Aging slowdown could be surprise benefit of existing medication, research shows
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A drug used to prevent organ rejection in kidney transplant patients is being touted for potentially slowing down aging. Experts comment on the potential benefits and the need for more research.
"Rapamycin can slow the aging process at the tissue level, helping to preserve organ function and overall health." "It is essential that rapamycin use is overseen by a physician." Amy McGorry is a contributing health writer for Fox News Digital. Follow her on Twitter @amymcgorry.
"By targeting a key pathway (mTOR) in cells, this drug has been shown to extend lifespan in animals and could be beneficial to prevent age-related diseases in humans," Dr. Andrea B. Maier — a professor in healthy aging and dementia research at the Director of the Centre for Healthy Longevity at the National University of Singapore — told Fox News Digital.
The 2025 Jubilee will bring tourists to the Vatican, Rome and Italy to celebrate the Catholic tradition of patrons asking for forgiveness of sins. Hope will be a central theme.
A Harvard medical student recently went vegan as a health experiment — and was shocked to discover its impact on his cholesterol. Nick Norwitz breaks down the findings in his viral video.
The Kardashians will be eating a "supreme" turkey this Thanksgiving, their personal chef revealed to Fox News Digital. This turkey is roasted for at least 21 hours at a low temperature.
A Texas company is developing a hypersonic jet, Stargazer, that could fly from New York City to London in under an hour, redefining boundaries of aviation.
A family in Wisconsin is mourning the loss of their teenage daughter after she died from an allergic reaction — but they have found comfort in the lives saved through organ donation.
MSNBC “Morning Joe" co-hosts faced backlash for meeting with Donald Trump, and Susan Smith was denied parole 30 years after committing a terrible crime. Do you know the details?
The Pennsylvania Department of Education settled a lawsuit with a faith-based legal group to rescind their mandate for teachers to adopt a set of required guidelines for teaching.
Clonazepam, popular anxiety-reducing drug, recalled nationwide for ‘possibly life-threatening’ error
The anxiety-reducing drug, Clonazepam, has been recalled after a potentially "life-threatening" label mix-up, the FDA said in the recall.
Bryce Underwood was convinced to stay in his home state, and the No. 1 overall high school football prospect is reportedly flipping his commitment from LSU to Michigan.
Staff at a Hawaii store discovered a two-foot snake inside a shipping container of Christmas trees. The snake was captured and is being safeguarded in Hilo.
At least three deer hunters in Michigan have died from heart attacks this hunting season, according to local reports. A cardiologist shares the potential risks and precautions.