A new USC Leonard Davis School of Gerontology study suggests greater exposure to extreme heat may accelerate biological aging in older adults, raising...

A first-of-its-kind analysis found that people living in hotter areas experienced more molecular changes than those in cooler places.

Highlights: Heat speeds up aging, causing older appearance, cellular damage, inflammation and heart risk Dehydr

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THURSDAY, Feb. 20, 2025 -- Smoking more than doubles the risk of unexplained strokes among younger adults, a new study warns. And heavy smoking is...

THURSDAY, Feb. 27, 2024 -- Artificial intelligence (AI) might help treat childhood epilepsy by detecting brain abnormalities that are causing...

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Paxlovid does not significantly reduce COVID-19 hospitalization and mortality among vaccinated older adults, according to new UCLA-led research.

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THURSDAY, Feb. 27, 2025 -- Microplastics could be affecting the brain health of people living in coastal areas, a new study says. Marine microplastics...