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UTSW Research: Heart failure, diet’s impact on aging, and MS drugs: Newsroom - UT Southwestern, Dallas, Texas

Source: UT Southwestern • Published: 01 Oct 2026, 00:00

Summarized by Masters of Longevity from UT Southwestern.

Research highlights summarizing recent studies on how social factors, diet, and medication formulations relate to aging and neurological and cardiovascular health.

UTSW Research: Heart failure, diet’s impact on aging, and MS drugs: Newsroom - UT Southwestern, Dallas, Texas
Key Takeaways
  • Proteomic analysis of 9,879 ARIC participants identified dozens of plasma proteins tied to social disadvantage and higher heart failure risk.
  • Calorie restriction in mice reduced new age‑related DNA mutations across liver, kidney, and brain, with largest effects in liver cells.
  • Generic dimethyl fumarate, fingolimod, and teriflunomide showed more variable immune biomarker profiles compared with brand formulations.
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