ECG tests may someday be used by AI model to detect premature aging and cognitive decline

An artificial intelligence (AI) model designed to predict a person's biological age (age of body cells and tissues) based on electrocardiogram (ECG) data found a strong association between ECG-age and cognitive performance.


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A weekly injection could replace painful daily treatment for rare fat disorder

A diabetes drug may beat costly shots for patients with a rare genetic condition, according to a Rutgers Health study.


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Suboptimal dietary patterns may accelerate biological aging as early as young adulthood

Humans do not always age biologically at the same rate as their chronological age. Faster biological aging compared to chronological age has been linked to higher risks of disease and mortality. According to a recent study, a diet low in vegetables and fruits and high in red meat, fast food, and sugar-sweetened soft drinks was associated with accelerated biological aging even in young adulthood.


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Antibiotics, vaccinations and anti-inflammatory medication linked to reduced risk of dementia

Antibiotics, antivirals, vaccinations and anti-inflammatory medication are associated with reduced risk of dementia, according to new research that looked at health data from over 130 million individuals.


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Being social may delay dementia onset by five years

Being more social by visiting friends, attending parties and going to church may help keep your brain healthy, according to new research.


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