Female giraffes with more friends live longer
Gregarious female giraffes that develop a sense of larger community live longer than those with fewer friends, a new study shows.
Feb. 25, 2021 • ~5 min
Colorful light reveals how worms get longer lives
A metabolite called colanic acid can extend the lifespan of worms as much as 50%. New research uses optogenetics to clarify that discovery.
Dec. 28, 2020 • ~9 min
Male baboons with female pals live longer
Having a female bestie gives male baboons a better chance of survival, a new study shows.
Sept. 23, 2020 • ~6 min
From marmots to mole-rats to marmosets – studying many genes in many animals is key to understanding how humans can live longer
Is there a single master gene that controls longevity in all mammals? Or are 'Fountain of Youth' genes little more than a myth?
July 1, 2020 • ~8 min
Isolation can cut your life short
Isolation and loneliness can have major physical and mental health consequences. New research shows socializing is critical to survival and longevity.
June 9, 2020 • ~5 min
‘Food stamps’ for kids increase earnings and lifespan
A study of 17.5 million Americans born between 1950 and 1980 shows that food assistance pay off in future earnings, education, and even lifespan.
April 24, 2020 • ~6 min
Places with lots of fast food have shorter life expectancy
Areas of the US with more fast food, lots of oil and gas extraction jobs, and higher population density have lower life expectancy, new research shows.
March 9, 2020 • ~6 min
People with mental disorders have higher risk of early death
"Apart from an increased risk of death due to suicide, we confirmed increased risk of death due to...cancer, respiratory diseases, and diabetes."
Oct. 29, 2019 • ~3 min
Early hardships of baboon moms take a toll on kids
For baboons, the effects of early adversity show up years later in the next generation, even when those offspring had it easier than their mothers did.
Sept. 26, 2019 • ~5 min
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