Aspirin, Alzheimer's focus of grants
ASPIRIN could help reduce heart attacks and dementia in older people, Melbourne researchers believe.
Their theory will be put to the test in a trial at Monash University after the Federal Government granted $3.5 million in funding for the project. The trial is one of 13 projects investigating the prevention and treatment of diseases of ageing to receive a total of almost $8 million in federal funding, Minister for Ageing Julie Bishop said today. "Australia's ageing population will offer many challenges and opportunities for our nation, as Australians live on average a third of a life longer than they did a century ago," she said. "Research will play a key role in informing our community about ways to ensure those extra years continue to be not just longer but also healthier than previous generations.
From (thesundaymail.news.com.au)