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Menopause symptoms may be frequent and have negative effects, according to female endurance athletes

PLOS
Peer-Reviewed Publication

A new study finds menopause symptoms to be very frequently reported by female endurance athletes, with many perceiving a negative effect on their training and performance. The findings are published December 17, 2025 in the open-access journal PLOS One by Heather Hamilton of Old Dominion University, U.S., and colleagues.

Journal: PLOS One

US Congressmembers’ responses on X to mass shooting events differ along party lines

PLOS
Peer-Reviewed Publication

Democratic congressmembers are significantly more likely to post on social media following a mass shooting event in the US compared to Republican congressmembers, according to a study published December 17, 2025 in the open-access journal PLOS Global Public Health by Dmytro Bukhanevych from New York University, United States, and colleagues.

Journal: PLOS Global Public Health

Individual genetic differences render some therapies ineffective

University of Basel
Peer-Reviewed Publication

The genome differs from person to person in thousands of positions. In some cases, this means that proteins have a different building block in certain regions, rendering some antibody-based therapies ineffective, report researchers from the University of Basel, Switzerland.

Journal: Science Translational Medicine

Mount Sinai Health System is recognized in 2025 Chime Digital Health Most Wired survey

The Mount Sinai Hospital / Mount Sinai School of Medicine
Grant and Award Announcement

International honor recognizes organizations that successfully leverage digital health to improve patient care and operational efficiency

'Molecular glue' stabilizes protein that inhibits development of non-small cell lung cancer

Michigan Medicine - University of Michigan
Peer-Reviewed Publication

In a study published in The Journal of Clinical Investigation, University of Michigan researchers found a new protein target and developed a drug to treat non-small cell lung cancers that have KRAS mutations.

Journal: Journal of Clinical Investigation
Funder: U.S. Department of Defense, RAPPTA Therapeutics

Aging-US now on ResearchGate, enhancing visibility for authors and readers

Impact Journals LLC
Business Announcement

BUFFALO, NY— December 17, 2025 — We are pleased to announce that we have officially joined ResearchGate, the professional network for scientists and researchers. This collaboration enhances the visibility, accessibility, and impact of research published in Aging-US among the global scientific community.

NEJM Evidence and CIDRAP announce Public Health Alerts

NEJM Group
Peer-Reviewed Publication

A new series for the rapid communication of important public health data

Journal: NEJM Evidence

Artificial intelligence detects early signs of aging from chest X-rays

Hebrew SeniorLife Hinda and Arthur Marcus Institute for Aging Research
Peer-Reviewed Publication

Artificial intelligence may be able to reveal how fast your body is aging by analyzing a chest X-ray, according to a new study published in The Journals of Gerontology. Researchers found that a deep learning model was able to detect subtle, age-related changes in the heart, lungs, and overall health more effectively than leading DNA-based “epigenetic clocks.”

Journal: Journal of Gerontology

Health policy experts identify promising strategies for providing health care to homeless people

Rutgers University
Peer-Reviewed Publication

Organizations aiming to help homeless people with either housing or health care can be more effective when they form partnerships with other service groups, a Rutgers study has found.

Journal: The Milbank Quarterly