About 80% of hospital admission electronic records were missing a drug prescribed to an older adult, Vanderbilt researchers found, highlighting the need for a multipronged approach to address medication discrepancies and support safe prescribing practices.

A compound that increases lifespan in yeast is offering clues to pharmacological approaches that might slow the aging process and improve health.

Changes to the bone matrix that occur during aging may point to novel targets for treating osteoporosis.

In budding yeast, accumulation of a certain type of RNA in the nucleus increased life span, offering a new clue to longevity.

A compound found in buckwheat seeds extends the lifespan of worms, Vanderbilt investigators have discovered.

A genetic risk factor for Alzheimer’s disease in later life appears to benefit younger adults as they age.

Have you ever wondered if your aging loved one can still drive safely? The Vanderbilt Child and Family Center will host a lunch and learn event discussing this topic from noon to 1 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 17, in Medical Center East, Room 8380A.