NHS reintroduces varenicline to help thousands quit smoking
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The English Longitudinal Study of Ageing (ELSA)
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Chiara Herzog
Postdoctoral Researcher at Leopold-Franzens Universität Innsbruck and Honorary Research Fellow at UCL
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Nick Lane
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Social gerontologist, Expert in policy for an ageing workforce and Research Fellow at UCL
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British geneticist and biogerontologist, Professor of Biology of Ageing at University College London
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Riyaz Patel
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University College London (UCL) News
Ageing might be a continuation of development rather than just wear and tear
Live Forever Club - 25-Oct-2024This approach offers new insights into how and why we age
Revolutionary handheld scanner could change cancer and arthritis diagnosis
Independent - 30-Sep-2024A new photoacoustic device offers real-time, detailed 3D imaging, promising faster disease detection
Dementia: the power of early prevention, effective intervention, and care
Live Forever Club - 05-Sep-2024New research adds vision loss and high cholesterol to dementia risk factors
Doubts raised about effectiveness of anti-ageing research for humans
The EMBO Journal - 16-Aug-2024Large investments continue, but human research outcomes remain uncertain
Relax, blood sugar spikes are natural, skip the monitor if you’re not diabetic
Independent - 27-Jun-2024Blood sugar monitors might actually cause anxiety and unhealthy eating habits
Mars mission and prolonged space travel could be bad for astronauts' kidneys
New Atlas - 13-Jun-2024Possible factors of damage include radiation exposure and microgravity
U.K. health crisis deepens as England's poorest communities see life expectancy decline
Sky News - 01-May-2024Researchers blame government policies for stalled progress and widening health gap
Tiny carbon beads improve gut health and fight liver disease in rats and mice
University College London (UCL) - 15-Apr-2024Innovative approach to protect organs from harmful gut bacteria
Researchers develop blood tests for faster and easier dementia diagnosis
BBC - 04-Apr-2024Large-scale trials aim to enable timely access to support and potential treatments
UCL study reveals cancer risk associated with vaping-induced DNA damage
Sky News - 20-Mar-2024Study finds concerning similarities in DNA damage between vapers and smokers
Regenerative hearing drug shows promise in early clinical trials
University College London (UCL) - 05-Mar-2024Drug LY3056480 didn't fix hearing completely but 45% participants showed better results
Ageing may not be just wear and tear, but a programmed continuation of development
Live Forever Club - 31-Dec-2023Methylation patterns, measured by epigenetic clocks, offer novel insights
Is your heart older than you are? The lifestyle habits ticking away at your time
Live Forever Club - 15-Dec-2023Complex interplay of genetics and lifestyle in influencing heart health
Moving around, even for a few minutes, is healthier for your heart than sitting
Independent - 10-Nov-2023Try to replace some of your sitting time with standing or walking
UK air pollution regulations are saving lives, but not protecting ecosystems
University College London (UCL) - 25-Oct-2023Existing regulations are not enough to protect sensitive habitats from ammonia
Genetic risk scores fall short in predicting common diseases
Independent - 17-Oct-2023Limited accuracy, casting doubt on their suitability for public health screening
Hobbies are a powerful tool for boosting mental health in older adults
Forbes - 14-Sep-2023A prescription for better mental health and well-being, regardless of country
Daytime napping: A natural elixir for brain health and longevity
BBC - 20-Jun-2023Short snoozes under 30 minutes can boost brain size and potentially delay brain aging by up to 6 years
UK civil servants study highlights danger of 5 hours sleep
BBC - 19-Oct-2022Leads to 30% higher risk of chronic disease compared to seven hours
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