Tag Archives: Older Adults

Microbiome changes help explain why nitrate-rich beetroot juice lowers blood pressure in older adults, University of Exeter research shows

(IN BRIEF) University of Exeter researchers found that two weeks of twice-daily, nitrate-rich beetroot juice lowered blood pressure in older adults but not in younger ones, likely because of age-specific changes in mouth bacteria. The randomized crossover study—39 participants under … Read the full press release

Sanofi moves to buy Vicebio in a $1.15 billion deal, adding a Molecular Clamp platform and an RSV–hMPV combo vaccine to its respiratory arsenal

(IN BRIEF) Sanofi has agreed to acquire UK-based Vicebio for $1.15 billion upfront plus up to $450 million in milestones, with closing anticipated in Q4 2025. The deal adds an early-stage bivalent RSV/hMPV vaccine (VXB‑241, in Phase 1 for older adults) and … Read the full press release

New Trial Aims to Boost Independence for Older Adults with Heart Failure and Frailty Through Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment

(IN BRIEF) The £2.3 million CHART trial, set to launch in February 2025, will test the impact of Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment (CGA) in helping older adults with heart failure and frailty maintain or improve their daily activities. The trial aims … Read the full press release

Digital Puzzle Games Boost Memory Abilities in Older Adults, Comparable to 20-Year-Olds, University of York Study Finds

(IN BRIEF) A study conducted by the University of York has found that older adults who play digital puzzle games exhibit memory abilities comparable to those in their 20s. The research also revealed that individuals aged 60 and above who … Read the full press release