A new study led by researchers at the USC Leonard Davis School of Gerontology is the first to demonstrate that a tiny protein has a big impact on health and longevity in both animals and humans. The researchers examined humanin, a peptide encoded in the small genome of mitochondria—the powerhouses of the cell. From experiments […]
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Aspirin appears to curb colorectal cancer recurrence and tumor growth, study finds
The benefits of a daily aspirin may extend beyond heart health to colorectal cancer treatment, say City of Hope researchers who have found aspirin appears to reduce tumor growth and inhibit recurrence of the disease. The trick now, researchers say, is to determine the right dosage of aspirin that can be used as a daily […]
Depression ages the brain, first human trials suggest
Depression ages the brain, first human trials suggest: Damage appears 10 years early in people with the mental health condition – but it could be treated with ketamine Synapses (the connections between neurons) start thinning earlier in people with depression, study finds The small study of 10 people is the first to test the theory […]
Tailor-made drug appears to REVERSE symptoms in girl with rare disease
World first as experimental drug appears to REVERSE symptoms in girl, 7, with incurable disease that causes paralysis, blindness, dementia and early death Mila Makovec, from Boulder, Colorado, was born happy and healthy, but soon she developed a stutter, had trouble walking, and became blind At age six, Mila was diagnosed with Batten disease – […]