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Jewel wasps can slow their biological ageing by entering a natural dormant state as larvae, scientists have found. Researchers at the University of Leicester discovered that this developmental pause, known as diapause, can extend adult lifespan by over a third and slow the “epigenetic clock” – a molecular marker that tracks chemical changes in DNA [...]
Two Surrey-based start-ups have secured investment to develop digital tools that monitor hydration and track symptom changes in people with dementia. Neu Health and Hydro Care have received backing from the Alzheimer’s Society Accelerator programme. They will collaborate on technologies designed to support families and reduce avoidable hospital admissions. Neu Health has developed a device [...]
A Japanese mobile health app that turns daily steps into shopping coupons or train tickets helped users walk over 600 extra steps a day, research shows. The study examined HealthSmart-Senboku, a mobile health (mHealth) app developed for residents and visitors of Senboku New Town in Japan. It offers two types of digital incentives: step counts [...]
Older adults on warfarin are not at greater risk of brain bleeds after falls, even with high blood-thinning levels, according to new research. The study challenges current emergency protocols that call for repeat scans and close monitoring of patients on warfarin after head injuries. The researchers reviewed each patient’s medical history, physical exam results, blood [...]
Three in five liver cancer cases could be avoided through better hepatitis vaccination, reduced alcohol intake and efforts to tackle obesity, new research has found. Without intervention, deaths from liver cancer are projected to rise from 760,000 in 2022 to 1.37m by 2050. The findings suggest 9m to 17m cases and 8m to 15m deaths [...]
Nearly a fifth of UK adults can’t name a single risk factor for type 2 diabetes, and 68 per cent have never considered their personal risk. The survey found that 19 per cent of respondents could not identify any risk factors for type 2 diabetes, while 20 per cent were unable to name a single [...]
Age Tech World explores the latest business developments in the world of ageing and longevity. Klotho Neurosciences to expand development programmes beyond neurology Klotho Neurosciences has announced that it is evaluating the acquisition of several complementary technologies aimed at supporting healthy brain function, organ health, and longevity. In addition to its core programmes targeting brain [...]
Klotho Neurosciences is exploring new technologies to support brain function, muscle strength, bone health and other key indicators of ageing. The NASDAQ-listed biogenetics company said it plans to move beyond its core focus on brain ageing and neurodegenerative diseases such as ALS, Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s. It is now evaluating technologies that complement its anti-ageing Klotho [...]
Sleeping just four hours a night for three days raises stress-related proteins in the blood that can harm the heart, new research has found. Scientists found that three nights of restricted sleep led to a rise in inflammatory proteins – molecules the body produces when it is under stress or fighting illness. Persistently high levels [...]
People with multiple sclerosis may face a higher risk of Alzheimer’s disease, according to new genetic analysis linking immune system changes to both conditions. Researchers found that gene variants affecting immune T-cells—white blood cells that help fight infection—may play a role in the development of both MS and Alzheimer’s. MS is a condition where the [...]
