Could managing cholesterol prevent Alzheimer’s?
The largest genetic study of Alzheimer's disease to date finds that a "handful of gene variants" increases some people's risk of both dementia and cardiovascular disease. The findings imply that, in principle, we may be…
Interaction between immunity and gut bacteria influences aging
A mechanism that links the immune system, gut bacteria, and aging has come to light in recent research. An imbalance in the gut bacteria may be what drives aging. Immune system dysfunction can disrupt gut…