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'Young Blood' Transfusions to Prevent Aging Are Unproven and Risky, FDA Warns
By Rachael Rettner published
If you think the idea of getting a transfusion with "young blood" to ward off aging sounds far-fetched, well, U.S. health officials agree.
Study: You're Going to Keep Aging Until You Die
By Rafi Letzter published
Once you reach a very advanced age, you reach a sort of "aging plateau," according to some experts. A new study argues that this is wrong.
US Life Expectancy Dropped in 2017. Drug Overdose Deaths Are a Big Reason Why
By Rachael Rettner published
Life expectancy for the average person in the U.S. dropped slightly in 2017, and drug overdose deaths likely played a role.
Why Life Expectancy in 2040 Could Be Lower Than It Is Today
By Yasemin Saplakoglu published
Life expectancy is expected to rise in 2040, under most circumstances
Have Humans Reached Their Limit on Life Span? These Researchers Say No.
By Yasemin Saplakoglu published
As Lindsay Lohan once said, “The limit does not exist.”
Your Pee May Reveal Your True Biological Age
By Christopher Wanjek published
Could your pee reveal your youth?
Could 'Facial Yoga' Really Make You Look Younger?
By Rachael Rettner published
Regularly practicing facial "yoga," or exercises for your facial muscles, may actually make you look younger, early research suggests.
Sorry, You Can't Stop Aging – Here's the Math to Prove It
By Samantha Mathewson published
Growing old is a natural part of life, but that hasn't stopped people from turning to anti-aging skin treatments, specialized diets and other tricks to try to reverse the effects of aging.
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