Superagers and stem cells: cracking the code of longevity

How reprogrammed cells from centenarians could revolutionize ageing and disease research

Ultra-processed foods like packaged snacks and sugary cereals may speed up ageing

Foods with high sugar, salt, and processing disrupt metabolism and gut health

Stem cell therapy shows promise in slowing ageing and preventing disease

Mesenchymal stem cells may revolutionize healthcare by combating inflammation and ageing

Pescatarian diet found to lower death risk in older adults, study shows

Adding fish to a vegetarian diet may boost longevity in seniors

Lab-grown testicles offer hope for male infertility research

Artificial testicle technology could lead to a better understanding of male reproduction

Debunking temporal scarcity: transhumanist vision of radical life extension

Zoltan Istvan argues that technology will fundamentally shift the equation

Feeding dogs once daily might improve health and cognitive function

This is another indicator that time restricted eating (TRE) has benefits in mammals

Ex-wife was accused of stealing frozen bodies - possibly for revenge

Cryopreservation protects the dead body from decomposition process after death.

Gene mutations in DNA may impact lifespan and fertility

Study accelerated public awareness on genome sequencing & inspires new treatment approaches

Parkinson's patient can swim again after stem cell transplant

Study and procedure represent a milestone in personalized medicine for Parkinson's

Presence of coronavirus in sewage quantitatively reflects number infected

Quickly becomes inactive in faeces and sewage so there's no risk of infection

Should you pop in 'smart drugs' to get an upper hand

Nootropics might seem attractive to try but have side effects & a questionable efficacy

New personalized cancer drugs emerge from labs and enter trials

Days of receiving one-size-fits-all regimens of chemotherapy and radiation may soon be in the past

3 people play tetris together using brainwaves alone

A system allows individuals to communicate between each other using rudimentary signals guided by their own brainwaves

Genes responsible for Galápagos Tortoise's longevity

All this to become the longest living beings on Earth and maybe more

Genes for longevity in Galápagos tortoises

All these genes couldn't save them from human hunters

Parkinson’s Disease Treatment Enters Human Trials

New stem cell treatment for Parkinson's entered the human trial stage in August

Vegetarian Diet Could Help You Live Longer

Replacing animal-based protein with plant-based proteins was found to reduce heart disease

Why Does Hair Turn Gray? Scientists May Know

Melanocytes make melanin which gives our hair its colour. Special stem cells then add melanocyte...

Mediterranean Diet Could Delay Alzheimer’s by 3 Years

Researchers measured biomarkers for Alzheimer’s in 70 volunteers aged 30 to 60. Participants spl...

Disease X Could One Day Kill Millions

Disease X has been added to the World Health Organization's (WHO) list of maladies. Could cause ...

AI Predicts If You Will Die This Year

Predicts whether someone will die within three months to a year. Algorithm studied health record...

Why Some People Age Faster Than Others

Genetic pathway identified that may regulate the rate at which we age. Longevity and behavioral ...

Shortage Could Leave U.S. With Deadly Flu Pandemic

United States relies on foreign trade for many medical needs. About 30 essential items, these inc...

Human Transplant Organs Should Be As Common As Cell Phones

Joseph Vacanti one of the authors of “The Vacanti Mouse” - a mouse with a human ear on its back r...

Dental Fillings Heal Teeth With Stem Cells

New filling stimulates stem cells to encourage the growth of dentin — the bony material that make...

Good education adds a decade to life expectancy

Life expectancy of college-educated white men 11.9 years longer than their low-educated counterpa...

U.S. Military Plans Cyborg Soldiers with new DARPA Project

Implantable chip could connect their brains directly to computers. Neural Engineering System Des...

Silicon Valley Is Trying to Make Humans Immortal—and Finding Some Success