A woman is exceeding expectations and living her life to the fullest despite being diagnosed with a rapid-aging disease. In PEOPLE's exclusive clip from the upcoming episode of One Day in My Body, ...

A new breakthrough in a rare genetic disease which causes children to age rapidly has been discovered using 'longevity genes' found in people who live exceptionally long lives—over 100 years old. The ...

Children who develop deep wrinkles, stunted growth, and rapidly aging bones and blood vessels as early as 1 to 2 years of age may be suffering from Hutchinson-Gilford Progeria Syndrome (HGPS), a rare ...

The human body experiences rapid changes around age 50, according to a new study. Maskot/Getty Images While we can try to slow it down, human aging is something we currently can’t stop from happening.

A teenager whose battle with a rare genetic condition that accelerates the aging process inspired professional athletes and spurred medical research was honored at his funeral on Tuesday. Hundreds of ...

A recent discovery indicates that it is sometimes the body's own alarms that accelerate aging. By mistaking damaged DNA ...

New research shows that dialing down an overactive immune sensor can restore tissue health in severe genetic disorders, reshaping how scientists think about aging and DNA damage. The human immune ...

Anti-aging supplements have reached new heights, with billions, even trillions, of dollars changing hands. But what do we really know about their benefits and risks? Anti-aging supplements are ...

Epigenetic aging clocks use DNA methylation patterns to measure biological age and predict health risks across human tissues.

Growing older often brings new health challenges. Heart disease, dementia, depression and diabetes become more common with ...