Certain features set Werner's syndrome apart from the usual age-related diseases.

Shorter telomeres are thought to be associated with a greater risk of age-related diseases.

They seem destined for center stage in the war against common cancers and perhaps other age-related diseases.

In later years, the free radical theory was expanded to include not only aging per se, but also age-related diseases.

The foundation's stated goal is to "transform the way the world researches and treats age-related disease".

Through house calls, residents meet older people who are independent and even vigorous, despite chronic, age-related diseases.

This could delay the onset of age-related diseases and increase lifespan.

The animals are free of age-related disease and appear healthy in every respect except that they are generally less fertile.

Support will also be given to studies on cancer, age-related diseases and women's health problems.

They call for research and better practice in the care of age-related diseases.