Genetics
New research links genes to a longer human lifespan
A group of genes that play an essential role in building components of our cells can also impact human lifespan, finds a new study led by UCL researchers.
Jan 25, 2022
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News tagged with lifespan
Gerontology & Geriatrics
Grape seed extract found to extend lifespan of old mice
A team of researchers affiliated with a host of institutions in China and the U.S. has found that injecting procyanidin C1 (PCC1), a chemical found in grape seed extract, into older mice extended their lifespan. In their ...
Health
An overview of the effectiveness of anti-aging diets
A small team of researchers from the University of Washington and one with the Pennington Biomedical Research Center, has conducted a review of research conducted regarding the effectiveness of anti-aging diets and has found ...
Oncology & Cancer
Cancer shortens lifespan in transplant recipients
People who have received organ transplants face an elevated risk of developing cancer, primarily due to immunosuppression from medications to prevent organ rejection, as well as underlying medical conditions. An important ...
Sep 20, 2021
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
New metric shows COVID cut average lifespan by nearly a decade in parts of US
At its peak, COVID-19 drastically reduced the average human lifespan—by as much as nine years in one U.S. state—according to a new longevity metric developed at UCLA.
Aug 6, 2021
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Genetics
Researchers identify new genes linked to longer reproductive lifespan in women
The age at which women go through menopause is critical for fertility and impacts healthy aging in women, but reproductive aging has been difficult for scientists to study and insights into the underlying biology are limited.
Aug 4, 2021
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Health
Gaps in life expectancy, health, and economic opportunity between the richest and poorest parts of England
A new report, co-produced by the Business School (formerly Cass), entitled 'The Cost of Inequality', has exposed the gaps in life expectancy, health, and economic opportunity between the richest and poorest parts of England.
Jul 5, 2021
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Updated analysis of US COVID-19 deaths shows drops, disparities in average lifespans
An updated analysis of American COVID-19 deaths throughout 2020 reveals an even bigger drop in average life expectancy as well as still-substantial disparities by race and ethnicity.
Jun 24, 2021
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Medical research
New discovery shows how living longer can be achieved without eating less
Monash scientists have provided new insights into the role of protein and cholesterol in diet which may have implications for aging.
Jan 27, 2021
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Medical research
Blood pressure drug may be key to increasing lifespan, new study shows
Since time immemorial, people have been fascinated by ways to stop aging. Nearly every culture has stories to tell about people who lived for thousands of years, showing that extending lifespan has always been a deep desire ...
Dec 18, 2020
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