Economic Policy Institute

Reframing the epidemiological transition as increasing returns to tackling aging-related diseases

Abstract Global life expectancy has risen since 1973 from 58 to over 73 years, while the share of people aged 65 years and older has doubled to 10% and is projected to reach 21% by 2073. This shift is linked to an epidemiological transition from infectious to chronic disease. Her...

Intermittent fasting in diabetic retinopathy: microbiome modulation, mechanisms, and clinical insights.

Intermittent fasting, a nonpharmacological approach, shows promise for controlling diabetic retinopathy but lacks concrete human evidence directly associating intermittent fasting with eye responses. This review highlights preclinical research insights about intermittent fasting...