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CONCLUSIONS: Objectively measured sensory impairments were highly prevalent among US older adults and were associated with an increased risk of anxiety, but not depressive symptoms over a short follow-up duration. Self-reports considerably underestimated true prevalence of mild- to- moderate impairment, emphasizing the need for routine objective assessment in clinical practice and research.

CONCLUSIONS: The T-EAT-10 is a practical and highly effective screening tool for identifying aspiration pneumonia risk in institutionalized elderly populations. A clinical threshold of >12 is recommended for identifying high-risk residents, which is substantially higher than the standard dysphagia screening cut-off. Systematic screening using T-EAT-10 and NUFFE-TR should be integrated into routine geriatric care in nursing homes to improve preventive strategies.

Aging hematopoiesis exhibits progressive myeloid skewing and impaired lymphopoiesis, driving age-related blood disorders. We show that multipotent progenitors (MPPs) mediate this lineage imbalance. Aging expands myeloid-biased MPP3 cells while functionally compromising MPP4 lymphoid potential, collectively skewing hematopoietic output toward the myeloid lineage. We identify Bcl11a as a dosage-sensitive regulator of MPP fate: Bcl11a suppresses Fer to restrain premature myeloid differentiation in...

CONCLUSION: Public health strategies should emphasize physical activity, healthy diets, weight control, and improved management of chronic diseases. These efforts align with the sustainable development goal 3 (SDG 3); Good Health and Well-being, particularly Target 3.4, which aims to reduce premature mortality from non-communicable diseases through prevention and treatment by 2030.

Longevity-promoting interventions commonly entail functional trade-offs, raising the unresolved question of whether lifespan extension necessarily compromises physiological performance. Here, utilizing a chemically defined diet (CDD) in Drosophila melanogaster, we systematically evaluated a multimodal intervention combining methionine restriction (MR), taurine supplementation (Tau), and moderate exercise. This combinatorial approach additively extended lifespan, preserved reproductive capacity,...

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A protein called SORLA may act as a powerful defense against the toxic tau tangles involved in Alzheimer’s disease. Mice with extra SORLA had less tau accumulation, less brain atrophy, and healthier connections between neurons, while mice without it experienced more severe damage. The findings also revealed a possible drug target that could help control harmful activity in supporting brain cells.

Critics say Trump’s real goal is to sow doubts about 2030 census and add Republican seats in Congress

Scientists have redesigned zinc oxide particles to create a mineral sunscreen that protects against ultraviolet radiation without leaving such a noticeable white cast. The SPF 30 formula could make sunscreen easier and more appealing to use across a wider range of skin tones.

The mysterious sound known as The Hum has been reported worldwide for decades, yet its source often remains impossible to find. Researchers tested whether people who hear it have exceptional low-frequency hearing or measurable sounds produced inside their ears, but neither explanation fit most participants. The strongest possibility is that many cases involve low-frequency tinnitus, even though the sound seems completely external.

Aging is characterized by progressive loss of proteostasis, and heat shock transcription factor 1 (HSF1) is the master regulator of the cellular stress response, making it an attractive pharmacological target for interventions aimed at extending lifespan. However, a systematic synthesis of phytochemicals that modulate HSF1 has been lacking. Following PRISMA 2020 guidelines, we systematically searched PubMed, Web of Science, Scopus, Embase, and the Cochrane Library from March 2016 to March 2026,...