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Does drinking coffee help you live longer?
By Martin McGuigan published
Habitual coffee consumption may lower your risk of heart disease and death in a given time period, but the jury is still out on whether it promotes longevity.
Scientists find species that don’t seem to age. What does it mean for humans?
By Stephanie Pappas published
Some species of turtles age very slowly or not at all, according to new studies of both captive and wild populations. How do they do it?
World's oldest person dies in Japan at age 119
By Rachael Rettner published
She held the title of world's oldest living person for three years.
Skin cells made 30 years younger with new 'rejuvenation' technique
By Siddhi Camila Lama published
The researchers used a new method to turn back the biological clock on skin cells by three decades.
Anti-aging vaccine shows promise in mice — will it work in humans?
By Nicoletta Lanese published
The vaccine targets so-called senescent cells, which accumulate with age.
Will humans ever be immortal?
By Patrick Pester published
Humans are getting better at staving off death our technological and medical advances. But could humans ever become immortal?
World's oldest identical twins are 107 years (and 300 days) old
By Rachael Rettner published
Guinness World Records certified the title this month.
People who live to 100 have unique gut bacteria signatures
By Rachael Rettner published
These bacteria may help ward off infections.
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