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Share on PinterestStudies reveal that mortality rates from heart failure are linked with socioeconomic factors.Heart failure, sometimes called congestive heart failure, is a chronic condition in which the heart is unable to pump enough blood around the body to meet its needs. The condition is irreversible, although there are treatments that can help people live…

Share on PinterestLow levels of vitamin D correlate with age-related health problems, including osteoporosis.Photo credit: Crevis/Adobe StockDr. Leen Antonio from University Hospitals Leuven in Belgium and a team of European researchers conducted the study. They presented their findings at the 22nd European Congress of Endocrinology (e-ECE 2020) conference in early September.Vitamin D is important for…

Share on PinterestResearch is ongoing into a drug that can mimic the life extending effects of calorie restriction.Scientists have known for some time that restricting calorie intake in laboratory animals can extend their lifespan and reduce their risk of developing diseases of older age, such as cancer, heart disease, diabetes, and Alzheimer’s disease.Some studies suggest…

Share on PinterestThe accelerated shortening of telomeres, a marker of cell aging, may be linked to the consumption of ultra-processed foods.Telomeres are structures located at the ends of our chromosomes. Although they contain no genetic information themselves, they preserve the integrity of chromosomes by keeping their ends from fraying, much as shoelace tips protect the…

Share on PinterestResearch indicates that people with asthma may not be more at risk of severe COVID-19.In their latest advice, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) warn that people with moderate-to-severe asthma may be at greater risk of developing severe COVID-19.However, a review of research by scientists at the University of Colorado in…