Recent studies from Johns Hopkins Medicine have identified genetic links to Crohn's disease, a condition affecting 400,000 US citizens. The research suggests multiple genes contribute to the disease, with earlier onset in families with a history of the condition.
Research by Dr. Roger Rosenberg and colleagues found that people with one-fourth Cherokee or less ancestry had a lower risk of developing Alzheimer's disease, suggesting a potential protective genetic effect. The study suggests that ancestry may play a role in delaying the development of the disease after age 65.
Increasing retirement age to 70 could save $50-60 billion per year on Social Security costs, while also reducing payouts. The move would also encourage older workers to stay in the workforce longer, contributing to revenues.