Senescent cells are malfunctioning cells that amass with age and chronic disease. A trial found that people with diabetes-related kidney disease who received senolytic drugs had reduced burden of senescent cells.

Two short strings of amino acids could lead to new treatments for Alzheimer's disease Injecting the peptides into mice with Alzheimer's disease significantly improved their memory.

Sleep deprivation can affect how we metabolize fat in food and can make people feel less satisfied after eating. After eating, the participants showed faster lipid storage, which could lead to weight gain.

Observational research found that people with high blood pressure (BP) had a more rapid rate of cognitive decline compared to those with normal BP, or those who were being treated for high BP.