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The study showed that instead of being a gradual process, characteristics of aging come in rapid and strong bursts at two points in our lives.

Humans age more dramatically at 2 specific ages, study finds

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Researchers say there are health benefits associated with one to two bowel movements a day, which they deem the "Goldilocks zone."

Does your poop tell a story of your health?

NEW YORK — Researchers have discovered that dormant viral remnants buried deep within our genetic code could be the key to understanding and potentially reversing the aging process. These ancient viral hitchhikers, known as retroelements, have been hiding in plain sight for millions of years. Now, scientists have found a way to use them as a biological clock, offering new insights into how we age and opening doors to potential anti-aging treatments.

Scientists discover potential secret to reversing aging in the human genome

A common type of plastic has been linked to autism in boys. Researchers at the Florey Institute have discovered higher levels of the plastic chemical bisphenol A (BPA) in pregnant mothers who gave birth to sons with autism. The study, published in Nature Communications and led by Florey scientists Dr. Wah Chin Boon and Professor Anne-Louise Ponsonby, provides evidence supporting a potential connection between prenatal exposure to plastic chemicals and the development of autism.

Researchers Uncover Alarming Link Between Plastic Exposure and Autism in Male Offspring

A new study published in the journal Autism Research sheds light on the attentional patterns of young autistic children and their relationship with sensory experiences. The researchers found notable connections between “sticky attention” and certain sensory behaviors, such as heightened sensory responsiveness and intense interests. Additionally, the study uncovered a novel attentional pattern dubbed “springy attention,” where autistic children tended to return their gaze to familiar stimuli rather than focusing on new ones.

Sticky attention in autism: Scientists make unexpected discovery when analyzing eye-tracking data

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A new study has honed in on two surprising new risk factors for Alzheimer’s disease, culminating in a list of 14 things that could increase the likelihood of the common dementia.

Dementia has 2 shocking new risk factors, study finds, with total of 14 now on list

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Herbie J Pilato

Hollywood child stardom has taken its toll on many actors through the decades. Lani O'Grady, for one, found fame in the 1970s on the TV family series, Eight is Enough. O'Grady followed in the footsteps of her brother, actor Don Grady, an original Mouseketeer and member of another popular TV family show: My Three Sons. Their mother, Mary B. Grady, was a talent agent who represented several child actors. But Lani, who would also eventually become an agent, died in 2001 just one week before what would have been her 47th birthday.

TV's 'Eight is Enough' Star Lani O'Grady Found Fame Early in Life but Died a Tragic Death

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Every day, 8-year-old Emma sits in a small garden outside her grandmother’s home in Salem, Ohio, writing letters to her mom and sometimes singing songs her mother used to sing to her.

Thousands of parents die of overdoses; advocates say their kids need more help

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A bill quietly introduced this spring in the Colorado legislature to decriminalize the possession of drug paraphernalia obtained by harm reductionists has become law. As low-key as the legislation was introduced, the bill was signed into law without fanfare June 6. It garnered little to no media attention.

Colorado legalizes needles, pipes for meth and crack if obtained by harm reduction group

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US findings suggesting ageing is not a slow and steady process could explain spikes in health issues at certain ages

Scientists find humans age dramatically in two bursts – at 44, then 60

Strokes are caused by limited blood flow to the brain. Described as a cardiovascular disease, strokes result from a clogged or blocked blood vessel that leads to a lack of oxygen. Around 800,000 individuals have a stroke each year in the United States. The most common type of stroke is referred to as ischemic, which occurs when blood is occluded from a clot or narrow blood vessel. If the brain has low blood exposure, it limits the oxygen and nutrients the brain needs. As a result, brain cells begin to die, and a stroke occurs.

Strokes Have a Lasting Effect on Immune Cells

A collaborative study conducted by Duke-NUS and the NUS Mechanobiology Institute brings new hope for treating neurodevelopmental disorders by reactivating dormant neural stem cells and revealing additional mechanisms involved in brain development. Researchers at Duke-NUS Medical School and the Mechanobiology Institute at the National University of Singapore have identified a...

Breakthrough Discovery Awakens Dormant Brain Cells, Offering New Hope for Autism and Cerebral Palsy

As we age, the body undergoes a number of changes, both externally that you can see and internally that you cannot see. Researchers at the Stanford University School of Medicine have discovered that humans undergo two major changes in their molecules and microorganisms around ages 44 and 60. Scientists found...

Aging human body experiences ‘really dramatic changes’ at 2 ages: study

Research indicates that the largest T. rex could have weighed up to 15 tonnes and measured 15 meters, significantly larger than any currently known specimens, suggesting potential for even larger discoveries as paleontological efforts continue. New research published in the journal Ecology and Evolution assesses the maximum possible sizes of...

Paleontological Surprise: New Research Indicates That T. rex Was Much Larger Than Previously Thought

Denver, CO

In addition to collecting more than 8,000 used needles in the past year from Denver drug users, the Harm Reduction Action Center passed out 10,000 meth pipes and “snort kits,” according to a newsletter sent to its supporters Thursday. They also connected about 1,700 people to medical, mental health and substance abuse treatment.

Denver group hands out 10K meth pipes, ‘snort kits,’ connects 1,700 to treatment annually

Dementia, a syndrome characterized by a cluster of symptoms related to ongoing brain decline, is most commonly associated with individuals over 65. It's often considered an age-related condition. Yet, aging isn't the sole risk factor for dementia. Studies indicate that up to 40 percent of dementia cases could be staved...

Two new Dementia risk factors discovered as millions of Americans suffer from them

Australia outpaces other English-speaking nations in life expectancy, offering a model for the U.S. to address preventable causes of death and improve health outcomes. Despite being home to some of the world’s most dangerous animals, Australia has led the English-speaking world in life expectancy for the last three decades. Among other high-income Anglophone nations, the Irish experienced the most significant improvements in life expectancy, while Americans have ranked dead last since the early 1990s, according to a team of social scientists led by a Penn State researcher.

Australia’s Life Expectancy Soars: What the U.S. Needs To Learn

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A new Stanford University study finds our body grows older in bursts in mid-40s and early 60s. The findings could be used to suggest behavior shifts.

Our bodies age in rapid bursts when we hit our mid-40s and early 60s, new study shows

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The Mount Sinai Hospital / Mount Sinai School of Medicine. New York, NY [August 16, 2024]—Scientists at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai have identified a new class of RNAs packed into tiny particles known as extracellular vesicles (EVs) that could revolutionize how cancer and other diseases are diagnosed. The team found that these molecules undergo changes when cancer is present, suggesting their potential as biomarkers for detecting prostate cancer or as targets for therapy. The work, led by Navneet Dogra, PhD, Edgar Gonzalez-Kozlova, PhD, Tzu-Yi Chen, PhD, and Gustavo Stolovitzky, PhD, published in the August 16 online issue of Journal of Extracellular Vesicles [DOI: 10.1002/jev2.12481].

Mount Sinai researchers discover novel nanoparticles in blood with potential to transform cancer diagnosis

Aug. 12, 2024 – Researchers have identified two new ways that people can reduce their risk of getting dementia. The pair of risk factors play a role in as many as 9% of all dementia cases, with an estimated 7% of dementia cases linked to high cholesterol and 2% linked to untreated vision loss later in life, according to a panel of 27 experts who recently published their new report as part of the Lancet Commission on dementia prevention, intervention, and care.

Dementia Risk: Two Newly Identified Factors You Should Know

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New Stanford Research Reveals Humans Age in Two Rapid Bursts: At 44 and 60

Research from Stanford Medicine indicates significant shifts in molecular and microbial levels in the body during the mid-40s and early 60s, which may impact health and...

New Stanford Research Reveals Humans Age in Two Rapid Bursts: At 44 and 60

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