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New Anti-Aging Clinical Trial Begins. For $1 Million, You Can Be a Participant.
By Nicoletta Lanese published
A Kansas-based company launched a clinical trial in Colombia to reverse aging. But will it work?

Declining Life Expectancy in America 'May Be the New Norm'
By Joshua A. Krisch published
U.S. life expectancy is declining mostly among "working age" Americans.

Could a Drug Cocktail Reverse Biological Aging?
By Nicoletta Lanese published
A small pilot study reportedly shaved years off participants' biological ages, but still needs to be replicated in larger studies.

Want to Live Longer? The Right Attitude May Help.
By Rachael Rettner published
Think life is great and expect that to continue? You may have high odds of living to a ripe old age, a new study suggests.

The World's Oldest People Might Not Be As Old As We Think
By Isobel Whitcomb published
Many of the world's oldest people are probably less old than we thought.

'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.
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