Gerontology

Tested in mice with genetically induced arthritis, the substance decreased the area affected, reduced local swelling, and assuaged the pain associated with the inflammatory process.Credit: N.H. Napimoga By José Tadeu Arantes |…

Credit: Baycrest In addition to its clear impact on physical health, COVID-19 may also have adverse consequences for brain health. Therefore, researchers at Baycrest's Rotman Research Institute (RRI) are investigating the…

Results from a recent clinical trial indicate that for older adults with advanced cancer, initiating aspirin may increase their risk of disease progression and early death. The study, which was conducted by a binational team led by…

In a laboratory experiment with rats, Brazilian researchers succeeded in reversing natural processes associated with aging that lead to loss of bone density and strengthCredit: Fernandes, F and Dornelles, RCM Oxytocin, produced by the…

22 researchers selected to receive $7.4 million in grant funding to advance the field of reproductive aging The Global Consortium for Reproductive Longevity and Equality (GCRLE) at the Buck Institute for Research on Aging, made possible by…

The Gerontological Society of America's highly cited, peer-reviewed journals are continuing to publish scientific articles on COVID-19, and all are free to access. The following were published between July 7 and August 1; all are free to…

Hospitals nationwide participate in effort to improve outcomes for older hospitalized patients BOSTON - A paper published today in the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society reported results of an initiative designed to enhance…

Improving hospital prescribing practices may reduce risk of rehospitalization and death Two in three hospitalized seniors are prescribed drugs that should be avoided by older adults, increasing the risk of injury and adverse drug…

Credit: Tan Wen Hui / University of Singapore Osteoporosis is the most common age-related bone disease which affects hundreds of millions of individuals worldwide. It is estimated that one in three women and one in five men aged…

In a study of 552 adults aged 70 to 93 years old, 80% of participants had at least one skin disease that required treatment, and the most common conditions were fungal skin infections, rosacea, actinic keratosis, and eczema. ? The…

Salk study demonstrates that the drug CMS121 treats neurodegeneration in mice LA JOLLA--(August 4, 2020) A drug candidate developed by Salk researchers, and previously shown to slow aging in brain cells, successfully reversed memory loss…

People low on selenium are at risk of paracetamol overdose, even when they follow dosage recommendations, according to research involving the University of Bath in the UK. A lack of the mineral selenium in the diet puts people at risk of…

"Recognizing and Treating COPD in Older Adults," the latest issue of the What's Hot newsletter from The Gerontological Society of America, addresses what is known about the prevalence, incidence, and impact of chronic obstructive pulmonary…

Older Americans may be receiving cancer screenings not recommended by the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force, according to Penn State College of Medicine researchers. The task force recommends routine screening for colorectal,…

Antibiotic-resistant diabetic foot ulcer application Australian researchers have shown how viruses can be used to save lives, developing the potential use of bacteriophages in bandages to treat life-threatening golden staph infections…

A large-scale trial has found a treatment with pimavanserin substantially reduced psychotic symptoms and reduced risk of relapse of those symptoms compared to placebo in people with dementia, a condition for which no treatments are…

The Gerontological Society of America (GSA) has received renewed grant support to welcome a new cohort of reporters for the Journalists in Aging Fellows Program. The 2020 funders include The Silver Century Foundation, RRF Foundation for…

A $3.8-million federal grant to the University of Arizona's Dr. Chris Hulme will allow a UArizona College of Pharmacy-led team to continue to develop a drug to prevent or reverse this devastating neurodegenerative disorder.Credit: (Photo:…

WASHINGTON, D.C.--The signs of physical abuse among elderly people can be challenging for health care professionals to recognize, resulting in as few as one in 24 cases being reported to authorities. However, a new study in Annals of…

Finding follows discovery by Tel Aviv University researchers of Alzheimer's-like traits in brain of autistic child An extensive international study led by Prof. Illana Gozes of Tel Aviv University's Department of Human Molecular Genetics…