Aging
Latest about Aging

What are 'Blue Zones,' and do they really hold the secrets to a longer life?
By Anna Gora published
Blue Zones were proposed as regions with some of the oldest people in the world, though recent studies cast some doubt on the idea. Do these regions still hold insights about longevity?

'Zombie cells' in the body tied to aging may actually help heal tissue damage
By Nicoletta Lanese published
"Zombie cells" both contribute to age-related disease and help heal important tissues.

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.

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.
Get the world’s most fascinating discoveries delivered straight to your inbox.


