Blood test could detect dozens of cancers early
BBC - 18-Oct-2025Galleri detected cancer in 1% of 25,000 adults, with 62% confirmed and over half at early stages
Health
Step one of living forever is staying healthy so this section covers key health topics and the latest research into common conditions and new therapeutic developments. Of particular interest are medical advances that reduce mortality rates – i.e. improving your chances of living long enough to live forever without you having to lift a finger!
Big Killers
There are a handful diseases that cause most deaths in the western world (i.e. where we don’t have to worry so much about poverty, famine or natural disasters). So, anything you can do to prevent these will greatly improve your chance of living forever.
Read more about: Antibiotic Resistance, Big Pharma, Cancer, Diabetes, Heart Disease, Mental Health, Musculoskeletal, Respiratory Disease, Stroke.
Health News
First pig liver transplant in a living human
New Scientist - 09-Oct-2025Gene-edited pig liver keeps patient alive for months, offering hope for future transplants
A new AI model can predict how diseases develop across a person’s life
Live Forever Club - 07-Oct-2025It warns, though, that predictions are not the same as causes
Your gut and brain are connected through millions of signals
Live Forever Club - 07-Oct-2025Healthy microbes can lift mood, sharpen memory, and protect against disease
Health Resources
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Alzheimer’s Research UK
Research charity that funds scientific studies to find ways to treat, cure or prevent all forms of dementia
The Role of Surgery in Diabetes and Obesity
Longevity Roadmap Podcast- Mitchell Roslin delves into the intricate challenges surrounding obesity
Why 400+ Alzheimer’s Drugs Failed (Here’s What Works)
Optispan podcast episode - Dr. Cory introduces a new perspective on understanding Alzheimer’s disease
Can cell therapy tackle hearing loss?
Podcast from Beyond Biotech-Simon Chandler discusses the various types of hearing loss
The radiotherapeutics boom
Podcast from Beyond Biotech- Ken Herrmann and Molecular Partners on the Future of Targeted Cancer Therapy
New German biotech spins out to develop radiotherapeutics
Podcast from Beyond Biotech- German biotech launches to develop radiotherapy-based treatments
01-Jul-2024
Smart Ageing Summit 2024 Highlights
Adrian reports back from a day of interesting talks in Oxford
02-May-2024
Monitoring my blood glucose response with a Freestyle Libre 3 CGM
What can continuous glucose monitor graphs tell you about your diet?
16-Feb-2024
Supplementing to Survive
Many biomarkers decline with age, but can you supplement to compensate and recover your health?
28-Jun-2023
Exponential Increase in Mortality and Diseases
The data and science behind the exponential growth in mortality with age
Topics covered in this page:
Dermatology, Digestive System, Health, Health and Social Care, Hearing Loss, History of Medicine, Kidney Disease, Liver Disease, Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Nervous System, Pain, Pain Relief, Preventative Medicine, Senses, Urinary system, Vision (health)
