Breaking down fat byproducts could lead to healthier aging − researchers identify a key enzyme that does just that

Although you get your fatty acid levels routinely checked at the doctor’s, rarely do clinicians and researchers consider the effects of their potentially harmful byproducts.

Eyleen Jorgelina O'Rourke, Associate Professor of Biology and Cell Biology, University of Virginia • conversation
Jan. 22, 2024 ~5 min

Could dinosaurs be the reason humans can't live for 200 years?

Our mammal ancestors evolved to compete with dinosaurs but may have lost something in the process.

Joao Pedro de Magalhaes, Chair of Molecular Biogerontology, University of Birmingham • conversation
Dec. 20, 2023 ~7 min


What the world's oldest dog can tell us about ageing

There’s a surprising amount of crossover in what things help human and dog longevity.

Jacqueline Boyd, Senior Lecturer in Animal Science, Nottingham Trent University • conversation
Nov. 13, 2023 ~6 min

Centenarian blood tests give hints of the secrets to longevity

Centenarians tend to have lower levels of glucose, creatinine and uric acid from their sixties onwards.

Karin Modig, Associate Professor, Epidemiology, Karolinska Institutet • conversation
Oct. 9, 2023 ~6 min

Naked mole rat ‘longevity gene’ lets mice live longer

When researchers transferred a longevity gene from naked mole rats to mice, the mice lived longer and staved off age-related diseases like cancer.

Lindsey Valich-Rochester • futurity
Aug. 25, 2023 ~6 min

Are you a rapid ager? Biological age is a better health indicator than the number of years you've lived, but it's tricky to measure

Aging is a major risk factor for many chronic diseases. Figuring out what influences longevity and how to identify rapid agers could lead to healthier and longer lives for more people.

Aditi Gurkar, Assistant Professor of Geriatric Medicine, University of Pittsburgh • conversation
March 15, 2023 ~10 min

Study of older adults links 8 social factors to longevity

Researchers say survey powered by machine learning can predict independent living and longevity.

MGH Communications • harvard
Feb. 9, 2023 ~3 min

Marriage provides health benefits – and here's why

Most marriage and health studies have focused on married men and women. But more recent studies examine relationships in which partners have the same gender identity, the same biological sex and who are gender diverse.

Rosie Shrout, Assistant Professor of Human Development and Family Studies, Purdue University • conversation
Jan. 13, 2023 ~10 min


Life extension: the five most promising methods – so far

Life-extension therapies may be coming sooner than you think.

Lynne Cox, Associate Professor of Biochemistry, University of Oxford • conversation
Oct. 21, 2021 ~9 min

Raising the minimum wage is a health issue, too

It's not just about the money. Raising the minimum wage would lead to happier and healthier lives for millions of Americans.

Utibe Effiong, Board Certified Internal Medicine Physician and Public Health Scientist, MidMichigan Health, University of Michigan • conversation
March 24, 2021 ~5 min

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