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New York Post
7 hours ago
- Health
- New York Post
Your body starts aging faster at this ‘inflection point' — it's earlier than you might think
Are you over the hill? A shocking new study has pinpointed the exact window when the human aging process begins to accelerate — and it happens well before you reach senior status. Researchers found the body breaks down unevenly, with one vital organ taking the hardest hit and possibly speeding up damage elsewhere. 3 Your body's organs aren't aging at the same rate — with one particularly susceptible to early decline. Vane Nunes – In the study, Chinese scientists analyzed 516 tissue samples from 76 organ donors between the ages of 14 and 68, all of whom died from accidental traumatic brain injury. The samples covered all of the body's major biological systems, including cardiovascular, digestive, immune, endocrine and skin. Using advanced analysis, the team found that the number of 48 proteins linked to disease became significantly more prominent as donor age increased. The proteins were tied to a host of conditions, from cardiovascular disease and tissue fibrosis to fatty liver and liver-related tumors. But not all organs aged equally. Protein-level changes in the adrenal gland — the hormone-producing powerhouse — began showing up as early as age 30. But the real shift happened between ages 45 and 55, when protein expression ramped up rapidly across several major organ systems. 3 The body likely hits an 'inflection point' where aging begins to accelerate around the age of 50. micromonkey – The most dramatic changes showed up in the aorta, the body's main artery responsible for sending oxygen-rich blood from the heart to the rest of the body. 'Temporal analysis revealed an aging inflection around age 50, with blood vessels being a tissue that ages early and is markedly susceptible to aging,' the study authors wrote. One protein in particular, known as GAS6, stood out. Its levels rose in the aorta as donors got older — and researchers think it may play a central role in triggering aging throughout the body. In experiments, the team injected young mice with GAS6. After, they found that the rodents developed clear signs of premature aging, including weak grip strength, poor balance and visible damage to their blood vessels. 3 Blood vessels may carry proteins that promote aging throughout the body, researcher suspect. AJ_stock_photos – 'Blood vessels seem to act as a conduit carrying molecules that promote aging throughout the body,' Guanghui Liu, a researcher at the Chinese Academy of Sciences who lead the study, said in an interview with local news outlet The Chosun Daily. The findings reinforce the growing belief that aging doesn't happen on a straight timeline. However, further research is needed to declare 50 a biological breaking point, according to Maja Olecka, a scientist at the Leibniz Institute on Aging — Fritz Lipmann Institute in Germany, who was not involved in the study. 'There are these waves of age-related changes,' Olecka told Scientific American. 'But it is still difficult to make a general conclusion about the timing of the inflection points.' In the US, nearly 58 million Americans are 65 and older — and that number is projected to soar to nearly 89 million by 2060, according to the National Institute on Aging. While good health is key to independence and productivity later in life, a staggering 93% of older Americans have at least one chronic condition — and nearly 80% suffer from two or more. 'These insights may facilitate the development of targeted interventions for ageing and age-related diseases, paving the way to improve the health of older adults,' the study authors concluded.
Mint
27-06-2025
- Mint
Man sets fire to a moving train in Seoul over divorce in viral video
A 67-year-old man in South Korea has been indicted for setting a moving subway train on fire in Seoul, allegedly in a fit of rage over his divorce. The shocking incident, which left several passengers injured, has sparked concern over public safety and mental health issues. The accused, identified by his surname Won, allegedly poured petrol inside a running train on Seoul Subway Line 5 and set it ablaze while it was passing through an undersea tunnel between Yeouinaru and Mapo stations on May 31. According to the Seoul Southern District Prosecutors' Office, Won has been charged with attempted murder, arson on a moving vehicle, and violating the Railway Safety Act. Authorities said he committed the act out of frustration over the outcome of his divorce proceedings. Disturbing footage from the incident, now widely shared on social media, shows the man walking inside the subway coach with a bottle in hand, pouring a flammable liquid on the floor. Moments later, he sets himself and the surrounding area on fire, triggering panic among passengers. The blaze left six passengers injured, while 23 others—including the accused—were treated for smoke inhalation. In total, 129 people received emergency medical assistance. According to The Chosun Daily, the damage to public property has been estimated at over 330 million won (approximately ₹ 2 crore), with one subway car severely burnt. Won was transferred to prosecutors on June 9 following police custody. Authorities say investigations are ongoing to assess gaps in subway security and prevent such incidents in the future. Meanwhile, South Korean police have detained six US citizens who were attempting to deliver around 1,300 plastic bottles filled with rice, dollar notes and Bibles to North Korea, a police official said on Friday. The group had been trying to float the bottles by sea at a border island west of the capital Seoul near the isolated North before being spotted by a military patrol, the official at the Incheon Ganghwa Police Station told Reuters.
India Today
27-06-2025
- India Today
Seoul man frustrated over divorce sets fire to subway. Video goes viral
A man's anger over his divorce turned into a public safety nightmare after he allegedly set fire to a moving subway in Seoul, which injured several 67-year-old man, identified only by his surname Won, has been indicted after allegedly pouring petrol inside the running train and lighting it on to reports, the incident occurred on May 31 aboard Seoul Subway Line 5 while the train was travelling through the undersea tunnel between Yeouinaru and Mapo According to the Seoul Southern District Prosecutors' Office, Won has been charged with attempted murder, arson on a moving vehicle, and violating the Railway Safety said he acted out of frustration over the outcome of his divorce a video that has now gone viral, Won is seen walking inside the coach with a bottle, dousing the floor in liquid. Passengers begin fleeing the compartment. Within seconds, he sets his clothes on fire, sparking chaos inside the moving the video here: The blaze left six passengers injured and 23, including the suspect, hospitalised for smoke total, 129 people received emergency medical assistance. Damage to public property was estimated at 330 million won (over Rs 2 crore), including severe damage to one of the subway cars, The Chosun Daily was handed over to prosecutors on June 9 following police custody. According to local reports, authorities are continuing their investigation to ensure such incidents do not recur.- EndsMust Watch
Time of India
11-06-2025
- General
- Time of India
South Korean KF-16 fighter crashes during Red Flag-Alaska military exercise, both pilots eject
A KF-16 combat aircraft crashed on Wednesday (June 11) while participating in a training mission for Red Flag-Alaska military exercise. The two pilots in the fighter ejected and were taken to a hospital. However, the extent of injuries suffered by the two pilots is not known. The South Korean fighter jet is a domestically produced variant of the US F-16 fighting Falcon . The two-seater plane was taking off for a sortie as part of a multinational air combat drill when the two pilots ejected following an emergency. According to the South Korean Air Force statement, the KF-16's landing gear malfunctioned during the take-off forcing the pilots to ditch the aircraft and pull the ejection seat. "Take-off and landing are when fighter jets are most vulnerable to accidents. That the pilots survived speaks to the strength of their training," a South Korean Air Force officer who did not wish to be identified told The Chosun Daily website. US military organises the Red Flag-Alaska under its Pacific Air Force command four times in a year. The 10-day air combat training exercise involves joint offensive counter-air, interdiction, close air support, and large force employment training in a simulated combat environment. Live Events South Korea has sent 11 aircraft and about 100 defence officials to take part in the military exercise. The South Korean planes include KF-16 fighters and KC-330 aerial refuelling tankers. A total of 10 KF-16 fighter jets have crashed since the aircraft first joined the South Korean Air Force in 1999. Two of the KF-16s have crashed in March and April 2025.
Miami Herald
14-05-2025
- Politics
- Miami Herald
US Ally Revives Aircraft Carrier Plan Amid North Korea Threat
South Korea, a United States ally, is set to revive its plan to construct an aircraft carrier amid threats from its nuclear neighbor, North Korea, local media reported. Newsweek has contacted South Korea's military for comment by Facebook message. The North Korean Embassy in China did not immediately respond to a request for comment. North Korea has been threatening to use force against South Korea, which is protected by U.S. forces stationed in the country. The Pentagon has frequently deployed aircraft carriers to the Korean Peninsula to demonstrate its commitment and extended deterrence to its ally. While North Korea's naval power remains inferior to that of the U.S. and South Korea, it is bolstering its navy by building missile-armed destroyers and a nuclear-powered submarine. Recently, U.S. and South Korean navies conducted a joint drill to strengthen their ability to counter simultaneous attacks. This came after the North Korean launch of multiple short-range ballistic missiles over the Sea of Japan-referred to as the East Sea in South Korea. The South Korean military will move forward with its aircraft carrier project after making modifications, newspaper The Chosun Daily reported on Monday. The original plan called for the construction of a 30,000-ton vessel equipped with F-35B stealth fighter jets. Under the revised project, the proposed aircraft carrier will be transformed into a "multifunctional unmanned combat force command ship," capable of carrying dozens of drones for a range of missions, including combat, self-detonation, surveillance and reconnaissance. A self-detonation drone, also known as a kamikaze attack drone, is designed to crash into its target. North Korea tested this type of drone last November and put it into mass production. Citing the South Korean military, the report said the navy recently presented the new plan to a defense committee of the National Assembly. The so-called "drone carrier" will be capable of responding to North Korean threats by conducting strikes, as well as raid and landing operations. The project was first launched under the Moon Jae-in administration, which held office from 2017 to 2022. However, it was suspended by the succeeding administration, led by President Yoon Suk Yeol, who was removed from office last month for his declaration of martial law. The South Korean navy tested the "drone carrier" concept last November, when a Gray Eagle unmanned aircraft-capable of short takeoffs and landings-launched from the amphibious landing ship ROKS Dokdo and landed at a ground base. This demonstrated the versatility of short takeoff and landing capability aboard a warship not designed for fixed-wing aircraft, the South Korean navy said at the time, which also proved that new capabilities can be added without costly, major modifications to existing warships. The South Korean navy said: "We have taken into account the situation of future maritime warfare and the development of artificial intelligence, unmanned technology, etc. It is necessary to…build an unmanned composite combat system as soon as possible." Specialist outlet The War Zone said: "The Republic of Korea Armed Forces already operates a wide range of drones, ranging in size from Israeli-made Harpy loitering munitions to U.S.-supplied RQ-4B Block 30 Global Hawk high-altitude, long-endurance, remotely piloted aircraft." Republic of Korea is the official name of South Korea. According to The Chosun Daily, the modified, drone-equipped aircraft carrier could be constructed as early as the late 2030s, if a final decision is made within the year. Related Articles US and Ally Stage Naval Drills in Warning to North KoreaNorth Korea Fires New Missile Warning at US and AlliesMap Shows Where China Is Imposing Fishing Ban on NeighborsNorth Korea Photos Offer Glimpse of Kim Jong Un's Tank Factory 2025 NEWSWEEK DIGITAL LLC.
