Check out the latest in aging advances, research, and events from NIA:
- Wildfire smoke exposure and dementia risk — An NIA-funded research team found that long-term exposure to fine particulate matter less than 2.5 microns in diameter, often found in wildfire smoke, may be linked to an increased risk of dementia.
- World Trade Center attack responders may have higher risk of early-onset dementia — NIA-funded researchers found that workers and volunteers on Sept. 11, 2001, who were heavily exposed to dust, chemicals, and other pollutants, have a higher risk of developing dementia before age 65.
- Early-life sugar intake affects chronic disease risk — A new NIH-funded study suggests that limiting sugar exposure in utero and during the first two years of life could protect against type 2 diabetes.
- Nerve-stimulating lights and sounds may trigger removal of harmful brain proteins — A recent NIA-funded study suggests noninvasive brain stimulation in mice may increase the flow of fluid in the brain’s glymphatic system to help clear waste.
- Neighborhood disadvantage linked to dementia risk in New Zealand population — NIA-funded researchers examined data from 1.41 million people in New Zealand and found that people who live in socioeconomically disadvantaged neighborhoods may have a higher risk of developing dementia.
Read more of the latest NIA research news from the NIA newsroom.
