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… attack or stroke. Heart diseases and stroke are the leading causes of death and disability in older adults in the U.S. These are often caused by blood clots that form in the blood vessels … prevention for older adults,” says Dr. Evan Hadley, who oversees clinical aging research at NIH’s National Institute on Aging. “But much more needs to be learned.” Talk to your health care provider about your health risks and whether daily aspirin use is right for you. …

… Medical advances are helping people around the world live longer. But longer life is linked to a gradual loss of physical abilities. Strength, balance, and walking skills may weaken. It’s been unclear how each of these features decline with age. To learn more, an NIH-supported research team assessed these abilities in 40 healthy people. Half were between ages 50 and 64. The rest were ages 65 or older. Each …

… cancer and related deaths. Unfortunately, many women have never been screened or are behind in their screening. NIH-supported scientists tested to see if screening rates could be improved by at-home collection … but were also sent kits to collect their own samples at home. The women could then mail them in for testing. The third group received a call, a kit, and a follow-up call to encourage them to …

… Antioxidants are a type of compound found in vegetables and fruits. They help protect your cells from a certain type of damage. Eating lots … which are found in green, leafy vegetables. They also included beta-cryptoxanthin, which is found in some orange-colored fruits. “Further studies are needed to test whether adding certain antioxidants to the diet can help protect the brain from dementia,” says NIH’s Dr. May Beydoun, who led the study. …

… In type 1 diabetes, your body mistakenly attacks and destroys certain cells in your own pancreas. … have the potential to improve all-day blood glucose control in these young patients,” says NIH diabetes expert Dr. Guillermo Arreaza-Rubín. “This could help ease concerns about the long-term effects of type 1 diabetes on children’s health.” More study is needed to see how well the artificial pancreas system works in young kids over long periods of …

… brain injuries can lead to a condition called chronic traumatic encephalopathy, or CTE. CTE is a serious issue for American football players. It can lead to dementia later in life and even premature death. An NIH-funded research team is working to learn which types of head impacts are most risky. They …

… Scientists were able to eliminate tinnitus—a persistent ringing in the ears—in rats by stimulating a nerve in the neck while playing a variety of tones. The finding gives hope for a future tinnitus cure in humans. Tinnitus is usually a high-pitched tone in one or both ears, but can also sound like a clicking, roaring … for tinnitus. Current treatments generally involve masking the sound or learning to ignore it. NIH-funded researchers set out to see if they could develop a way to reverse tinnitus by …

… A new survey found an alarming rise in the number of American teens who tried vaping last year. The study suggests that vaping may be … about increased. This includes nicotine, flavored liquids, marijuana, and hash oil. “Vaping is reversing hard-fought declines in the number of adolescents who use nicotine,” says Dr. … technology and flavorings seen in vaping devices,” explains Dr. Nora D. Volkow, director of NIH’s National Institute on Drug Abuse. “However, it is urgent that teens understand the possible …

… and a drug called metformin as an early approach to treating type 2 diabetes. A second drug is sometimes added if blood glucose becomes hard to control. A recent clinical trial compared … their blood glucose targets by the end of the study. There were also slight differences in the medications’ effects on blood glucose, heart disease, and other conditions. For instance, … information on how to guide the long-term management of type 2 diabetes,” says the study’s NIH project scientist, Dr. Henry Burch. “These results can now be used in the decision-making …

… uses regular allergy shots plus a lab-made molecule. The molecule blocks substances involved in allergic reactions in the body. For people with cat allergies, the combination therapy gave more effective relief … And the shots usually need to be given for at least three years. To test the new treatment, an NIH-funded research team studied 121 adults with cat allergies. Some participants received …