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Anti-Aging Science
Researchers Discover Way To Slow Aging In Our Epigenome

By Brady Hartman on September 14, 2017

Summary: The aging clock in the epigenome can be slowed down with calorie restriction say researchers at Temple University (LKSOM). [Author: Brady Hartman. Cover Photo: Getty Images. This article first appeared on the LongevityFacts.com site. ] Imagine that human aging is governed by an internal biological clock, controlled by specific genes. If scientists could identify the specific genes that control the clock, they… Continue reading "Researchers Discover Way To Slow Aging In Our Epigenome"
Anti-Aging Science
Researchers Discover Brain Aging Genetic Clock

By Brady Hartman on September 13, 2017

Summary: Researchers announced yesterday that they discovered a genetic brain aging clock that controls how our brains age according to a precise timetable. This discovery holds promise that scientists can prevent our brains from aging. Imagine keeping your mind sharp as a teenager’s while you grow older, even into your twilight years. Yesterday’s announcement brings us one step closer to realizing that… Continue reading "Researchers Discover Brain Aging Genetic Clock"
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)"
Medical Advances
Can We Cure Diabetes With a ‘Pancreas in a Box’ Grown from Stem Cells?

By Brady Hartman on September 8, 2017

The pancreas in a box contains beta cells grown from stem cells and is currently in its first-ever clinical trial in patients with type 1 diabetes. Geroscientists are hopeful that a replacement pancreas grown from stem cells will be much healthier than insulin injections, and are working on pure stem cell-based treatments. [Editor’s note: this article first appeared on the website LongevityFacts.com and has… Continue reading "Can We Cure Diabetes With a ‘Pancreas in a Box’ Grown from Stem Cells?"
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"
Healthy Living
New Research Says Coffee Drinkers Live Longer

By Brady Hartman on August 27, 2017

Summary: New research says daily coffee drinkers live significantly longer due to lower rates of diabetes, heart disease and stroke, as well as other causes. [This article first appeared on the website LongevityFacts. Author: Brady Hartman. ] While those who drink only one cup a day have a lower risk of dying, those who sip 2 or 3 cups daily get the maximum benefit, having a lower… Continue reading "New Research Says Coffee Drinkers Live Longer"
Healthy Living
Can Coffee Prevent Type 2 Diabetes?

By Brady Hartman on August 27, 2017

A growing body of evidence shows that coffee prevents type 2 diabetes. Type 2 diabetes is a massive health problem that’s about to get worse. A recent study concluded that 40% of Americans alive today are expected to get the disease. Left untreated, the soaring blood sugar caused by type 2 diabetes creates serious health problems throughout the body, including heart… Continue reading "Can Coffee Prevent Type 2 Diabetes?"