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Aging Discovery: Scientists Found Master Regulator Of Cellular Aging
By Angela Laguipo | Jan 14, 2017 09:30 AM EST
A team of scientists may have found a way to reverse aging. A protein has been dubbed as the master regulator of cellular aging.
Have More Kids if you Want to Slow Down Ageing Process
By Kanika Gupta | Jan 13, 2016 11:52 AM EST
Don't be reluctant to have more kids if you want to slow down the ageing process. A new study recently pointed out that number of children that a woman bears also affects the rate at which her body ages
Brain Cancer Linked to Longer Telomeres
By Christine Hsu | Jun 09, 2014 07:05 PM EDT
Having longer telomeres has been linked to longer life and slower aging. However, longer telomeres may also increase the risk of developing brain cancer, according to new research.
Racism Speeds the Aging Process
By Christine Hsu | Jan 07, 2014 03:47 PM EST
Black cracks with racism, a new study suggests. Scientists found that racial discrimination may accelerate aging at the cellular level in African-American men.
Poor Childhood Linked to Higher Infection Risk in Middle Age
By Christine Hsu | Nov 01, 2013 05:43 PM EDT
Growing up poor may make people more susceptible to catching colds, according to new research.
"Fountain of Youth" Telomere-Lengthening Enzyme Mapped Out for the First Time
By Christine Hsu | Mar 27, 2013 12:03 PM EDT
Researchers have for the first time mapped out the enzyme known as the "fountain of youth".

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What are the Legal Consequences of Illicit Drug Use?

For all intents and purposes, the "War on Drugs" ended when nearly every state passed a law for recreational or medical marijuana use. The truth is, however, that law enforcement officers everywhere still actively pursue drug arrests. If you've been arrested for illicit drug use, you need to take the charges seriously. While there may be a valid defense or a program that can get you out of trouble for a first offense, the stigma can haunt you for a lifetime.