First-of-its-kind score could promote earlier diagnosis and treatment.
UC scientists develop test to measure age-related Alzheimer's disease risk
Beauty boosters: Medications with cosmetic benefits
Aging and skin conditions can be combatted in some surprising ways, says the director of UC San Diego Health.
Researchers show how Lou Gehrig’s disease progression could be delayed
Study could lead to new drugs for spinal cord injury, Alzheimer’s disease and some cancers.
Poor odor identification may be early warning for dementia
New study suggests olfactory testing might be a simple way to predict disease a decade before symptoms occur.
Too much sitting, too little exercise may accelerate biological aging
Older women with low physical activity and 10 hours of daily sit time had even 'older' cells.
Alzheimer’s and concussion-related CTE may spread in the brain via common mechanism
Research is first to suggest that chronic traumatic encephalopathy is a prion disease.
Brain's memory strategies change as you age
Activity patterns shift over time without affecting recall, new research shows.
Researchers put mouse embryos in suspended animation
Development has potential implications for assisted reproduction, aging and even cancer.
Older first-time mothers are also more likely to live longer
Study finds that women giving birth for first time later in life increase chances of living to 90.
UC President Napolitano and the 10 UC chancellors urge support for passage of Cures/Innovation legislation
Investment in National Institutes of Health research and innovation is vital to acclerating health treatments and cures for all Americans.
New online game invites public to help fight Alzheimer’s
Help scientists find a cure by taking part in some citizen science.
Is the 'midlife crisis' a myth?
Despite physical ailments, scientists find that older adults are happier.