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Check out these articles for the latest in aging advances and research happening at the National Institute on Aging at NIH: Loss of vision associated with loss of cognition—Loss of vision may be associated with cognitive function impairment in older people, according to a study by researchers supported in part by NIA. Studies explore Alzheimer’s risk factors, biomarkers in Latinos—NIA-supported studies identify risk factors for Alzheimer's in Latinos to help prevent and diagnose the disease. Healthy gut bacteria help ward off age-related insulin resistance in animal models—A reduction in levels of helpful microbes in the digestive system’s microbiome in animal models can lead to insulin resistance, according to new research conducted by scientists with NIA’s Intramural Research Program. Hypothermia: A cold weather hazard—Help older people avoid hypothermia during extremely cold weather. Learn about the symptoms of hypothermia, safely and prevention tips, and treatment options. Abnormal RNA splicing in the aging brain may play a role in Alzheimer's disease—NIA-supported study reveals RNA splicing interacts with Alzheimer’s genes in the Alzheimer’s brain. Better mouse model built to enable precision-medicine research for Alzheimer's—NIA-funded research showed that incorporating genetic diversity into a mouse model of Alzheimer’s disease results in greater overlap with the human disease and increases their usability for precision medicine research for Alzheimer’s. Visit the NIA newsroom for more press releases, featured research, and announcements.

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