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MONTREAL (AP) — Ken Dryden, the Hall of Fame goaltender who helped the Montreal Canadiens win six Stanley Cup titles in the 1970s, has died after a fight with cancer. He was 78. The Canadiens announced his death early Saturday, saying Dryden’s family asked for privacy. A team spokesperson said a close friend of Dryden’s appointed by the family contacted …

Ken Dryden, the Hockey Hall of Fame goaltender who backstopped the Montreal Canadiens’ 1970s dynasty, died on Friday at age 78 from cancer, the Canadiens announced. Dryden was one of the greatest goalies in NHL history despite playing only seven full seasons. A fascinating intellectual beyond the rink, he retired in the middle of his prime — after winning six …

Facebook Tweet Email Link Spaceflight makes certain human stem cells age faster, a new study has found, furthering scientists’ understanding of the potential effects of space exploration on the human body. Stem cells are found throughout the body, and they can make more of themselves or turn into other specialized cells — including blood, brain or bone cells — for …

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Macrophages, which hoover up pathogens, have been implicated in the chronic inflammation that sets in with the march of time.Credit: Science Photo Library A newly discovered type of immune cell found in fat tissue seems to contribute to the chronic inflammation associated with ageing, according to preliminary data from mice — but other immune cells in fat help to keep …

Nadler’s retirement reignites debate over advanced age of many in Congress  Politico Chelsea Clinton passes on Congressional bid as Jack Schlossberg considers run  USA Today A Kennedy, a Protégé and a Progressive Star Eye Nadler’s N.Y. House Seat  The New York Times State Legislature in store for some major reshuffling  City & State New York Lina Khan? Chelsea Clinton? Who Might Run for Nadler’s …

“Drink in moderation” is advice we hear often, but as most people can attest to after a booze-filled holiday season, it isn’t easy to stick to. When we can stick to moderate drinking, however, we usually feel pretty good about ourselves. According to the 2020-2025 Dietary Guidelines for Americans, moderate drinking is defined as no more than two drinks per …

Visible signs of biological ageing may include wrinkles, grey hair or reduced mobility Biological age goes beyond just counting birthdays(Image: Getty Images) New research has unveiled a surprising trait that could speed up ageing—and it’s nothing to do with your diet or fitness regime. The study, led by USC Leonard Davis School of Gerontology, focused on ‘biological ageing’, which goes …

The Dallas Cowboys announced on Saturday the death of former linebacker Lee Roy Jordan, a Ring of Honor member and Super Bowl champion who spent his entire career with the team. He was 84. “It is with a very heavy heart that we share the passing of Lee Roy Jordan. An inspirational leader of the Cowboys’ first championship teams, Jordan …

In some cases, to learn more about our solar system, all we have to do is look at evidence found on Earth. Researchers from Japan’s Nagoya University and the Italian National Institute for Astrophysics (INAF) have determined how mysterious molten “raindrops” in meteorites formed — and used that information to date Jupiter’s formation. The raindrops are called chondrules. They’re strange …