Aging News - Latest Updates & Headlines
Doing Surya Namaskar, walking a little...: Kareena Kapoor Khan dismisses the idea of botox
Mumbai, April 3: While many actresses have gone under the knife to enhance their looks, Bollywood star Kareena Kapoor Khan prefers to stay away from cosmetic surgeries.
Shabana Azmi's philosophy on ageing gracefully: Acceptance
Mumbai, March 31: National Award-winning star Shabana Azmi has talked about her philosophy on ageing gracefully and said its acceptance is inevitable.
India's diagnostic imaging market to surpass $7 bn by 2033: Report
New Delhi, March 29: India’s diagnostic imaging market is poised for substantial growth, and is set to exceed $7 billion in 2033, according to a report.
George Clooney: I'm not doing romantic films anymore
Los Angeles, March 25: Hollywood star George Clooney doesn't feel he will appear in any more romantic comedies now as he's in his 60s.
Top US officials discuss Houthi attack plan on Signal
Washington, March 25: Top national security officials of the US President Donald Trump administration held detailed discussions about the plan for military strikes against the Houthis of Yemen on a commercial messaging service, according to multiple news reports that were subsequently confirmed by officials.
Residual cancer linked to worse long-term outcomes: Scientists
New York, March 23: Radiotherapy may leave behind microscopic cancer even when scan images suggest the tumour is gone, and this “residual disease” is more common than expected and is linked to worse long-term outcomes, researchers have warned.
Residual cancer may hide behind clear scans, linked to worse outcomes: Study
New Delhi, March 22: While radiotherapy is a highly effective cancer treatment -- useful for about 60 per cent of all cancers -- it may lead to residual cancer that has the potential to hide behind clear scans and lead to worse outcomes, according to a study.
India's paper industry poised to recover in 2025-26: Report
Mumbai, March 17: The Indian paper industry is poised for a gradual turnaround despite the acute margin pressures that it has been facing due to rising imports and raw material costs in FY24 and the first 9 months of FY25, according to a report by CareEdge Ratings released on Monday.
AI could predict true biological age from 5 drops of blood
New Delhi, March 16: Scientists at Osaka University in Japan have devised a new AI model to estimate a person's biological age — a measure of how well their body has aged, rather than just counting the years since birth.
Salma Hayek talks about aging: I'm still sexy and I embrace it
Los Angeles, March 12: Hollywood star Salma Hayek talked about how growing older along with Hollywood's changing mindset towards middle aged women has helped her expand her horizons as a performer.
Memory impair in aged rats after 3 days of high-fat eating: Study
Washington DC, March 8: Just a few days of eating a diet high in saturated fat could be enough to cause memory problems and related brain inflammation in older adults, a new study in rats suggests.
Brown fat may promote healthful longevity: Study
New York, March 4: A team of US researchers has made discoveries about brown fat that may open a new path to helping people stay physically fit as they age.
Sharon Stone is comfortable with changes that come with ageing
Los Angeles, March 4: Hollywood actress Sharon Stone has shared her perspective on aging, saying that she embraces the changes in her body and feels the importance of nurturing herself.
Manufacturers in Karnataka asked to publish product name, usage instructions in Kannada with other languages
Bengaluru, March 1: The Karnataka government has directed the private and public sector industries to print their company name and usage instructions in Kannada language, the official statement from the Chief Minister's Office (CMO) said on Friday.
New blood test to help detect risk of 30 age-related diseases
New Delhi, Feb 26: A team of international researchers has developed a new blood test that could predict the risk of about 30 age-related conditions like lung cancer and heart disease that can appear decades later.
Here's why Lucy Liu felt 'hurt' for her 'Old Guy' character
Los Angeles, Feb 25: Hollywood actress Lucy Liu said she felt "hurt" when she read part of the script for 'Old Guy' but ultimately found it "so easy" to work with Christoph Waltz on the action comedy.
Ramdev invites Bryan Johnson to Patanjali Yog Gram in Haridwar after air quality concerns
New Delhi, February 22: Yoga guru Baba Ramdev on Friday invited American entrepreneur and venture capitalist Bryan Johnson to Patanjali Yog Gram in Haridwar to explore India's yoga practices and yogis from a neutral and scientific perspective.
Reliance Consumer Products acquires Velvette, strengthens its FMCG portfolio
Chennai, February 14: Reliance Consumer Products Limited (RCPL) has announced the acquisition of Velvette, the iconic FMCG brand renowned for revolutionizing personal care with its innovative sachet packaging.
Rolling Stones' star Bill Wyman talks about why rock music no longer gives him satisfaction
Los Angeles, Feb 10: Former Rolling Stones bass guitarist Bill Wyman doesn't like loud rock music anymore because he can't stand noise now as he is an old man.
Study shows how PM2.5 raises health, economic costs for elderly
New Delhi, Feb 7: While air pollution is becoming a growing health issue worldwide, a new study focussed on its health and economic costs in the elderly.
Research reveals new insights into retinal thickness that may detect type 2 diabetes, dementia early
Parkville, February 5: Researchers have conducted one of the largest eye studies in the world to reveal new insights into retinal thickness, highlighting its potential in the early detection of diseases like type 2 diabetes, dementia and multiple sclerosis.
Australian-led research finds link between retinal thickness, common diseases
Sydney, Feb 5: Retinal thickness could be an early indicator of diseases such as Type 2 diabetes and dementia, according to study by a team of Australian-led international researchers on Wednesday.
Centre announces structured timeline for compliance with amendments in labelling provisions
New Delhi, January 29: In a move towards ensuring transparency in trade and consumer protection, the Centre has introduced a structured timeline for implementing amendments under the Legal Metrology (Packaged Commodities) Rules, 2011.
Neetu Kapoor reveals secret to glowing skin in her 60s
Mumbai, Jan 24: Actress Neetu Kapoor, known for her age-defying looks, recently shared a glimpse into her daily routine that helps her maintain a glowing complexion well into her 60s.
ISRO's radar imaging satellite beams images of Mahakumbh mela from space
New Delhi, Jan 22: A radar imaging satellite by the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has beamed down images of the ongoing Mahakumbh Mela in Uttar Pradesh's Prayagraj.
Judi Dench says due to vision loss, she can't go out alone
Los Angeles, Jan 22: Veteran Hollywood star Judi Dench has opened up about her long-running health battle with her eyes, and said that her vision loss is now so advanced that she needs someone when she leaves her house.
Study decodes why sickle cell patients suffer cognitive problems
New Delhi, Jan 18: An ageing brain in people with sickle cell disease may be responsible for cognitive problems, finds a study.
WhatsApp rolls out new features including double-tap reactions, selfie stickers
Washington, January 15: WhatsApp has ushered in the new year with a range of exciting updates aimed at enhancing user experience.
Pixxel, Digantara launch satellites to monitor Earth, space objects onboard SpaceX
Bengaluru, Jan 15: Indian space-tech startups Pixxel and Digantara on Wednesday launched their satellites to monitor earth, space objects onboard Elon Musk’s SpaceX.
Big B says a day of 'contemplation' 'helps' at times
Mumbai, Jan 10: Megastar Amitabh Bachchan has talked about how a day of “contemplation” at times helps.
Researchers decode average life expectancy after dementia diagnosis
New Delhi, Jan 9: A new study has revealed that dementia reduced life expectancy by about two years for people with a diagnosis at age 85, 3-4 years with a diagnosis at age 80, and up to 13 years with a diagnosis at age 65.
115-year-old woman confirmed as Japan's oldest person
Tokyo, Jan 6: Okagi Hayashi, a 115-year-old woman in Toki in Gifu Prefecture, central Japan, has become the country's oldest person following the death of the previous titleholder who lived to the age of 116, the Japanese government announced Monday.
Diet, lifestyle influences chances of age-related brain disorders: Study
Washington, January 5: The scientists at the Allen Institute for Brain Science have identified the molecular changes that occur in the brains of ageing mice and located a hot spot where most damage is centralized. The cells in the area are also connected with metabolism, thus suggesting a connection between diet and brain health.
Jane Fonda reveals her fitness routine: Everything I used to do, just slower
Los Angeles, Jan 5: Hollywood star Jane Fonda has revealed that her fitness regimen has remained the same over the years however the pace is slower.
World's oldest person Tomiko Itooka dies at 116 in Japan's Ashiya
Tokyo, January 4: Japanese woman Tomiko Itooka, born before the start of World War I, who was believed to be the oldest person in the world, passed away at a nursing home in Japan's Ashiya at the age of 116, The New York Times reported.
World's oldest person dies in Japan at 116
Tokyo, Jan 4: Japanese media on Saturday reported that 116-year-old Tomiko Itooka, recognised as the world's oldest person, has died of old age.