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Worrying about getting older--especially fearing future health problems--may actually speed up aging at the cellular level, according to new research from NYU. In a study of more than 700 women, those who felt more anxious about aging showed signs of ...

Popular acid reflux drugs such as Prilosec, Nexium, and Protonix may carry hidden risks when taken long term. A new study found that extended use disrupted iron and calcium levels in rats, changes associated with anemia and osteoporosis risk. ...

"Forever chemicals" known as PFAS have quietly infiltrated everything from nonstick pans to food packaging--and now new research suggests some of them may be speeding up the aging process itself. In a nationally representative U.S. study, two lesser ...

Avoiding meat might slightly lower the odds of reaching 100 -- but only for frail, underweight seniors. In very old age, staying strong and maintaining muscle matters more than long-term disease prevention. Older adults who included fish, eggs, or .. ...

A shingles shot might do more than prevent a painful rash -- it could actually help slow down the aging process. In a large national study of more than 3,800 Americans age 70 and older, those who received the shingles vaccine showed slower biological ...

A sweeping new analysis of the evidence suggests that exercise therapy -- long promoted as a first-line treatment for osteoarthritis -- may offer only small and short-lived relief, and in some cases might be no better than doing nothing at all. After ...

Eating nothing but oatmeal for just two days might sound extreme, but it delivered a striking payoff in a new clinical trial. People with metabolic syndrome who followed a short, calorie-reduced oat-based plan saw their harmful LDL cholesterol drop . ...

Scientists have zeroed in on a critical weak spot behind a rare but devastating brain autoimmune disorder often known as "Brain on Fire." The disease strikes when the immune system attacks NMDA receptors--key molecules involved in memory and thinking ...

A gel-like sugar coating on immune cells has been found to play a starring role in psoriasis. Researchers discovered that immune cells shed this outer layer to help them exit the bloodstream and enter inflamed skin. This challenges the long-held idea ...

A weeklong, high-intensity version of TMS may work nearly as well as the standard six-week treatment for depression. In a UCLA study, patients who received five sessions a day for five days experienced meaningful symptom relief comparable to those on ...