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Can We Stop Mitochondria From Causing Cancer to Grow?

By Brady Hartman on September 19, 2017

Summary: A new report on mitochondria and cancer shows how our mitochondria help our cancers to grow. With its 37 genes, mitochondria are an attractive druggable target and researchers are looking at this angle to develop powerful cancer cures. This is part 2 of a two-part series. Part 1 of the series on mitochondria is here. [Author: Brady Hartman. This article first… Continue reading "Can We Stop Mitochondria From Causing Cancer to Grow?"
Lifespan-Extending Treatments, Medical Advances
Bacteriobot Holds ‘A Lot Of Promise’ To Treat Cancer, Says Doctor (Medical Nanorobots)

By Brady Hartman on September 12, 2017

Summary: The recently perfected bacteriobot holds ‘a lot of promise’ in treating cancer says a physician. Cancer patients at a hospital in Montreal may be the first to be treated with nanorobots built out of bacteria. The new self-propelled, cancer-seeking bacteriobot swims right into the tumor and zaps it with a deadly payload of cancer drugs. [Cover image: Getty Images/iStock.] Google’s futurist Ray… Continue reading "Bacteriobot Holds ‘A Lot Of Promise’ To Treat Cancer, Says Doctor (Medical Nanorobots)"
Lifespan-Extending Treatments
New Age-Reversing Senolytics “Can Transform Medicine” Says Leading Researcher

By Brady Hartman on September 6, 2017

Senolytic compounds hold promise to reverse aging in humans. In a review published yesterday, leading researcher James L. Kirkland, M.D., Ph.D., compiles a comprehensive list of the leading senolytic compounds under development for human use, two of which are currently in clinical trials. [This article first appeared on LongevityFacts.com. Follow us on Reddit | Google+. Author: Brady Hartman. ] Imagine if you were able to reverse aging and bring… Continue reading "New Age-Reversing Senolytics “Can Transform Medicine” Says Leading Researcher"
Lifespan-Extending Treatments
Trial Shows Canakinumab Prevents Cancer and Heart Attacks by Reducing Chronic Inflammation

By Brady Hartman on September 6, 2017

Summary: Physicians implicate chronic inflammation as a cause of cancer and heart disease. In a recent trial, patients given the inflammation-lowering drug Canakinumab enjoyed a nearly a 25% decrease in heart attacks and almost a 50% decrease in cancer. [This article first appeared on LongevityFacts under the title ‘ Can We Prevent Cancer and Heart Attacks by Reducing Chronic Inflammation?’ and… Continue reading "Trial Shows Canakinumab Prevents Cancer and Heart Attacks by Reducing Chronic Inflammation"
Medical Advances
Research Links the Epigenome to Aging, Cancer and Disease

By Brady Hartman on September 2, 2017

Summary: The epigenome is in the spotlight recently as researchers discovered two genetic aging clocks in the human body. Epigenetics plays a significant role in how we age and whether or not we will get cancer or other diseases. Researchers have developed cancer drugs that target the epigenome. [Update 10/18/2017: The name of this article has changed from “The Epigenome in… Continue reading "Research Links the Epigenome to Aging, Cancer and Disease"
Medical Advances
New Breakthrough Drug Canakinumab Slashes Heart Attack and Cancer in Clinical Trial

By Brady Hartman on August 27, 2017

Summary: The drug Canakinumab reduced heart attacks by 25% and cancer by 50% by reducing chronic inflammation, according to the authors of the recent CANTOS trial. [This report was originally published on LongevityFacts on Aug 27, 2017, and has been updated. Author: Brady Hartman] In late August, researchers announced that they had found a breakthrough drug which reduces heart attack risk by one-fourth… Continue reading "New Breakthrough Drug Canakinumab Slashes Heart Attack and Cancer in Clinical Trial"
Lifespan-Extending Treatments
New Senolytics Reverse Aging by Killing Zombie Cells

By Brady Hartman on August 21, 2017

Researchers recently discovered seven new senolytic drugs that reverse aging by clearing out the body’s old and worn out cells, called senescent cells. Several of these senolytics are slated for clinical trials. Imagine if you were able to stop age-related degeneration and bring your body back to its original health and vigor. Even if you aren’t old, your body is… Continue reading "New Senolytics Reverse Aging by Killing Zombie Cells"
Lifespan-Extending Treatments
Metformin Prevents Cancer Say Researchers

By Brady Hartman on August 7, 2017

Summary: Studies show that the diabetes drug metformin reduces cancer rates by about a third. The drug is thought to ward off cancer by reducing blood sugar. Researchers are now conducting clinical trials of metformin on healthy senior adults. [This article first appeared on the LongevityFacts.com website. Follow us on Google+ or Reddit. Author: Brady Hartman. ] Can a generic medicine costing 5 cents… Continue reading "Metformin Prevents Cancer Say Researchers"
Healthy Living
Avoid Diabetes Deadly Effects – By Early Action

By Brady Hartman on August 1, 2017

Summary: One in four Americans with type 2 diabetes doesn’t know they have the disease. Walking around with untreated diabetes more than doubles your risk of stroke, heart attack, and early death. Add years to your life by knowing your status, and then managing the condition. This article provides a two-minute online assessment, which shows if you are at risk. [This… Continue reading "Avoid Diabetes Deadly Effects – By Early Action"
Healthy Living
Want to Lose Weight? Here’s How To Get 10 Servings Of Fruit And Vegetables Daily

By Brady Hartman on July 21, 2017

Summary: Practical tips on how to consume 10 servings of fruits and vegetables daily to lose weight and improve health. [This article first appeared on the LongevityFacts website. Author: Brady Hartman.] Fruits and vegetables are rich in phytonutrients and are an integral part of the healthiest diet plans. Here are practical tips on how to incorporate more plant foods into your meals. Due… Continue reading "Want to Lose Weight? Here’s How To Get 10 Servings Of Fruit And Vegetables Daily"

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