An experimental cancer drug that helps the brain turn glucose into energy was able to reverse memory loss in a mouse model of Alzheimer’s disease.
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Biden punches at Trump and the press as he tries to revive his campaign
In Detroit, President Biden laid out a plan for the first 100 days of his second term, aggressively slammed his opponent — and blamed the media for covering his stumbles.
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Biden’s in trouble. That puts more scrutiny on Harris too
Vice President Harris, 59, would be a leading contender if President Biden steps aside from the 2024 race. Even if he stays in, Republicans are making her an issue.
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President Biden’s interview today is taking on outsized significance for his 2024 race
Democrats and donors are watching to see how President Biden handles questions from ABC’s George Stephanopoulos. If he struggles, it may fuel party anxiety about whether he should stay on the ticket.
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Rapamycin may slow aging. Here’s one way the drug will be tested
Longevity researchers are taking a generic drug they think may help extend people’s lives. Now a dentist is testing if rapamycin stops gum disease — a canary in the coal mine for age-related diseases.
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More Americans are living longer. Here’s a place that helps people thrive
A center started by Wallis Annenberg in the Koreatown neighborhood of Los Angeles is creating a sense of community for older people who aim to keep learning and growing as they age.
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People with HIV are aging, and the challenges are piling up
Advances in medicine mean more people are living longer with HIV. But aging with HIV comes with increased health risks, and this growing population needs specialized care that’s hard to find.
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More than 200 million seniors face extreme heat risks in coming decades, study finds
A new study warns that millions of people around the world who are 69 years or older will be at risk of dying in heat waves by 2050.
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A cheap drug may slow down aging. A study will determine if it works
Studies suggest people who take metformin for diabetes may be at lower risk for cancer, heart disease and dementia. Now researchers aim to test if it prevents age-related diseases in healthy people.
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Women who do strength training live longer. How much is enough?
Strength training is good for everyone. But women who train regularly, reduce their risk of death from heart disease significantly. And here are 5 other hidden benefits of building muscle.