Although long life tends to run in families, genetics has far less influence on life span than previously thought, according to a new analysis of an aggregated set of family trees of more than 400 million people. The results ...
Nov 6, 2018
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The limits of human existence might not be as limited as we have long thought.
Jun 28, 2018
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The genetic basis of lifespan determination is poorly understood. Most research has been done on short-lived animals, and it is unclear if these insights can be transferred to long-lived mammals like humans. By comparing ...
Apr 4, 2018
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UT Southwestern Medical Center researchers find that an FDA-approved drug to treat high blood pressure seems to extend life span in worms via a cell signaling pathway that may mimic caloric restriction.
Dec 21, 2017
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Early term deliveries impact babies' long-term health with increased risk of diabetes and obesity-related illnesses as well as a shortened life span, according to a new study by Ben-Gurion University of the Negev (BGU) researchers.
Aug 7, 2017
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A study investigated whether children whose mothers had an alcohol-related disorder would be at risk of early-life contact with the justice system, which can lead to many negative outcomes across an individual's life span. ...
Jun 26, 2017
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Centenarians have a lower incidence of chronic illness than those in their 80s and 90s, according to research from the George Washington University (GW).
Jun 7, 2017
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(HealthDay)—Young adults with HIV who get treatment are living longer in North America and Europe, a new study finds.
May 11, 2017
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A new review proposes a theory to explain how calorie restriction can extend life across a variety of species.
May 3, 2017
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Pudgy roundworms storing a particular type of fat live longer than their more svelte counterparts, according to a study by researchers at the Stanford University School of Medicine.
Apr 5, 2017
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