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Severe vitamin D deficiency is linked to higher death rates

Across two large health record databases followed for up to a decade, severely low vitamin D was tied to higher mortality, with hazard ratios of 2.57 and 1.59.Across two large health record databases followed for up to a decade, severely low vitamin D was tied to higher mortality, with hazard ratios of 2.57 and 1.59.

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Cohort study of 468,500 peopleVitamin D deficiency

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Lamin B1 deficiency impairs bone formation in stem cells

In bone marrow stem cells linked to senile osteoporosis, lamin B1 loss triggered a form of cell death that disrupted mitochondria and impaired bone formation.In bone marrow stem cells linked to senile osteoporosis, lamin B1 loss triggered a form of cell death that disrupted mitochondria and impaired bone formation.

Marrow stem cells show tangled fibres and branching mitochondria beside an intact cell with ordered fibres and denser mineral deposits.
Experiments in cellsBones and joints
JAMA

Nicotinamide riboside did not improve early Parkinson disease

In a 52-week randomised trial, disease rating scores rose by 2.45 points with the supplement compared with a 0.27-point fall with placebo.In a 52-week randomised trial, disease rating scores rose by 2.45 points with the supplement compared with a 0.27-point fall with placebo. In a randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial across 11 centres in Norway…

Brain cutaways show crowded nerve branches in dark blue-green tissue beside a smaller grey brain with sparser branches, with a molecule above.
Randomised trial in 393 peopleNicotinamide riboside

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Early overfeeding speeds muscle loss and shortens life in mice

Overfeeding young mice damaged gut microbes, impaired muscle cell energy production, and worsened age-related muscle wasting in later life.Overfeeding young mice damaged gut microbes, impaired muscle cell energy production, and worsened age-related muscle wasting in later life.

Muscle fibres change from thin and sparse to thick and dense, with simpler versus richly folded mitochondria, beside a mouse and uneven gut lining.
Experiments in miceMuscle
Environmental Health Perspectives

Childhood mental activities linked to less lead harm in later life

In adults with less childhood stimulation, 1 part per million higher second-trimester lead was linked to 0.34 standard deviations lower cognitive scores, but not with…In adults with less childhood stimulation, 1 part per million higher second-trimester lead was linked to 0.34 standard deviations lower cognitive scores, but not with high stimulation.

A sectioned baby tooth with dark flecks sits among smaller teeth and groups of people, with more books beside a joined jigsaw and fewer beside loose pieces.
Cohort study of 704 peoplePopulations
bioRxiv

Low-dose zinc improves health and stress defence in worms

In aged roundworms, a low dose of zinc restored organismal zinc after an approximately 90% drop in zinc-to-sulfur ratio, improving healthspan and stress resistance.In aged roundworms, a low dose of zinc restored organismal zinc after an approximately 90% drop in zinc-to-sulfur ratio, improving healthspan and stress resistance.

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Preprint: experiments in wormsInterventions
Journal of Global Health

Higher education than parents is linked to healthier aging

In an observational study of over 100,000 older adults across five countries, upward educational mobility was linked to higher overall physical and mental capacity.In an observational study of over 100,000 older adults across five countries, upward educational mobility was linked to higher overall physical and mental capacity.

Older adults in dark blue-green stand beside books and a large brain, while a grey group stands beside a thinner book and a smaller brain.
Cohort study of 100,362 peoplePopulations
Science

Epigenetic aging runs faster in larger and male dogs

An epigenetic clock built from 894 domestic dogs predicted mortality and linked faster biological aging to larger body size and male sex.An epigenetic clock built from 894 domestic dogs predicted mortality and linked faster biological aging to larger body size and male sex. In an observational molecular study, researchers analysed 1,640 DNA methylomes—chemical tags…

Chromatin fibres with dense black methyl marks beneath a large dog contrast with a smaller, sparsely marked fibre beside a small dog.
Study of 894 dogsBiomarkers
Journal of Cardiology

Dementia tied to more deaths in preserved ejection heart failure

In a prospective study of 965 stroke-free patients with preserved-ejection heart failure followed for two years, dementia and its progression were linked to higher death…In a prospective study of 965 stroke-free patients with preserved-ejection heart failure followed for two years, dementia and its progression were linked to higher death rates.

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Cohort study of 965 peopleDementia
Sleep

Sleep study heart records link to ten-year cardiovascular risk

Across two validation cohorts of over 22,000 patients, an AI score from overnight heart traces yielded hazard ratios of 2.03 and 2.72 for atrial fibrillation.Across two validation cohorts of over 22,000 patients, an AI score from overnight heart traces yielded hazard ratios of 2.03 and 2.72 for atrial fibrillation.

A large dark blue-green heart with scattered dark fragments sits beside a smaller grey heart with pale fragments, beneath upright figures and a crescent moon.
Cohort study of 15,809 peopleBiomarkers
medRxiv

Polygenic risk links to disease burden and hospital use in Taiwan

In a preprint, top-decile integrated genetic risk was linked to 23.9% more hospital days, and elevated diabetes risk corresponded to 1.50 lost healthy life-years.In a preprint, top-decile integrated genetic risk was linked to 23.9% more hospital days, and elevated diabetes risk corresponded to 1.50 lost healthy life-years.

Dark blue-green people stand beside a crystal-filled joint and more hospital beds; grey people stand beside a clear joint and fewer beds.
Preprint: cohort study in peoplePopulations
Free Radical Biology & Medicine

Two PDE4 inhibitors extend lifespan in worms

In laboratory experiments, roflumilast and rolipram lengthened roundworm lifespan by activating a signalling pathway that improved mitochondrial function and alleviated…In laboratory experiments, roflumilast and rolipram lengthened roundworm lifespan by activating a signalling pathway that improved mitochondrial function and alleviated oxidative stress.

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Severe vitamin D deficiency is linked to higher mortality

The mortality hazard ratio was 2.03 for participants with under 5 nanograms per millilitre of vitamin D compared with those with at least 20.The mortality hazard ratio was 2.03 for participants with under 5 nanograms per millilitre of vitamin D compared with those with at least 20.

Blood cells surround sparse molecules beside a damaged grey kidney, while a smaller blood sample has denser molecules beside an intact kidney.
Preprint: cohort study of 412,020 peopleVitamin D deficiency
Fundamental Research

Healthy living accounts for part of socioeconomic gaps in aging

A healthy lifestyle mediated 20.5% of socioeconomic inequity in all-cause mortality and 16.4% in unhealthy aging across a 20-year Chinese cohort.A healthy lifestyle mediated 20.5% of socioeconomic inequity in all-cause mortality and 16.4% in unhealthy aging across a 20-year Chinese cohort.

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Cohort study of 33,541 peoplePopulations
Aging Cell

A compound is linked to better cognition mainly in male mice

In six-month-old mice with accelerated aging, ER272 was linked to better cognition and preserved markers of new brain cells in males, but showed limited effects in…In six-month-old mice with accelerated aging, ER272 was linked to better cognition and preserved markers of new brain cells in males, but showed limited effects in females.

Hippocampal tissue with dense branching cells beside a male mouse contrasts with smaller grey tissue containing sparse cells beside a female mouse.
Experiments in miceInterventions
NPJ Digital Medicine

Health vulnerability score is linked to disease and death

In 35,193 healthy adults followed for over a decade, each one-unit score rise was linked to a hazard ratio of 2.60 for disease progression.In 35,193 healthy adults followed for over a decade, each one-unit score rise was linked to a hazard ratio of 2.60 for disease progression.

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Cohort study of 391,193 peopleBiomarkers
Frontiers in Aging Neuroscience

More daily steps modestly improved one thinking test score

Over 12 months, adults with mild cognitive impairment scored 1 point higher on the Montreal Cognitive Assessment than controls maintaining usual activity.Over 12 months, adults with mild cognitive impairment scored 1 point higher on the Montreal Cognitive Assessment than controls maintaining usual activity.

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Randomised trial in 198 peopleInterventions
Biogerontology

A metabolic protein promotes blood stem cell aging in mice

In mice, genetically removing the protein reduced signs of cellular aging across multiple tissues and limited hallmarks of blood stem cell aging.In mice, genetically removing the protein reduced signs of cellular aging across multiple tissues and limited hallmarks of blood stem cell aging.

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Experiments in miceMechanisms
Nature Communications

Blood stem-cell mutations linked to serious bacterial infections

In an analysis of 889,215 people, clonal blood mutations were associated with serious bacterial infections, with a hazard ratio of 1.22.In an analysis of 889,215 people, clonal blood mutations were associated with serious bacterial infections, with a hazard ratio of 1.22. In an observational study of 590,537 people from three population cohorts, validated across…

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Cohort study of 889,215 peopleMechanisms
bioRxiv

Bacterial molecule shapes behaviour and lifespan in worms

A screen of 3,985 bacterial strains identified an iron-gathering molecule whose effects in worms depended on a stress response in cells’ energy-producing structures.A screen of 3,985 bacterial strains identified an iron-gathering molecule whose effects in worms depended on a stress response in cells’ energy-producing structures.

Preprint: experiments in wormsMechanisms
Advanced Materials

Self-renewing nanoparticles reduce friction and joint wear

The engineered particles cut friction over 90% compared with commercial hyaluronic acid and reversed chondrocyte senescence in lab models of osteoarthritis.The engineered particles cut friction over 90% compared with commercial hyaluronic acid and reversed chondrocyte senescence in lab models of osteoarthritis.

A knee joint with ragged cartilage and enlarged cells beside smooth cartilage lined with tiny particles, with a small rodent nearby.
Experiments in animalsBones and joints
Journal of the American Geriatrics Society

Lemborexant linked to fewer hip fractures in older adults

Older adults starting lemborexant had a lower rate of hip fracture than those starting Z-drugs, with a hazard ratio of 0.31 over one year.Older adults starting lemborexant had a lower rate of hip fracture than those starting Z-drugs, with a hazard ratio of 0.31 over one year. In an observational cohort study, researchers analysed regional health databases in Japan…

A large intact dark blue-green hip joint sits beside a smaller grey hip with a broken neck, each near a group of upright, faceless people.
Cohort study of 22,655 peopleHip fracture
Aging Cell

Anti-aging clock results often fail across multiple models

When researchers applied extra biological age clocks to previously tested anti-aging treatments, no additional clock showed a statistically meaningful effect.When researchers applied extra biological age clocks to previously tested anti-aging treatments, no additional clock showed a statistically meaningful effect.

Chromatin coils around protein spools beside smaller blue and grey fragments, all carrying similarly scattered dark chemical tags.
Computational studyBiomarkers
Journal of Cancer Survivorship

Frailty in cancer survivors is linked to new chronic diseases

Across 21,577 cancer survivors, higher baseline frailty was associated with an increased risk of 28 out of 39 chronic diseases.Across 21,577 cancer survivors, higher baseline frailty was associated with an increased risk of 28 out of 39 chronic diseases. In an observational cohort study, researchers analysed records from 21,577 cancer survivors aged 39 to…

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Cohort study of 21,577 peopleCancer
Pharmaceutical Biology

Honokiol promotes bone formation and fracture repair in mice

In mice with bone loss or fractures, honokiol promoted bone formation predominantly linked to sirtuin 3, while broader effects appeared only partly dependent on the…In mice with bone loss or fractures, honokiol promoted bone formation predominantly linked to sirtuin 3, while broader effects appeared only partly dependent on the enzyme.

A dark blue-green thigh bone with dense internal structure and a bridged fracture sits beside a sparse, broken grey bone and a small laboratory mouse.
Experiments in miceBones and joints
Genetics in Medicine

LTBP2 gene variants linked to adult glaucoma risk

Carrying one faulty copy of the LTBP2 gene was linked to a fourfold higher risk of adult glaucoma and diagnosis eight years earlier.Carrying one faulty copy of the LTBP2 gene was linked to a fourfold higher risk of adult glaucoma and diagnosis eight years earlier. In an observational study of more than 450,000 participants in the UK Biobank, researchers…

Cohort study of 450,000 peopleEye
Journal of Affective Disorders

Higher fitness is linked to lower depression and anxiety risk

In a study of UK adults, the highest fitness quartile had a 24% lower depression risk and 17% lower anxiety risk than the lowest quartile.In a study of UK adults, the highest fitness quartile had a 24% lower depression risk and 17% lower anxiety risk than the lowest quartile. In a prospective cohort study, researchers followed 46,062 UK Biobank participants who had…

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Cohort study of 46,062 peopleAnxiety
bioRxiv

Automated screen finds drugs that help worms resist heat

A screen of 2,782 drugs approved by US regulators identified 31 that reproducibly increased heat-stress resistance in worms.A screen of 2,782 drugs approved by US regulators identified 31 that reproducibly increased heat-stress resistance in worms. In experiments in Caenorhabditis elegans worms, researchers screened 2,782 drugs approved by US…

Preprint: experiments in wormsInterventions
Nature Aging

Varied follicle growth buffers egg cell lifespans in mice

Using lineage tracing across the lifespan of female mice, researchers mapped how secondary follicles regulate the survival of activated egg cells to support long-term…Using lineage tracing across the lifespan of female mice, researchers mapped how secondary follicles regulate the survival of activated egg cells to support long-term fertility.

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Experiments in miceMechanisms
Archives of Gerontology and Geriatrics

Childhood adversity is linked to frailty in later life

In a study of 10,643 adults aged 50 and older, each adverse childhood experience was linked to a 3% to 12% higher risk across four frailty patterns.In a study of 10,643 adults aged 50 and older, each adverse childhood experience was linked to a 3% to 12% higher risk across four frailty patterns.

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Cohort study of 10,643 peoplePopulations
Pharmacological Research

Deleting a signaling protein limits bone loss in mice

In mice lacking ovaries to mimic estrogen loss, deleting the Camkk1 gene from bone-degrading cells attenuated the loss of spongy bone.In mice lacking ovaries to mimic estrogen loss, deleting the Camkk1 gene from bone-degrading cells attenuated the loss of spongy bone. In an experiment using cultured cells and mice, researchers investigated how bone-resorbing…

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Mayo Clinic Proceedings

Cardiorespiratory fitness is linked to survival after cancer

In adults later diagnosed with cancer, estimated 15-year survival probabilities rose from 39.3% to 77.4% across the estimated cardiorespiratory fitness range.In adults later diagnosed with cancer, estimated 15-year survival probabilities rose from 39.3% to 77.4% across the estimated cardiorespiratory fitness range.

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Cohort study of 10,462 peopleCancer
Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine

Vessel lining damage linked to heart dysfunction in Chinese adults

In 503 retired adults in China, each 0.1-micrometre rise in a marker of vessel lining damage was linked to 12% higher odds of asymptomatic heart dysfunction.In 503 retired adults in China, each 0.1-micrometre rise in a marker of vessel lining damage was linked to 12% higher odds of asymptomatic heart dysfunction.

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Cohort study of 503 peopleBiomarkers
Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport

Bands reduced liver fat in postmenopausal women with MASLD

In postmenopausal women with metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease, an eight-week elastic band workout reduced a liver fat measure by 36.77 dB/m…In postmenopausal women with metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease, an eight-week elastic band workout reduced a liver fat measure by 36.77 dB/m against controls.

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Randomised trial in 52 peopleInterventions
Frontiers in Nutrition

Moderate tea drinking linked to lower death risk in MASLD

In people with MASLD, drinking 1 to 2 cups of tea daily was linked to an all-cause mortality hazard ratio of 0.85 versus none.In people with MASLD, drinking 1 to 2 cups of tea daily was linked to an all-cause mortality hazard ratio of 0.85 versus none. In an observational prospective cohort study, researchers analysed 360,548 UK Biobank participants.

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Cohort study of 360,548 peoplePopulations
Journal of Human Immunity

Antiviral autoantibodies show little genetic link in older twins

Only one pair shared the immune-blocking proteins while 35 pairs differed, with autoantibodies detected in 1.5% of the 3,270 older twins tested.Only one pair shared the immune-blocking proteins while 35 pairs differed, with autoantibodies detected in 1.5% of the 3,270 older twins tested.

An antibody clasps an interferon molecule, surrounded by twin pairs and blood cells, with smaller antibodies appearing beside only some pairs.
Cohort study of 3,270 peoplePopulations
Clinical Nutrition ESPEN

Higher blood omega-3 levels linked to lower risk of death

Mexican adults with the highest levels of non-DHA omega-3 fats had a 20% lower hazard of death than those with the lowest.Mexican adults with the highest levels of non-DHA omega-3 fats had a 20% lower hazard of death than those with the lowest. In an observational cohort study, researchers analysed data from 144,900 Mexican adults aged 35 years and…

Blood cells surround dense and sparse fatty acid chains, with a fuller group of people beside dense chains and white gaps among people beside sparse chains.
Cohort study of 144,900 peoplePopulations
bioRxiv

Caloric restriction delays cancer wasting in mice

In a mouse model of lung cancer, restricting food before tumour induction preserved lean mass and prolonged survival where targeting individual candidate factors failed.In a mouse model of lung cancer, restricting food before tumour induction preserved lean mass and prolonged survival where targeting individual candidate factors failed.

Muscle fibres remain full beside a mouse with few grains, while a smaller, frayed bundle sits beside a mouse with more grains.
Preprint: experiments in miceDietary restriction

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