The longevity gene klotho prolongs the lifespan of mice while preventing muscle, bone, and brain aging. 

Miguel Chillón, PhD, and Laura Rodriguez-Estevez, researchers from Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona in Spain, who conducted the study (image: uab.cat) 

Aging &amp; Longevity

Older adults with LDL cholesterol levels above 130 mg/dL live longer than older adults with LDL cholesterol levels below 130 mg/dL. 

The participants of the study were from Sardinia, Italy (image: businessinsider.com). 

Metabolism

Multi-Nation Expert Panel Agrees On Biomarkers of Aging

For the first time, a multi-nation panel of aging experts reached a consensus to designate markers of aging, which could make aging intervention testing easier.

(An aged individual holding pills and supplements meant to work against aging | UCLA)

The cutoff for vitamin B12 deficiency is too low, according to new findings showing that “normal” B12 levels are associated with neurological deficits in older adults. 


Senior investigator, Ari Green, MD (image: ucsfhealth.org). 

Brain &amp; Neurons

Esteemed Cardiologist Says Commercial Interests Are Distorting Evidence Behind Statins

Dr. Aseem Malhotra, a cardiologist from the UK, says pharmaceutical company-sponsored research distorts the scientific evidence behind the effectiveness of cholesterol-lowering statins against heart disease.

(Dr. Aseem Malhotra, cardiologist | The Telegraph)

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One-Time Anti-Aging Gene Therapy Treatment Prolongs Life by 20%, New Study Shows

New Study Shows People with Higher Cholesterol Live Longer than People with Lower Cholesterol

Expert Panel Agrees On Biomarkers of Aging for Testing Therapeutics

Latest Study Finds Recommended Vitamin B12 Dose Is Wrong: How to Get Enough

Self-Proclaimed Activist and Cardiologist Says Commercial Interests Are Distorting Evidence Behind Statins