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Home - OMRF News - Archives for age

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OMRF seeks volunteers for anti-aging study

February 2, 2021

OMRF is seeking healthy volunteers to study whether a diabetes drug can slow aging.

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OMRF receives $1.2 million to study diseases of aging

October 15, 2020

OMRF scientist Benjamin Miller received the pair of grants to study how to prevent muscle loss in older adults and other diseases of aging.

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Weakened immune system leaves elderly prone to virus

June 2, 2020

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 8 out of every 10 Covid-19 deaths in the U.S. have occurred in adults age 65 and older. Why?

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Business of Health: Do presidential candidates owe us their medical records?

March 8, 2020

No matter who wins the election, the president will be at least 73 years old. Should voters be able to see their medical records?

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Acing Aging: Health tips for your golden years

January 29, 2020

You don’t have to be a scientist to get a leg up on the aging process.

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OMRF scientist uncovers clues about age and muscle loss

September 4, 2019

OMRF’s findings could lead to new strategies to combat age-related muscle loss.

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