing of blood vessels

British Heart Foundation - 25-Oct-2019

British Heart Foundation working on anti-ageing research? It must be mainstream now!

Footballers have a high risk of death from neurodegenerative diseases

BBC - 22-Oct-2019

Except for neurodegenerative diseases, ex-footballers are less likely to die from other diseases

First therapy that could slow Alzheimer's disease

BBC - 22-Oct-2019

Groundbreaking drug is called aducanumab, which targets a protein called amyloid

OncoSenX targets solid tumours with senolytics

Lifespan.io (LEAF) - 22-Oct-2019

Phase 1 clinical trial starting early 2020

Air pollution linked to serious acute health problems

BBC - 21-Oct-2019

Does more than just reducing life expectancy, and needs to be tackled very soon

Heart drugs found to be anti-cancer

Medical Research Council London Institute of Medical Sciences - 21-Oct-2019

Many drugs for heart diseases are broad-spectrum senolytics as tested in mice

Walking speed could be a determinating factor of ageing speed

BBC - 12-Oct-2019

People who walked slower had a worse state of lungs, teeth and immune system

New gene therapy to treat AMD will last a lifetime

ScienceDaily - 11-Oct-2019

A better option than having injections in to the eye once a month

Quarter of London parks have a dangerous level of polluted air

Evening Standard - 10-Oct-2019

Areas supposed to be a "green lungs" of the city are being polluted mainly because of the traffic

Cervical cancer successfully cured with gene editing in mice

Medical Xpress - 10-Oct-2019

If the right genes to tackle are identified, this could be the cure for all cancers

Hair follicles damaged by air pollution

Independent - 09-Oct-2019

There are more serious effects of air pollution on the lungs, but one more reason to find clean air

Genetic test could identify an increased risk of heart attack

BBC - 08-Oct-2019

GRS can be measured at any age, children could be tested too

SkinVision app uses machine-learning to identify risk of skin cancer early

Digital Health - 08-Oct-2019

Trained on over 3 million photos - no human specialist has ever reviewed that many

Age does not limit the physical performance

Elsevier - 08-Oct-2019

As an added bonus exercise also reduced patients' depression and anxiety

Long term physical exercise: protective against cardiovascular disease

Fight Aging! - 07-Oct-2019

Better to start exercising regularly at a pre-elderly age

Ageing and cancer linked by a complex relationship

Medical News Today - 04-Oct-2019

Does this mean that future therapies to slow down ageing may cause cancers as a side effect?

Aspen pharmaceutical firm infringes the arrangement with NHS

Independent - 03-Oct-2019

Monopolist Aspen got the opportunity to raise the price of essential NHS medicine by 1,800 per cent

Weight loss is not really important to fight diabetes

Medical Daily - 02-Oct-2019

There is no need to lose 15% or more of body weight to manage type 2 diabetes

Experimental drug reversed the fat build up in the liver

New Scientist - 02-Oct-2019

Tests done on animals suggest that CRMP reduces heart disease risk and animals didn't lose weight

Sophie Yeo tries out an Atmotube on the streets of Newcastle

DeSmog UK - 01-Oct-2019

Monitors VOCs and PM1, PM2.5 and PM10 particles - and warns you when air quality drops

A heart attack is not only a man's disease

Metro - 30-Sep-2019

Women are dying needlessly from heart attacks because of not receiving proper treatment

New drug slowed tumour growth in men with prostate cancer

BBC - 30-Sep-2019

Olaparib delays cancer growth by months, which means the increased lifespan

New trial for preventing recurrent strokes due to atrial fibrillation

British Heart Foundation - 30-Sep-2019

Clinical trial will determine when to take stroke medication after a stroke caused by AF

Plume Labs Cycling Club goes out on the city streets to review R-PUR Nano mask

Plume Labs - 30-Sep-2019

PM2.5 filtration efficiency >99.9% even allowing for leakage due to different shaped faces

Skin cancer survival rate up jumps 10-fold in just 10 years

BBC - 28-Sep-2019

UK doctors announce that more than half of the patients can now survive advanced melanoma

People who have an optimistic personality have lower blood pressure

Guardian - 27-Sep-2019

Positive disposition to life changes life quality and drives a better heart health

Telomere length linked to the nervous system

Medical Xpress - 26-Sep-2019

According to the study, shortening in the telomere length have reflected in our brain structure

Detection of pancreatic cancer with a urine test

Science Focus - 25-Sep-2019

Test will be used in a clinical study, if it will get approved, the test will roll out to patients

Lysoclear is making progress towards a cure for macular degeneration

Lifespan.io (LEAF) - 25-Sep-2019

Has cleared protein build up in vivo - has funding to develop clinical candidates

A real shift in cancer treatment

BBC - 23-Sep-2019

New drugs present precision medicine, they are based on the genetic make-up of each patient's tumour

Polypill could give key advantages to patients

Independent - 19-Sep-2019

Participants who took polypill had systolic blood pressure decrease on an average 9mm Hg in one year

NeuroEM develops electromagnetic cap to fight Alzheimer's disease

NHS - 19-Sep-2019

Drugs don't work, but the MemorEM cap has shown mental and physical improvements

Gradual heart attack and its symptoms

Huffington Post - 18-Sep-2019

If in doubt, call an ambulance – it could save your life

Discovering the structure of cancer molecule can be the key for new treatment

Medical News Today - 16-Sep-2019

By determining the DHX8's structure, scientists could discover new ways of cancer treatment

BBC debunks YouTube videos promoting simple cancer treatments

BBC - 13-Sep-2019

Donkey's milk has no proven cancer effect - don't make an ass of yourself

Machine learning identifies patients risk of cardiovascular death

GEEK - 13-Sep-2019

RiskCardio relies on 15 minutes of a patient’s raw electrocardiogram (ECG) signal

Cancer survival rates improving, but UK performing poorly

BBC - 12-Sep-2019

If there is an election soon, then maybe consider the parties' health policies as well as Brexit

First-in-human, FDA-approved clinical trial to test a hydrogel on cardiac tissue

Medical Xpress - 12-Sep-2019

Positive results seen in patients who had a heart attack more than a year before

New antibiotic-resistant strains of bacteria can be threatening

Guardian - 11-Sep-2019

Many bacteria are now resistant to antibiotics such as carbapenems and colistin

New blood test can detect lung cancer before symptoms show up

BBC - 10-Sep-2019

Detects 50% more early stage lung cancers and being expanded to detect other types

New treatment for inherited retinal dystrophies

BBC - 04-Sep-2019

Gene therapy presents injecting the healthy gene directly in the eye to produce working protein

'High Street Heart Checks' to detect hypertension and atrial fibrillation

Huffington Post - 02-Sep-2019

I’ve been thinking of running longevity cafes which would help people monitor more than just BP

Treatment with immune system caused remission in incurable leukaemia

Independent - 02-Sep-2019

CAR-T therapy gives hope for the children for whom the standard therapies don't work

First cornea transplant made from ‘reprogrammed’ stem cells

Nature - 02-Sep-2019

Donors cells were adult skin cells, which have reprogrammed into an embryonic-like state

Aspirin should not be prescribed for people over 70

European Society of Cardiology - 31-Aug-2019

Low-dose aspirin can't be prescribed for healthy people over 70, even if they have high CVD risk

Guidelines on lipid management to prevent heart disease

Science Daily - 31-Aug-2019

Keep LDL levels to the minimum with cholesterol lowering therapy & healthy lifestyle

Threadlike robot worm can prevent strokes and aneurysms

Gizmodo - 28-Aug-2019

In the future, it can be used as a delivery mechanism for clot reducing drugs

A new way for immunotherapy treatments

University of Birmingham - 27-Aug-2019

Removing the protective wall of the tumours can be a promising way for innovative cancer treatments

Retina-on-a-chip model to study eye disease

ScienceDaily - 27-Aug-2019

Will tell us about the new drugs that can cause blindness

New screening test may help to nip ovarian cancers in the bud

Independent - 23-Aug-2019

4x survival rate if EOC is caught early

High blood pressure "critical period"

BBC - 21-Aug-2019

Increases blood pressure between the ages of 36 and 43 were associated with brain shrinkage

Candida auris: deadly hospital acquired infection on the rise

BBC - 17-Aug-2019

One more superbug that can cause our undoing

Exposure to air pollution over a long time is just as bad as smoking

Independent - 14-Aug-2019

Ozone is our friend in the stratosphere but not so much at ground level

Ageing related brain stem stiffness lead to dysfunction of nerve cells

Medical Xpress - 14-Aug-2019

Used brain stem cells of young and old rats for this research

Personalised DNA tests to easily detect breast cancer DNA in blood

Independent - 07-Aug-2019

With all these cancers on the rise, are we acting fast enough?

New transgenic mouse model with human brain immune cells

New Atlas - 06-Aug-2019

Breakthrough will allow scientists to understand more profoundly how Alzheimer's disease progresses

Chronokines in young blood could be the cure for Alzheimer's

New Atlas - 06-Aug-2019

Plasma proteins to the rescue of good-old memories in Alzheimer's

Using nano-vaccine for preventing and treating tumours in mice

The times of Israel - 05-Aug-2019

New approach has been effective in preventing the development of melanoma, treating primary tumours

AI can spot past atrial fibrillation even in a normal ECG

BBC - 02-Aug-2019

Warns the doctors about rhythm abnormalities that went undetected

Active social life in 50s and 60s could cut off dementia risk

Guardian - 02-Aug-2019

Seeing friends daily reduced the dementia risk, but seeing relatives did not

Mobile app rapidly alerts clinicians of acute kidney injury

BBC - 01-Aug-2019

Lab results to the right doctors at the right time can improve patient's outcome

FRESH technology can bioprint a 3D extracellular matrix of collagen

Medical Xpress - 01-Aug-2019

A future without the need for organ harvesting and trafficking

Human trials using CRISPR to cure genetically inherited blindness

Futurism - 30-Jul-2019

There are at least 13 types of LCA - this trial is aimed at treating LCA 10

Superbug causes a six fold rise in death toll in European hospitals

BBC - 29-Jul-2019

How soon will we run out of effective antibiotics at this rate?

Bionic eye - a possible revolutionary device for people with vision loss

New Scientist - 25-Jul-2019

Bionic eye effectively replaces the missing central portion, but not in high definition

Scientists restore heart function after MI in mice model

Genetic Engineering & Biotechnology News (GEN) - 24-Jul-2019

This will be the solution to post heart attack complications

Regular fish comsumption may reduce colorectal cancer risk

NHS - 24-Jul-2019

Better to eat fish than red and processed meat that may increase the cancer risk

CoppaFeel! campaign encourages people to check their breasts regularly

Huffington Post - 23-Jul-2019

"Grab on to life” to get to know your body

Diabetes risk could be reduced by a quarter by eating fruits and vegetables

Independent - 22-Jul-2019

People who use mainly plant based diets were 23% less prone to develop diabetes

A genetic mutation that happened 3 million years ago causes heart attacks

Guardian - 22-Jul-2019

It may reduce atherosclerosis, but what about other chronic diseases?

Fresh fruits and vegetables can reduce the risk of getting diabetes

Independent - 22-Jul-2019

But not all plant-based foods have the same advantage

Non-pharmacological ways to reduce risk of MCI

Medical News Today - 20-Jul-2019

Does playing computer games at old age have an additive effect on MCI?

Exercise protects against cognitive decline in Alzheimer's

Massachusetts General Hospital - 17-Jul-2019

If other vascular risk factors are targeted simultaneously, the outcome is better

A new drug against Alzheimer's targets gum disease bacteria

New Scientist - 17-Jul-2019

A different approach to Alzheimer's that may be correct

New personalized cancer drugs emerge from labs and enter trials

Newsweek - 16-Jul-2019

Days of receiving one-size-fits-all regimens of chemotherapy and radiation may soon be in the past

Vision has been partially restored of six blind people

Independent - 13-Jul-2019

This research can be revolutionary and life-changing for people with complete blindness

Peptidomimetics could kill even the most resilient microbes

Independent - 10-Jul-2019

UK government is funding the drug development, which could prevent dark edges of medicine

New drugs lack proof of added benefit over existing drugs

Medical Xpress - 10-Jul-2019

Old drugs are just as good as those new drugs - pharmaceutical mafia in action

Indoor levels of carbon dioxide are dangerous for health

Guardian - 08-Jul-2019

Open a window at home and work to stop CO2 levels rising indoors

Update on successful dosing of first patient CLXR-001 by Celixir

GlobeNewswire - 06-Jul-2019

Ongoing clinical trials for heart patients with cellular therapy to cure damaged heart muscles

Common cold virus can attack and kill bladder cancer cells

BBC - 05-Jul-2019

Can we win the fight against cancer using viruses to our advantage?

Programmable bacteria can be used to kill cancer cells

New York Times - 03-Jul-2019

This could be dawn of a new era - cancer treatment without side effects

Taking antibiotics could make your flu more deadly

Independent - 02-Jul-2019

Antibiotics should not be taken without a prescription of the doctor

Innovative strategy for eliminating cancer cells

Jerusalem Post - 30-Jun-2019

Nobel Prize winners are involved in the discovery of the ubiquitin system

HPV vaccines reduce cases of precancerous growths in cervix

BBC - 27-Jun-2019

This might wipe out cervical cancer in the next couple of decades

New urine test for predicting outcomes in patients with prostate cancer

BBC - 26-Jun-2019

36‐gene classifiers are known as Prostate Urine Risk (PUR) signatures.

UK policies are successful in reducing air pollution

The Centre for Ecology & Hydrology - 26-Jun-2019

Clean Air Strategy could be the key to eliminating air pollution in UK

Personalized medicine gives hope to terminal blood cancer patients

BBC - 21-Jun-2019

Some lymphoma patients are being completely cured in a way "never been seen before"

Working long hours increases the possibility of having a stroke

BBC - 20-Jun-2019

Eating a healthy diet, exercising, not smoking and sleeping well can prevent stroke

Statins as a preventive medicine for “invisible population”

Guardian - 19-Jun-2019

DNA tests might identify ‘invisible population’ who are not currently seen as in danger

Monitoring moles with whole-body photography

Guardian - 16-Jun-2019

Bit of a plug for the Mole Clinic, London, which coincidentally offers a private screening service

Islet cell transplants cut down the need for insulin therapy

Diabetes.co.uk - 14-Jun-2019

No need for painful insulin injections for a very long period

New laser based method can scan tumour cells in circulating blood

Independent - 12-Jun-2019

Very clever technology – super-accurate blood test without taking a drop of blood

PAR plays a key role in hardening of the arteries

Guardian - 11-Jun-2019

Study finds calcium deposits are triggered by a molecule produced by damaged cells

DNA nanorobot can target breast cancer cells for destruction

Phys.org - 05-Jun-2019

Lowering the levels of HER2 slows cancer cell proliferation and triggers cell death

Potentially revolutionary heart attack treatment option

BBC - 04-Jun-2019

"Pumping" patch could help repair the damage caused by a heart attack

3-D bioprinted stem-cell tissue to treat kidney disease in future

Medical Xpress - 31-May-2019

Uses bio-ink to create artificial living tissue in a laboratory

Stroke deaths rate decreased in UK, but younger people are having more strokes

NHS - 23-May-2019

2% rise in stroke rates in people aged 35 to 54 yearly.

Clinical trials to test a dual-hormone artificial pancreas system

Verdict - 23-May-2019

Fully automated diabetes care for people living with type 1 diabetes in the future

Purging damaged brain stem cells can improve cognition in Alzheimer’s

National Institute on Aging - 23-May-2019

Promising results in genetically altered mice with Alzheimer’s traits

Placental stem cells can regenerate damaged heart cells

New Atlas - 22-May-2019

Creating beating cells and blood vessels that could treat heart attack victims

Molecular destruction code found in an enzyme involved in cholesterol synthesis

Phys.org - 17-May-2019

Could be used to develop more effective drugs to lower cholesterol levels

Diabetics have insulin cells, but lost their function

EurekAlert! - 17-May-2019

Diabetes can be reversed, at least in the lab; Could lead to potential therapies in humans

Cooking can make indoors as polluted as London streets

Guardian - 15-May-2019

Here's my Flow reading - definitely peaks when cooking dinner

Burning out good health in indoor toxic boxes

Guardian - 15-May-2019

Indoor air pollution is just as important as outdoor pollution

WHO issues lifestyle guidelines to reduce risk of dementia

Independent - 14-May-2019

The usual 3 are at the top of the list – diet, exercise and don’t smoke

Glucosamine intake leads to lower risk of heart disease and stroke

Independent - 14-May-2019

Reduces levels of C-reactive protein, a marker of inflammation

UK figures show heart deaths rise up

BBC - 13-May-2019

Deaths from heart, circulatory diseases among people under 75 are on the rise for the first time in 50 years

Competitors in big pharma accused of conspiring to inflate generic drug prices

Independent - 12-May-2019

Inflated prices of more than 100 generic drugs by as much as 1000 per cent

Crispr injection could reduce chance of heart attack

Guardian - 10-May-2019

Verve Therapeutics treatment targets PCSK9 gene

Vagus Nerve Stimulation has been used for a stroke treatment trial

BBC - 08-May-2019

A stroke treatment trial has produced results that clinicians have described as "phenomenal"

Phage therapy keeps a fatal bacterial infection under control

BBC - 08-May-2019

Could be used to treat drug resistant bacterial infections in the future

New drugs can be unsafe leading to recalls

Harvard Health Publishing - 02-May-2019

The high rate of alerts and warnings maybe the result of post-approval monitoring

Alzheimer's-like disease discovery could mean new targets for treatments

BBC - 30-Apr-2019

Late linked to the accumulation TDP-43 protein rather than amyloid and tau

Elderly with poor sense of smell 30% more likely to die over 13 year study

NHS - 30-Apr-2019

Smell could be another candidate for a biological age marker

Improvements seen in Parkinson's patients given NuPlasma young blood plasma

NeurologyLive - 25-Apr-2019

50% improvement in complications of therapy, 19.2% in motor examinations and more

Implant boosts leg signals, prevents Parkinson's freezing

BBC - 22-Apr-2019

We're understanding more about the body's chemical and electrical signalling

Arsenic could be used in new broad-spectrum antibiotic

Medical Xpress - 16-Apr-2019

Arsenic already used in other treatments so safer than it sounds

Hundreds of new cancer gene targets discovered

BBC - 10-Apr-2019

Systematic approach reveals new targets for drug development

Off-the-shelf natural killer cells to target solid tumours in clinical trial

Medical News Today - 09-Apr-2019

Using iPS cells would be a lot cheaper than personalised immunotherapy

Pulsed brain stimulation returns working memory to youthful ability

Guardian - 08-Apr-2019

Not a cure for dementia but might buy patients some time

Hospitals around the world find drug resistant fungus

Live Science - 08-Apr-2019

One-third of C. auris are resistant to two antifungal drug classes

No safe alcohol consumption for stroke risk

BBC - 05-Apr-2019

Drinking small amounts of alcohol looking less likely to be good for health

Antibodies restore brain function of old mice back to their young days

New Atlas - 05-Apr-2019

Possible treatment for neurodegenerative diseases of old age

Diets that cause most deaths around the world

BBC - 04-Apr-2019

Surprisingly, whole grains more important than fruit & veg

Wearable monitor detects more cancer cells than liquid biopsy

Medical News Today - 01-Apr-2019

Human trials in a few years time

Tumour-targeting viruses for brain cancer treatment

Imperial College London - 01-Apr-2019

The virus is able to kill cancer cells, tumour feeding new blood vessel cells and cancer stem cells

The MiniMed 670G is now available on the NHS in some areas of the UK

Diabetes.co.uk - 28-Mar-2019

MiniMed 670G brings a step closer to a future fully automated artificial pancreas

Biogen's Alzheimer's drug trials halted

CNN - 21-Mar-2019

Another promising candidate not making it to the finish line

Lowering blood pressure in elderly reduces brain damage

American College of Cardiology - 18-Mar-2019

Patients on blood pressure lowering medication saw less accumulation of harmful brain lesions.

Selective laser trabeculoplasty is the best treatment for glaucoma

Guardian - 09-Mar-2019

It just takes 15 minutes of laser pulses to clear all blockages

Tumour organoids used to select best cancer drug for patient

Healthline - 04-Mar-2019

Results available in less than a week

Parkinson's drug delivered through port in head

BBC - 27-Feb-2019

Reversal of brain cell damage knocked 6 years off disease development

AI makes ovarian cancer prognosis and treatment recommendation

Pharmaceutical Business Review - 18-Feb-2019

More accurate than current methods - we'll hear this a lot with AI in healthcare

Chemicals identified to reverse mental decline

BBC - 14-Feb-2019

Mental capacity not lost - just masked by inflammation

Drug attacks cancers cells using trojan horse antibody

Independent - 08-Feb-2019

Novel mechanisms for attacking cancer cells are always good news

Google's Verily AI spots diabetes damage in eyes

Guardian - 08-Feb-2019

Another great example of machine learning saving time and lives

Cancers linked to obesity rising fastest in young adults

Independent - 04-Feb-2019

Four times faster increase in pancreatic cancers in the younger generation

Biological age of women's brains 3 year younger than men's

Independent - 04-Feb-2019

As more people suffer from dementia, men will be affected sooner

Researchers found that heart fat increased in obese people on crash diets

Telegraph - 02-Feb-2019

People suffering from heart diseases should consult their doctor before adopting a low-calorie diet

Unsurprisingly, butter is not the new butter

NutritionFacts.org - 30-Jan-2019

Is Butter Really Back? The short answer is... NO!

Head and neck cancer survival rates tripled with cheap painkillers

Independent - 26-Jan-2019

Only 266 participants in trial, but big pharma doesn’t pay to test free drugs

Bacteria causing gum disease may play a role in triggering Alzheimer's

NHS - 24-Jan-2019

Keeping your gum healthy may save you from Alzheimer's disease

FDA manipulates approval process of a high-strength opioid painkiller

Guardian - 24-Jan-2019

FDA only just sits back and watch as people succumb to this opioid crisis

Low dose aspirin benefits counterbalanced by bleeding risk

NHS - 23-Jan-2019

People without cardiovascular disease do not benefit overall

UNITY Biotechnology expands trial of osteoarthritis senolytic

UNITY Biotechnology - 22-Jan-2019

Initial results must be promising to enrol more patients at highest dosage

Crispr targets bacteria to fight antibiotic resistance

Wired - 16-Jan-2019

Shreds multiple critical stretches of bacteria's DNA at the same time

Newspaper claims of new breast cancer testing tool are premature

NHS - 15-Jan-2019

Accurate risk estimate only available with a complete set of data for a patient.

AI detects misshapen nuclei that indicate ovarian cancer

Independent - 12-Jan-2019

Once trained artificial intelligence is almost aways going to be more reliable than humans

Delay in reporting embarrassing symptoms increases risk of death

Independent - 09-Jan-2019

It's important to realise the possible serious implications of the symptoms

Biomarkers identified to help diagnose atrial fibrillation

BBC - 07-Jan-2019

Could enable point of care blood testing instead of current ECG screening

Roadside hedges reduce some pollution by 63 percent

ScienceDaily - 04-Jan-2019

More hedges could greatly improve the health of pedestrians and residents

Cancer breathalyser starts clinical trial for wide range of cancers

Guardian - 03-Jan-2019

VOCs in breath captured by mask sent to lab for diagnosis - avoids invasive tests

Drinkable molecule interferes with a crucial first step of Alzheimer’s

Yale University - 02-Jan-2019

Improvements in laboratory technology enable mass screening of molecules like these

Most people not accepting free NHS health check

BBC - 31-Dec-2018

If you don't know your blood pressure then definitely take up this free offer

New bacteria found that kills most antibiotic resistant superbugs

Phys.org - 27-Dec-2018

Researchers targeted soil used in traditional healing

Tumour cells examined in virtual reality

BBC - 26-Dec-2018

Allows researchers to better understand tumour structure and examine it from any angle

Puzzle-solving doesn't slow down mental decline

NHS - 11-Dec-2018

But builds up cognitive reserve to resist dementia for longer

Visual inspection alone is not reliable enough to catch melanomas

Independent - 06-Dec-2018

Even specialist dermatologists can miss melanomas without a dermoscope

One step closer to a universal cancer test

Guardian - 04-Dec-2018

Will take only ten minutes to tell you all about your cancers

Quick, new way to check for diabetes

New Scientist - 28-Nov-2018

Shining a light onto the skin could be a new test for checking diabetes.

Using reprogrammed stem cells for treating Parkinson's disease

Nature - 18-Nov-2018

A man in his 50s is the first of seven patients to receive the experimental therapy

Reprogrammed stem cells implanted into Parkinson’s patients

Nature - 14-Nov-2018

Implantation of induced stem cells in brains with Parkinson’s disease is showing promising results in monkeys

Five-minute scan can predict cognitive decline

BBC - 12-Nov-2018

High intensity pulse travelling towards the brain indicative of accelerated cognitive decline over the next decade.

New antibiotic appears promising in early clinical trials

BBC - 26-Oct-2018

Superbugs are on the rise and we are running out of time

Simple operation could end daily insulin injections

Guardian - 24-Oct-2018

Destruction of small intestine's mucous membrane improves blood sugar levels

Wet wood on inefficient stoves - a poisonous combination

Guardian - 11-Oct-2018

Try not to buy wet wood and smoky coal

Type-2 diabetes detectable years before diagnosis

BBC - 05-Oct-2018

Insulin resistance and high levels of blood sugar are early signs for type-2 Diabetes that appear decades before the disease

UK's first air-filtering bus launches in Southampton

Guardian - 27-Sep-2018

The Go ahead group, a British bus line installed special filters on top of their units as an effort to clean the air of the city

Clearing out senescent cells may prevent symptoms of Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s disease

Buck Institute - 19-Sep-2018

Alternative approaches to tau targets in neurodegenerative disorders

Hydrogen-saturated Water No Benefit To Parkinson’s Patients

Parkinsons News Today - 17-Sep-2018

Large-scale Japanese studies report no effect of H2 over oxidative stress in brain tissue

Targeted treatment for melanoma to be free on NHS

BBC - 17-Sep-2018

Dabrafenib and Trametinib are being offered for BRAF-positive melanoma patients

Scientists uncover the secret behind cancer cell's immortality

Medical Xpress - 10-Sep-2018

Doesn't seem to harm normal cells unlike telomerase blocking drugs that are too toxic

Wrinkled forehead linked to higher risk of cardiovascular disease

Independent - 26-Aug-2018

People with deep wrinkles may be at up to 10 times more risk of death due to heart disease

Clay to Fight Bacteria in Wounds

Mayo Clinic - 21-Aug-2018

Reduced-iron clay was found to have antibacterial properties under controlled conditions

Vaping could cause chronic diseases

Independent - 14-Aug-2018

Vaporized nicotine promotes lung buildup and is a more potent cell killer

Nanoparticles can directly tackle cancer cells

Health Europa - 13-Aug-2018

Nanoparticles reduce drug toxicity and promote cancer cell targeting

Why Some People Go Into Type 2 Diabetes Remission

Healthline - 07-Aug-2018

Caloric restriction help improve pancreatic function but causes severe health problems

Even low levels of air pollution can damage heart

BBC - 03-Aug-2018

Scientists found a link between air pollution and larger ventricles in the heart

Parkinson’s Disease Treatment Enters Human Trials

Newsweek - 30-Jul-2018

New stem cell treatment for Parkinson's entered the human trial stage in August

Induced pluripotent stem cells to treat Parkinson's disease

Japan Times - 30-Jul-2018

There is a risk of developing brain tumours according to some experts

Attempts to revolutionize pathogen detection

FierceBiotech - 25-Jul-2018

Treatment could be more effective if we can identify resistance patterns at the begining

Higher temperatures result in more suicides

Guardian - 23-Jul-2018

An US study found a strong link between high temperatures and suicide in wealthy countries

$30 million venture philanthropy fund to tackle Alzheimer's

Business Insider - 17-Jul-2018

$ 80 million will be directed towards Alzheimer’s research and drug discovery

Immunobiotic helps wipe out deadly bacteria

Guardian - 05-Jul-2018

The drug binds to bacteria and makes them more vulnerable to the immune response

Air pollution directly linked to child's death

BBC - 03-Jul-2018

9 year old died from an Asthma attack probably caused by NO2 and PM10 pollution

Routine cancer DNA tests coming to NHS

Guardian - 03-Jul-2018

NHS establishes a network of specialized centres for DNA analysis for "specialized medicine"

UNITY Treats First Patient with UBX0101

UNITY Biotechnology - 25-Jun-2018

The company is going to test a new Senolytic drug in human trials

High BP in middle age increases dementia risk

NHS - 14-Jun-2018

People over 50 years old has increased risk for dementia when they reach 130 mmHg

Immunotherapy beats terminal breast cancer

BBC - 04-Jun-2018

Treatment consist in collecting, in vitro expansion and injection of white blood cells in patients

Antibiotic supply problems hasten resistance

Guardian - 31-May-2018

Over 100 drugs and especially Penicillin G are in short supply worldwide

Times Book Review: Too Many Pills

The Times - 27-May-2018

Preventing overmedication may lead to reduced death rates and hospital admissions

Deaths from drug resistance fungal infections rising

Independent - 17-May-2018

Fungi infections are dangerous and due to the lack of drugs they may become the next crisis

Robots grow mini-organs from human stem cells

ScienceDaily - 17-May-2018

An automated system was developed to keep track of the growing of mini-organs from human stem cells

Dementia exercise programmes 'don't slow brain decline'

BBC - 17-May-2018

Oxford researchers found that physical improvement doesn’t translate in better mental health

Face masks may be ineffective against air pollution

Reuters - 03-May-2018

Face masks vary widely in their real-world performance.

Mediterranean Diet Could Delay Alzheimer’s by 3 Years

Newsweek - 03-May-2018

Researchers measured biomarkers for Alzheimer’s in 70 volunteers aged 30 to 60.

Top 6 wrong beliefs in causes of cancer

BBC - 26-Apr-2018

Increasing numbers of people getting the risk factors wrong.

Anti-inflammatory may reduce risk of Parkinson's

Medical Xpress - 23-Apr-2018

People with IBD are at a 28% higher risk of developing Parkinson's disease.

More accurate prostate cancer test

Guardian - 22-Apr-2018

Dundee University using ultrasound to detect prostate tumours.

Personalized vaccine fights ovarian cancer

Washington Post - 22-Apr-2018

Uses the patient’s immune cells as a sort of T-cell training force.

Seven ways to prevent bowel cancer

Guardian - 16-Apr-2018

Colorectal cancer is the third leading cause of cancer deaths.

Old Brains Can Still Make New Neurons

Columbia University - 05-Apr-2018

Neurogenesis is the production of new neurons.

Aerobic Fitness Correlates with Better Memory in Later Life

Fight Aging! - 04-Apr-2018

Brain is reliant on the vascular system in many ways.

One-stop shops to speed up cancer diagnosis

BBC - 03-Apr-2018

Patients often face delays when they have non-specific symptoms.

Wall of moss to fight air pollution

The Argus - 03-Apr-2018

CityTree to sit above a bench in Edward Street, Brighton, UK.

Clot extraction possible up to 24 hours in stroke patients

Harvard Health Publishing - 01-Apr-2018

With new research evidence these guidelines will be revised for the better

65% worldwide increase in antibiotic use

Guardian - 26-Mar-2018

65% rise in worldwide consumption of the drugs from 2000 to 2015.

2,500 cancer cases a week could be avoided

Cancer Research UK - 23-Mar-2018

According to a study by Cancer Research UK more than 135,500 cases of cancer a year in the UK could be prevented through lifestyle change.

7 Discoveries Getting Us Closer to Beating Alzheimer's

ScienceAlert - 23-Mar-2018

1. Better idea of what tau proteins look like

Scientists inch towards answers on how dementia works

Financial Times - 12-Mar-2018

“We are getting an increasingly sophisticated understanding of what is going on in these diseases” - David Reynolds - chief scientist at Alzheimer’s Research UK.

Common infections raise risk of heart attacks and strokes

Telegraph - 12-Mar-2018

Study tracked 34,000 patients admitted to hospital with urinary or respiratory tract infections.

We Need a Different Approach to Drug Discovery

Fortune - 12-Mar-2018

Discovery of new cardiovascular medicines at lowest point in decades.

Australia could eradicate cervical cancer

Guardian - 03-Mar-2018

In 2007, Australia began providing free HPV vaccine to girls aged 12-13 years.

Diabetes diagnoses in the UK double in 20 years

Diabetes.co.uk - 27-Feb-2018

3.7 million adults now live with either type 1 or 2 diabetes.

10-20 % antibiotics may be prescribed inappropriately

NHS - 27-Feb-2018

Most inappropriate prescriptions for sore throat, cough, sinusitis and ear infections.

Wearable tech aids stroke patients

BBC - 24-Feb-2018

Sensors are able to send information to doctors continuously.

DeepMind to identify risks during hospital stays

MobiHealthNews - 22-Feb-2018

Veterans Affairs has announced a research partnership with Alphabet subsidiary DeepMind.

Mini-tumours created to battle cancer

BBC - 22-Feb-2018

Biopsies were taken and grown into miniature 3D cancerous organs in the lab.

Cleaning products linked to poorer lung function

BBC - 16-Feb-2018

Regular exposure to cleaning products significantly affects lung function.

New antibiotic family discovered in dirt

BBC - 13-Feb-2018

Gene sequencing analysed more than 1,000 US soil samples.

Antibiotics fail in fifth of post-op infections

Telegraph - 13-Feb-2018

One in 10 patients in high-income countries develop an infection while recovering.

Traumatic brain injuries linked to dementia risks

ScienceNordic - 04-Feb-2018

Traumatic brain injury (TBI) can come from falling, contact sports, traffic accidents or violence.

Smart contact lens measures diabetics' blood sugar

The Verge - 24-Jan-2018

Lens is made out of the same material as soft contacts.

Inhibition of ageing maybe the solution for Alzheimer's

The San Diego Union-Tribune - 19-Jan-2018

Will be successful than drugs targeting specific aspects of Alzheimer's

Multi-gene test predicts early heart disease risk

American Heart Association - 08-Jan-2018

Patients with familial hypercholesterolemia are at increased risk for early-onset heart disease.

Predicting mirror image of drug compounds can save money

BBC - 05-Jan-2018

Researchers developed an algorithm to test whether drugs are likely to undergo racemisation.

Low-Hum Therapy Seems To Counteract Alzheimer’s Symptoms In Mice

IFL Science - 04-Jan-2018

MIT researchers have exposed mice to a hum at 40 Hertz.

Brain tumours effectively treated by injecting patients with viruses

Independent - 03-Jan-2018

Treatment works by stimulating the internal defences of patients to fight their tumours.

Combined drug significantly reverses memory loss in Alzheimer’s mice

Independent - 01-Jan-2018

Treatment combined diabetes drugs GLP-1, GIP and glucagon.

Wood-burning stoves face curbs under government proposals

Financial Times - 21-Dec-2017

About 40 per cent of harmful particulate matter emitted in the UK comes from the burning of wood and coal in home

Nanoparticles detect cancer before traditional imaging techniques

New Atlas - 13-Dec-2017

Rutgers University has devised a new method for detecting tiny cancerous tumours.

Landmark moment in lymphoma CAR T cell treatment

Cancer Research UK - 12-Dec-2017

Four in 10 patients with aggressive lymphoma were cancer-free 15 months after treatment.

Why do we put up with polluting cars that kill us?

Guardian - 11-Dec-2017

What possible justification could be for allowing unchecked ownership of petrol and diesel vehicles ?

Trial shows Huntington's drug could slow progress of disease

Guardian - 11-Dec-2017

Drug suppresses the effects of the Huntington’s mutation that causes irreversible damage to the brain.

Antibiotic resistance expected to reduce life expectancy

Telegraph - 01-Dec-2017

Antibiotic resistance has caused a fall in life expectancy for the first time, the Office for National Statistics has said.

Startup raises $114 million to reverse type 1 diabetes

Business Insider - 30-Nov-2017

Semma Therapeutics is looking to use stem cells to regulate blood sugar level.

New UK map of air pollution provides insights into NO2 levels

ScienceDaily - 30-Nov-2017

MappAir® is the first ever high resolution nationwide map of air pollution.

Radical new cancer treatment to be trialled next year

ITV News - 24-Nov-2017

Uses cancer-killing cells from people with the strongest immune systems.

Synthetic Nanobots Could End Antibiotic Resistance

Futurism - 17-Nov-2017

Most current antibiotics wipe out all bacteria - good and bad.

Airbubbl aims to clean air inside our cars

BBC - 09-Nov-2017

Cars trap nitrogen dioxide (NO2) and soot-like particles.

Surgical dressing fights infections with electricity

The Engineer - 07-Nov-2017

Electroceuticals are an effective platform technology to combat wound biofilm infection.

Test could diagnose oesophageal cancer 8 years earlier

Cancer Research UK - 06-Nov-2017

Researchers looked at tissue samples from people with Barrett’s oesophagus that develop into cancer in around 5% of people.

Drug 'melts away' fat inside arteries

University of Aberdeen - 02-Nov-2017

Drug being trialled for treating breast cancer and diabetes shows interesting side effect.

No reduction in Alzheimer's from drinking Souvenaid

NHS - 31-Oct-2017

Drinkers had less brain shrinkage and slightly better cognitive scores.

Marriage and close friends can reduce dementia risk

BBC - 28-Oct-2017

Quality of social connections are more important than quantity

173 secret outbreaks of superbug MRSA in UK hospitals

BBC - 26-Oct-2017

Genomic sleuthing found undetected outbreaks in the east of England over just one year.

How 'sleeper cells' in cancerous tumors can be destroyed

ScienceDaily - 26-Oct-2017

In many metastasized types of cancer, disseminated tumors grow back despite successful chemotherapy.

Nanoparticles heat up to kill cancer cells

Labiotech - 25-Oct-2017

Thermotherapy is limited by the damage it causes to healthy tissues.

Gates Foundation awards grant to investigate antibodies that prevent streptococcus infections

European Biotechnology Magazine - 25-Oct-2017

Group B strep infections in childbirth can cause critical illnesses

Suicide molecules kill any cancer cell

Medical Xpress - 19-Oct-2017

Small RNA molecules can trigger a mechanism forces cells to commit suicide.

The Kiwi face mask breathing new life into clean air

The Spinoff - 17-Oct-2017

O2O2 Facewear is on the forefront of anti-pollution technology, it comes to replace multi-billion dollar industry of woven cloth masks .

The connection between sugar and cancer cells

ScienceAlert - 16-Oct-2017

Hyperactive sugar consumption of cancerous cells leads to rapid growth and development of cancer

Antibiotic resistance could spell end of modern medicine

Guardian - 13-Oct-2017

England’s chief medical officer Prof Dame Sally Davies says action is needed around the world to tackle ‘hidden’ problem that is already claiming lives.

UK-Dutch-built satellite to track air quality

BBC - 13-Oct-2017

Sentinel-5P is a UK-assembled and Dutch-designed satellite launched from Russia.

Air pollution blamed for 500,000 early deaths in Europe in 2014

New Scientist - 12-Oct-2017

According to European Environment Agency filthy air killed half a million people in Europe prematurely in 2014.

8 conditions made worse by pollution outdoors

WebMD - 11-Oct-2017

1. High blood pressure

Prostate cancer treatment with a genetic test

The Institute of Cancer Research (ICR) - 10-Oct-2017

Genetic test is a faster, less expensive treatment method for men with advanced prostate cancer

Esthetic and efficient revolutionary cornea implant

Business Wire - 06-Oct-2017

A nanotechnology-based solution to bring new hope to millions of blind and visually-impaired

Mini-kidneys grown in lab reveal renal disease secrets

Medical Xpress - 02-Oct-2017

PKD mini-kidneys grown in free-floating conditions formed hollow cysts that were very large.

Predicting Alzheimer’s Disease Earlier Than Ever

Singularity Hub - 02-Oct-2017

Alzheimer’s is one of the top 10 deadliest diseases in the United States.

London Mayor calls for ban on wood-burning stoves

Guardian - 29-Sep-2017

According to research domestic wood burning contributed half the toxic emissions in some areas of London in January.

Giving oxygen to stroke patients makes no difference

Nursing Times - 27-Sep-2017

UK nine-year Stoke Oxygen Study involved more than 8,000 patients.

New prostate cancer treatment for previously incurable men

Telegraph - 26-Sep-2017

Highly targeted form of radiotherapy shapes radiation beams to tumours.

New treatment for rare triple negative breast cancers

Institute of Cancer Research - 22-Sep-2017

Triple negative breast cancer is (TNBC) tend to exhibit aggressive behaviour and are more likely to spread to another part of the body, becoming incurable.

Autolus starts living medicine cancer trials

Financial Times - 19-Sep-2017

London start-up launches Car-T clinical trials.

Body shape affects risk of deadlier form of breast cancer

Independent - 15-Sep-2017

Researchers from Shandong University carried out the study on 1,316 women aged between 25 and 70 from Northern and Eastern China who had recently been diagnosed with breast cancer.

Type 2 diabetes plan targets those at high risk

BBC - 15-Sep-2017

People with the highest risk of developing type 2 diabetes are being prioritised for places on NHS lifestyle change programmes. The programmes help people to change their diet and do more exercise.

New Drug Slows Down Heart Disease Progression

Lifespan.io (LEAF) - 14-Sep-2017

PCSK9 inhibitors are an effective therapy for lowering LDL cholesterol.

Australian researchers stop melanoma spreading

Medical Xpress - 11-Sep-2017

The Sydney-based Melanoma Institute Australia conducted 2 drug trials of new treatments and have proved it successful in preventing melanoma spreading in stage three patients whose tumours had been surgically removed.

Statins cut heart deaths in men with high cholesterol

NHS - 07-Sep-2017

Original randomised trial studied men who had high cholesterol.

One in 10 men aged 50 'have the heart of a 60-year-old'

NHS - 04-Sep-2017

Since 2015 Public Health England (PHE) are encouraging people to take a simple three-minute online Heart Age Test.

Alternative cancer treatmenta double risk of death

New Scientist - 14-Aug-2017

Skyler Johnson and his colleagues at Yale School of Medicine in Connecticut say that  people who choose alternative medicine over conventional treatment for their cancer are more likely to die from the disease.

Lung cancer deaths to double in non-smokers

Independent - 12-Aug-2017

A  new study by the Royal Brompton Hospital and Harefield NHS Trust in London claims that deaths from lung cancer increased twice among non smokers.

Dragons with blood that can save people’s lives

New Scientist - 02-Aug-2017

“Komodo dragons" are the type of lizards living in Indonesian island of Komodo.

Reports that frequent drinking prevents diabetes are inaccurate

NHS - 28-Jul-2017

Study of 70,000 people who had completed a survey about their health and lifestyle in 2007-2008.

Scan finds heart's ticking time bombs

BBC - 13-Jul-2017

Inflammation is linked to the build-up of unstable plaques in blood vessels.

Spreading cancer caught on film

BBC - 06-Jul-2017

Technology will help explain the deadly process of cancer spreading.

Personalized cancer vaccines vanquish melanoma

Scientific American - 06-Jul-2017

Six melanoma patients given an experimental, custom-made, neoantigen vaccine.

Cancer vaccines could eliminate tumours

New Scientist - 05-Jul-2017

Researchers have been trying to find ways to ramp up the immune response to tumours.

Cruise ship air quality worse than polluted cities

Independent - 04-Jul-2017

Each day a cruise ship emits as much particulate matter as a million cars.

Treating Diabetes by Altering Other Cells to Produce Insulin

Lifespan.io (LEAF) - 04-Jul-2017

Novel approach seeks to cure type 1 diabetes and to allow type 2 diabetics to stop using insulin shots

First hints Parkinson's can be stopped

BBC - 04-Jul-2017

Current drugs help manage the symptoms, but do not prevent brain cells dying.

Stroke prevention device wins healthtech award

Pharmaphorum - 28-Jun-2017

Embotrap II is developed and marketed by Neuravi.

Sex link to older people's brain power

NHS - 22-Jun-2017

Older men and women who engage in regular sexual activity have better cognitive functioning.

Mindfulness and meditation dampen down inflammation genes

New Scientist - 16-Jun-2017

Essentially reversing molecular damage caused by stress.

Universal cancer test being developed

Independent - 06-Jun-2017

Possible to detect tumours 10 years before they become dangerous.

IBM Watson to make breast cancer treatment recommendations

pharmaphorum - 06-Jun-2017

Lessons learnt may be applied by other oncologists in future

Ultra-tough antibiotic to fight superbugs

BBC - 30-May-2017

US scientists have re-engineered the antibiotic vancomycin.

Treating Osteoarthritis by Removing Senescent Cells

Lifespan.io (LEAF) - 03-May-2017

Researchers used local clearance of senescent cells (in mice) to reduce the development of post-traumatic osteoarthritis and encourage tissue regeneration.

Experts excited by brain wonder-drug

BBC - 20-Apr-2017

Drug may stop all neurodegenerative brain diseases, including dementia and Alzheimer’s disease.

Fasting counterfeits high blood sugar levels in chemotherapy

USC news - 30-Mar-2017

Short-term fasting protects healthy cells from cancer fighting drugs

‘Healthiest hearts in the world’ found

BBC - 18-Mar-2017

Tsimane people in the forests of Bolivia rarely signs of clogged up arteries – compared to 25% of 45 year old Americans.

Wide range of cancers now linked to being overweight

NHS - 01-Mar-2017

Strong evidence people who are overweight have an increased risk of developing 11 different cancers.

WHO lists deadly bacteria in bid to push antibiotics R&D

LSIPR - 28-Feb-2017

12 families of bacteria which it claims pose the greatest threat to human health.

‘Anti-aging’ hormone could unlock new treatments for kidney and heart disease

Medical Xpress - 13-Feb-2017

King’s College London has found that patients with diabetes suffering from the early stages of kidney disease have a deficiency of Klotho.

New treatment that could reverse stroke symptoms

Independent - 12-Feb-2017

Mechanical thrombectomy to be implemented in specialist centres across NHS.

Blood test could catch pancreatic cancer before it’s too late

New Scientist - 08-Feb-2017

Because the pancreas is deep inside the body and is difficult to image or biopsy, spotting the cancer is hard.

Injection could permanently lower cholesterol by changing DNA

New Scientist - 06-Feb-2017

People born with natural mutations that disable a specific gene have a lower risk of heart disease, with no apparent side effects.

Experts highlight the potential of xenografts in personalized oncology

EurekAlert! - 31-Jan-2017

Patient-derived xenografts are tumour samples that are extracted from patients and reimplanted in mice in the same location as in the patient.

Big data holds key to tackling diabetes

Scotsman - 21-Jan-2017

AXA Research Fund funding research aims to mine existing data sets (e.g. PCRs, wearable devices).

‘Huge leap’ in prostate cancer testing

BBC - 20-Jan-2017

Prostate cancer is the most common cancer in British men

Flow is a wearable air pollution tracker that might help you live longer

Wareable - 03-Jan-2017

Small memory stick-like dongle.

Handful of nuts daily may increase your lifespan

NHS - 05-Dec-2016

Twenty grams of unsalted nuts a day can keep cancer and heart disease away

Can we rely on DIY air pollution sensors?

The Conversation - 02-Dec-2016

There has been a rapid growth of small, inexpensive sensors, but do they measure what users think they are measuring?

Mental health patients face ‘unacceptable mortality gap’

iNews - 25-Nov-2016

Life expectancy of people with severe mental health problems today is the same as it was for the general population in 1950

Personalised breast cancer programme launches in Cambridge

Drug Target Review - 18-Nov-2016

Cancer Research UK Cambridge Institute’s programme will map patients’ DNA and RNA to tailor treatment to individuals.

Dreaded Superbug Has Officially Arrived in the United States

Institute for Ethics and Emerging Technologies (IEET) - 17-Nov-2016

US Centers for Disease Control has identified over a dozen cases of antibiotic-resistant fungus, Candida auris.

Dementia - a fatal diagnosis

BBC - 14-Nov-2016

Dementia causing diseases can be fought through research, it isn't an inevitable part of ageing

Scouts and guides provide mental health boost for life

BBC - 10-Nov-2016

Study finds scouts or guides have better mental health in later life.

Oxford researchers developing a diabetes breathalyzer

MobiHealthNews - 09-Nov-2016

University of Oxford are developing a portable non-invasive device to detect diabetes and monitor glucose levels.

Giant air cleaner unveiled

BBC - 26-Oct-2016

Envinity Group has unveiled a large outside air purifier that can clean about 800,000 cubic metres of air per hour.

10-minute walk after a meal good for diabetes

NHS - 18-Oct-2016

Study compared 10-minute walk after a main meal to a single 30-minute walk each day.

World’s largest air purifier to clean up smog in China

Wired - 03-Oct-2016

Daan Roosegaarde’s seven-metre purifier has been installed in Beijing 751 D.Park

FDA Approves Automated Device to Manage Diabetes

Laboratory Equipment - 29-Sep-2016

Patients with type-1 diabetes will no longer have to constantly check glucose levels.

Ibuprofen-like painkillers linked to an increased risk of heart failure

NHS - 29-Sep-2016

Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are a group of painkilling medicines commonly taken by people with joint problems, backache and arthritis.

Health of more than 90% of world’s population affected by air pollution

Independent - 27-Sep-2016

Interactive map produced by the World Health Organisation (WHO).

Crowd funding success for OncoSENS Control ALT Delete Cancer

Lifespan.io (LEAF) - 18-Sep-2016

$72,000 raised for high-throughput screening of a library of diverse drugs to find treatments for ‘ALT’ cancers.

Women dying needlessly due to not attending cervical screening

NHS - 16-Sep-2016

347 deaths per year in England could be prevented if all eligible women attended cervical screening.

Obesity link to cancer not well known by public

BBC - 09-Sep-2016

Three out of four people are unaware being overweight increases the risk of developing 10 different types of cancer.

Proclara Biosciences raised $47 million funding to advance treatment for neurodegenerative diseases

Business Wire - 07-Sep-2016

Relaunches as a clinical-stage company, with phase 1 clinical trials of lead compound for Alzheimer’s

Heart disease deaths down 70% in a generation

New Scientist - 22-Aug-2016

Annual UK deaths from heart disease and stroke fallen from 341,000 in 1979 to 155,000 in 2014.

Women’s cancer risk increases time spent obese

NHS - 17-Aug-2016

Time spent overweight or obese seems to have a compounding effect on cancer risk.

Cognitive speed training exercises reduce dementia

iMedicalApps - 01-Aug-2016

Brain training industry careful about claims after Lumosity was fined $50 million dollars for lack of evidence.

Trading Modern Medicine for Cheap Meat

Institute for Ethics and Emerging Technologies (IEET) - 03-Jun-2016

A superbug resistant to all known antibiotics has surfaced in the United States for the first time.

Chronic stroke patients safely recover after injection of human stem cells

Kurzweil Network - 03-Jun-2016

Stanford University School of Medicine studied 18 patients who had suffered a stroke between six months and three years before receiving the injections.

Universal cancer vaccine breakthrough

Independent - 02-Jun-2016

Nanoparticulate RNA immunotherapy puts pieces of cancer’s genetic RNA into tiny nanoparticles of fat and injects into the bloodstream.

Carry an aspirin in case of minor stroke

BBC - 19-May-2016

Oxford University research finds people are 5x less like to suffer a major stroke shortly after a minor one if they take aspirin.

‘Heart attack risk’ for common painkillers

BBC - 10-May-2016

May be a link between taking high doses of common anti-inflammatory painkillers – such as ibuprofen – and heart attacks.

Benefits of exercise outweigh air pollution

BBC - 05-May-2016

You breath more during exercise – so what if the air you’re breathing is polluted?

5 ways coffee makes you live longer

TimeOut - 15-Apr-2016

Daily coffee consumption could prevent non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD).

What will President Obama’s cancer ‘moonshot’ achieve?

BBC - 09-Apr-2016

The cancer moonshot is a $1bn (£710m) injection of cash intended to bring a decade’s worth of advances in just five years.

Does the cholesterol in your diet matter?

Penn Medicine - 28-Mar-2016

Busted long standing myth on dietary cholesterol; advised to be specific about the type of fat

Implant releases antibodies to clear Alzheimer’s plaques

Kurzweil Network - 21-Mar-2016

Capsule placed under the skin releases antibody proteins that tag amyloid beta proteins for patient’s own immune system to attack.

How bad is UK air pollution? (VIDEO)

BBC - 01-Mar-2016

Market towns as well as big cities regularly breaking EU nitrogen dioxide limits.

Large study finds optimum sleep for stroke prevention

IOL - 01-Mar-2016

Ideal range is 7-8 hours.

Doctors promoting treatments on social media fail to disclose ties to drug makers

STAT - 29-Feb-2016

US physicians often fail to mention that they have accepted thousands of dollars from the companies that make the prescription drugs they tout.

Reaction to stress important for heart health

ScienceDaily - 25-Feb-2016

More important to your health than how frequently you encounter stress.

Big Pharma costs hundreds of thousands of lives with biased info

Independent - 24-Feb-2016

King’s Fund health think tank claims there is a systemic lack of transparency in the information being given to doctors.

These Seven Nootropics are the Real Smart Drugs

Institute for Ethics and Emerging Technologies (IEET) - 23-Feb-2016

Nootropics are drugs, supplements, and foods that improve mental function.

Air pollutants in our homes claim thousands of lives

Telegraph - 20-Feb-2016

Indoor air pollution contributes to 99,000 deaths annually in Europe.

Modified white blood cell cancer treatment has unprecedented success

BBC - 16-Feb-2016

90% of terminally ill patients treated went into remission.

Cybathlon turns Olympic-style spotlight on Iron Man tech

GeekWire - 15-Feb-2016

Organised by ETH Zurich – 55 teams have already signed up.

Polluted air causes 5.5 million deaths a year

BBC - 13-Feb-2016

Most of these deaths in rapidly developing economies.

3D models aid kidney transplant toddler

BBC - 26-Jan-2016

Even before we can print organs 3D printing is helping surgeons.

Promising cell therapy for diabetes hidden in seaweed bubble

STAT - 25-Jan-2016

In type 1 diabetes the immune system dismantles the pancreatic cells, known as beta cells, that normally produce insulin.

Cancer study aiming to end chemotherapy

BBC - 21-Jan-2016

First patients have their DNA analysed in massive study.

Smart patch that automatically delivers insulin when needed

Kurzweil Network - 20-Jan-2016

Skin patch covered in painless microneedles that are loaded with tiny insulin-carrying pouches.

Cancer genetics sequencing company harnesses big data

Business Insider - 14-Jan-2016

10 days to get a cancer patient’s comprehensive genomic profiling analysis.

Nestle signs $120 million deal with Seres for ‘healthy gut’ drugs

Reuters - 11-Jan-2016

To develop and commercialize medicines aimed at restoring a healthy bacteriological balance in the human digestive system.

Loneliness decreases life expectancy

Express - 05-Jan-2016

Social isolation in later life can prove fatal by exacerbating health problems.

China schools covering up with domes to keep out smog

The Strait Times - 30-Dec-2015

Facilities are installed under the dome to purify air.

Bacteria resistant to antibiotic of last resort found in UK

BBC - 21-Dec-2015

Colistin resistant bacteria discovered on three UK farms and in samples of human infections.

5 Biggest Cancer Breakthroughs in 2015

Medical Daily - 18-Dec-2015

Fratricidins — cancer that kills cancer

Cancer: lifestyle risk or just bad luck?

BBC - 17-Dec-2015

New study published in Nature concludes only 10-30% of cancers were down to “luck”.

Becoming Cyborg: 10 Amazing MedTech Inventions

Labiotech - 15-Dec-2015

Some of the best developments from 2015:

Tech tattoos put a working circuit board on your skin (VIDEO)

Slash Gear - 25-Nov-2015

Chaotic Moon Studios’ prototype “Tech Tats” allow people to incorporate sensors, LED lights and a micro-controller to create a circuit board on the surface of the skin.

Mental health conditions dramatically reduce life expectancy

RSA - 23-Nov-2015

People with a serious mental health condition die 12-13 years younger.

World on cusp of ‘post-antibiotic era’

BBC - 19-Nov-2015

Common infections would kill once again, surgery and cancer therapies under threat.

Stroke recovery twice as likely if you speak a second language

Telegraph - 19-Nov-2015

Researchers at University of Edinburgh studied 608 stroke victims.

The Future Business of Body Shops

Institute for Ethics and Emerging Technologies (IEET) - 15-Nov-2015

Excellent discussion on how cybernetics, 3D printing and the biohacking movement will change the way we enhance people – in fast food style body shops.

Armband translates gestures to control a drone (video)

BBC - 13-Nov-2015

Augmentation without surgery – Thalmic Lab’s Myo armband.

Development of an artificial kidney

Today's Medical Developments - 11-Nov-2015

National Institutes of Health has awarded a four-year, $6 million grant to investigators at Vanderbilt University Medical Center (VUMC) and the University of California at San Francisco (UCSF) to develop an implantable artificial kidney.

Single-agent phototherapy system diagnoses and kills cancer cells

Kurzweil Network - 02-Nov-2015

Uses single chemical compound (SiNc-PNP) for both diagnosis and treatment of cancer.

Parkinson’s patients remarkable recoveries in drug trial

Independent - 19-Oct-2015

Nilotinib has been used to treat patients with a certain type of leukaemia.

MIT engineers class of bacteria-destroying viruses

New Scientist - 07-Oct-2015

Timothy Lu at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology aim to make a single phage modifiable with bacteria-attacking machinery from other phages.

Self driving humans!

BBC - 06-Oct-2015

BBC reporter wears some electrical nerve stimulation patches. They’re for physiotherapy but also look like the “build your abs without exercise” gadgets.

ElectRx program supports self-healing of body and mind

DARPA - 05-Oct-2015

Goal is a closed-loop system that treats diseases by modulating the activity of peripheral nerves.

Technology increases life expectancy of diabetes patients

Diabetes.co.uk - 05-Oct-2015

<p>Careful management of blood glucose levels as treatment of type 1 diabetes (T1D) enabled by technological advances in blood glucose meters, insulin pumps, smartphone apps and continuous glucose monitors (CGMs). </p>

Survival doubled for gastrointestinal cancer patients taking Aspirin

Guardian - 28-Sep-2015

Study of 14,000 people with cancer in gastrointestinal tract.

Lab-grown kidneys work in animals

BBC - 22-Sep-2015

Jikei University School of Medicine in Tokyo grew kidneys, drainage tube and bladder from pig and rat stem cells.

Clinical trials for new class of anti-biotic

BBC - 31-Aug-2015

Better and faster than best currently available drug for Clostridium difficile.

Google Takes Aim at Diabetes with Big Data

HealthITAnalytics - 31-Aug-2015

Google was granted a patent for a contact lens that continuously measures a patient’s blood glucose in March of 2015.

Blood test detects cancer relapse

BBC - 27-Aug-2015

DNA mutation of individual tumour analysed when removed. Regular tests then searched for unique DNA profile in patient’s blood to detect possible relapse.

People working long hours are more likely to have a stroke

BBC - 20-Aug-2015

Risk increased by a third for people working over 55 hours per week.

Alcohol increases the risk of cancer

BBC - 19-Aug-2015

Study of more than 100,000 adults.

5 ways to make yourself superhuman

alphr - 18-Aug-2015

Strength, sight, health, speed and intelligence

Combination of common chemicals may increase cancer risk

Kurzweil Network - 22-Jul-2015

50 of the 85 chemicals shown to disrupt cells such as interfering with the repair of damaged genes which is a key layer of cancer defense. Study by Halifax Project team of nearly 200 scientists.

Meditation Changes Your Brain for the Better

Institute for Ethics and Emerging Technologies (IEET) - 02-Jul-2015

Real brain changes from meditation. Start slow as its easy to fail if you try to jump straight into 20 minutes of meditation a day

Fetal cells injected into brain to cure Parkinson’s

New Scientist - 26-May-2015

20 year old treatment rediscovered after late recovery in original patients

Securing the Artificial Pancreas

Humanity+ - 21-May-2015

Simple devices measure blood sugar and transmits that value to an insulin pump.

Nine out of ten male prostate cancer sufferers could be treated

Independent - 21-May-2015

Study finds prostate cancer is not one disease but several – enabling personalised treatments using existing cancer drugs.

Don't use HbA1c to diagnose type 2 diabetes in anaemic patients

Diabetes.co.uk - 18-May-2015

The advantage of HbA1c is that it doesn't require you to keep fasting

Prostate cancer drug ‘extends lives’

BBC - 14-May-2015

Overall, patients who received the drug lived 10 months longer, but for patients where the cancer had already spread beyond the pelvis, the increase in life expectancy was 22 months.

Tiny Living Colons Grown From Cancer Cells

Popular Science - 11-May-2015

An international team of scientists has been able to recreate a patient's gut using cancer cells

Researchers reverse bacterial resistance to antibiotics

Kurzweil Network - 07-May-2015

Our goal was to find a precise, ordered schedule of antibiotics that doctors could rely on and know that in the end, resistance will be reversed, and an antibiotic will work.

Cancer predicted up to 13 years in advance with 100% accuracy

Independent - 01-May-2015

cancer hijacks telomeres, which prevent DNA damage, to flourish in the body.

Most countries not protecting antibiotics, says WHO

BBC - 29-Apr-2015

the globe is heading into a “post-antibiotic era” in which much of modern medicine becomes impossible.

Court orders UK to cut NO2 air pollution

BBC - 29-Apr-2015

29,000 early deaths a year in the UK from air pollution – more than obesity and alcohol combined

How to identify drugs that work best for each patient

MIT - 22-Apr-2015

Implantable device could allow doctors to test cancer drugs in patients before prescribing chemotherapy.

Microinjection platform enables assessment of multiple cancer drugs directly in tumors

Presage Biosciences - 22-Apr-2015

Results from first-in-human study in lymphoma patients confirm feasibility for toxicity-sparing assessment of drug efficacy in cancer patients.

Antibiotic switching ‘evades bacterial resistance’

BBC - 09-Apr-2015

Research suggested that new way to combat drug resistance could be switching between two antibiotics in a well-designed sequence.

Antibiotic resistance: 80,000 ‘might die’ in future outbreak

BBC - 06-Apr-2015

Two in five might die.

Brain compass implant gives blind rats psychic GPS

New Scientist - 02-Apr-2015

A neuroprosthesis that feeds geomagnetic signals into the brains of blind rats has enabled them to navigate around a maze.

MRI to detect telltale ‘cellular slime’ on cancer cells

Johns Hopkins University (JHU) - 31-Mar-2015

Could replace invasive biopsies in diagnosis

Fit middle-aged men ‘at lower risk for some cancers

BBC - 27-Mar-2015

Very fit men in their late 40s are less likely to get lung cancer and colorectal cancer than unfit men.

Alzheimer’s progress slowed by plaque-busting drug

New Scientist - 25-Mar-2015

In a small trial, the drug slowed the progression of the disease and reduced deposits of amyloid plaques, the substances blamed for damaging the brains of people with Alzheimer’s.

Rapid blood test to ‘cut antibiotic use’

BBC - 19-Mar-2015

A new blood test can help doctors tease out whether an infection is caused by a virus or bacteria within two hours.

Newcastle University is developing a microchip implant for the brain to create bionic eye

BBC - 26-Feb-2015

Telescopic Contact Lenses and Wink-Control Glasses

AAAS Annual Meeting - 13-Feb-2015

Smart insulin hope for diabetes

BBC - 10-Feb-2015

Automatically turns itself on and off to maintain correct blood glucose levels.

Meditation might slow the age-related loss of gray matter in the brain

UCLA - 05-Feb-2015

Since 1970, life expectancy around the world has risen dramatically, with people living more than 10 years longer.

‘Half of UK people’ will get cancer

BBC - 04-Feb-2015

Analysis suggests that one in two people in the UK will be diagnosed with cancer at some point in their lives.

Game-changing antibiotic find (teixobactin clears MRSA on mice)

BBC - 07-Jan-2015

The decades-long drought in antibiotic discovery could be over after a breakthrough by US scientists.

Life choices ‘behind more than four in 10 cancers’

BBC - 26-Dec-2014

Breathe Cam Lets Citizens Document Pittsburgh’s Visual Air Pollution and Its Sources

Carnegie Mellon - 03-Dec-2014

The Breathe Project is a coalition of residents, businesses, government and many other groups in southwestern Pennsylvania that are working together to clean up our air for the health of our families and economy.

Air pollution to blame for 60,000 early deaths per year

Independent - 30-Nov-2014

Air pollution, largely from diesel vehicle road traffic, may be to blame for as many as 60,000 early deaths in Britain each year.

EU court rules UK government must clean up dangerous air pollution

Guardian - 19-Nov-2014

The UK government will be forced to urgently clean up illegal air pollution in British cities.

Antibiotic resistance rise continues

BBC - 10-Oct-2014

Patient-Derived Xenografts Accurately Capture Clinical Responses to Treatment

Champion Oncology, Inc - 01-Oct-2014

Patient’s living tumor implanted in mice – test multiple cancer drugs to find the most effective one

Bionic pancreas in successful human trial

BBC - 31-Aug-2014

Mimics a real pancreas by delivering both insulin to lower blood sugar and glucagon to raise it.

Eating tomatoes may lower the risk of prostate cancer, research suggests

BBC - 27-Aug-2014

Eating tomatoes may lower the risk of prostate cancer, research suggests.

Survival benefits of metformin in non-diabetics: faulty analysis in a 2014 study

Science Media Centre - 08-Aug-2014

It's not logical to advise people without diabetes to take metformin

What are the top causes of death by age and gender?

Office for National Statistics - 12-Dec-2013

Heart disease number one for men (16%) and second for women (10%).

Efficacy of new drugs compared to older ones not dramatic

Formulary - 04-Jul-2013

The study was published in the Health Affairs journal.

Novel approach using high molecular weight hyaluronan (HMW-HA) that has been determined to help the naked mole rat live cancer free

Kurzweil Network - 21-Jun-2013

Naked mole rats are subterranean rodents that have never been known to get cancer.

Nanofiber sensor instantly detects diabetes or lung cancer in breath

Kurzweil Network - 13-Jun-2013

Researchers have developed a highly sensitive exhaled-breath sensor.

Redefining Dementia as a Terminal Illness

Time - 14-Oct-2009

Dementia (including Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s disease) more accurately defined as fatal brain failure: a terminal disease, like cancer, that physically kills patients, not simply a mental ailment that accompanies older age.