ASPREE Project News
Alcohol consumption, heart disease and all-cause mortality in older adults
Moderate drinking of alcohol associated with reduced risk of heart disease, ASPREE data reveals Key points: The...
ASPREE-XT Microbiome Sub-Study Begins!
Studying gut microbiome and health in older adults. There is increasing evidence that our gut microbiome can play a...
Blood pressure variability associated with increased risk of dementia, especially in men
High long term blood pressure variability (BPV) in older adults, particularly men, is associated with an increased...
Statin Use Not Linked To Cognitive Decline and Dementia in Older Adults
A new observational study shows that statins, the first-line cholesterol-lowering drugs known for preventing...
New polygenic risk score for melanoma
New genomic tool advances melanoma risk prediction in older Australians Researchers have developed a new...
Effect of aspirin on long-term management of depression
Analysis shows aspirin’s potential adverse effect on mood in older adults with pre-existing depression ...
ALSOP reveals widespread use of complementary medicine in older Australians
First comprehensive data on complementary medicine use by community-dwelling older Australians Almost 75% of...
Meet the team: Introducing a US ASPREE investigator
Above: Prof Mike Ernst is a US based investigator to the ASPREE project. Meet Professor Mike Ernst Michael E....
Aspirin and major gastrointestinal bleeding risk
New analysis identifies potential risk of major GI bleeding in older adults A closer analysis of data from the...
Update: ASPREE-XT study visits and COVID-19
Important information about ASPREE-XT study visits and COVID-19 The ASPREE-XT study team continues to adapt...