Aging
Common Chemical Strongly Linked to Parkinson's
Service members stationed at Camp Lejeune, where water was contaminated, had a 70 percent greater risk of developing the movement disorder, new study finds
Older Dogs With Dementia Sleep Poorly—Just Like Humans
The findings may help veterinarians and pet parents identify canine cognitive decline
Stress Can Age You, but It Could Be Reversed, Study Says
While stressful events like surgery and pregnancy can raise biological age—which is linked to health risks—the change may not be permanent
World’s Oldest Known Person, a French Nun, Dies at 118
Sister André survived both world wars, the 1918 influenza pandemic and even a Covid-19 diagnosis at the age of 116
Could Getting Rid of Old Cells Help People Live Disease-Free for Longer?
Researchers are investigating medicines that selectively kill decrepit cells to promote healthy aging
Seven Scientific Discoveries From 2022 That May Lead to New Inventions
Nature is a breeding ground for innovative solutions to everything from aging to plastic pollution
Second Death Tied to Experimental Alzheimer’s Treatment
While the new drug is seen as a breakthrough, these deaths highlight a possible risk to patients on blood thinners, experts say
Transplanted Livers Can Survive Past 100
These organs that live for more than a century could raise the age of potential donors, perhaps shortening waits for the life-saving procedure
Alzheimer's Drug Shows 'Most Encouraging Results' Yet in Clinical Trial
The medication aims to clear destructive plaque from the brain and slow cognitive decline
‘Immortal Jellyfish’ Could Spur Discoveries About Human Aging
After reaching maturity, these deep-sea creatures can revert to a juvenile stage and repeat their life cycle
Loss of Y Chromosome in Mice May Lead to Heart Failure
A new study suggests the same loss in humans may lead to increased mortality
Kane Tanaka, World's Oldest Person, Dies at 119
According to her family, the Japanese supercentenarian had been hospitalized and discharged repeatedly in recent weeks
Yellow-Bellied Marmot Hibernation Could Unlock the Key to Longevity
The fluffy rodents stop aging when they curl up in their dens for winter and start again once they emerge in spring
Scientists Will Study the Effects of Microgravity on Skin at the International Space Station
The experiment, using engineered skin samples, could lead to better skin care products
How Can Ant and Termite Queens Live So Long?
Scientists are working to understand the matriarchs, who can survive decades while investing huge amounts of energy into reproduction
Old-Age Record Could Reach 130 by Century's End
Analysis of supercentenarians suggests human lifespan may have no limit
107-Year-Old Japanese Sisters Are the World's Oldest Identical Twins
Umeno Sumiyama and Koume Kodama were born on the island of Shodoshima on November 5, 1913
Fecal Transplants May Reverse Brain Aging in Mice
Older rodents showed improved cognition and behavior after receiving a microbiome refresh from younger rodents
A Peek Inside the World's Greatest Record Store
A lovable grouch, obsessed with the magic of American sidewalk harmony, runs the Philadelphia shop
FDA Approval of a New Alzheimer's Drug Comes With Controversy
Aducanumab is the first approved drug that targets a possible underlying cause of Alzheimer's disease
