The first comprehensive map of nearly the entire Greenland shark genome is beginning to reveal some of the genetic clues behind its incredibly long life. The work could one day help scientists develop ...

A small study found that people taking semaglutide showed signs of slower biological aging compared with those taking a placebo.

The experimental drug combo dasatinib and quercetin (known for short as D+Q) is one of the most promising anti-aging ...

Fact checked by Nick Blackmer Delaying menopause has gained attention as a potential way to extend healthspan.Menopause ...

Doctors followed standard testing guidelines, which recommend discontinuing screenings for men over 70 years old. Should that ...

There is a certain kind of tiredness that comes from repeatedly waking up at night. Many people experience it but rarely talk ...

A new study identifies vgll3 as a key gene that promotes rapid growth and early reproduction while increasing the risk of aging and cancer later in life. The findings provide rare experimental ...

Shortly after 10 a.m. on March 31, the state’s elder abuse hotline got a call about a 65-year-old woman who was potentially at imminent risk of danger. The Allegheny County woman, the caller ...

Mesenchymal drift may help explain how cells lose stable identity and acquire pro-fibrotic, inflammatory mesenchymal traits ...

When most humans reach late adulthood, their ability to coordinate movements and maintain balance, broadly referred to as motor control, tends to gradually decline. While these changes in motor ...

For years, researchers have been building an ever-longer list of dementia risk factors: poor diet, lack of exercise, social isolation, air pollution, untreated hearing loss, diabetes, high blood ...

Growing older affects every part of the body, including the brain. Many people notice changes in memory, concentration, and mental sharpness as they age. Scientists have long known that aging ...