
Is there a ‘window of opportunity’ to prevent Alzheimer’s in women?
A pair of new studies point to the role of early menopause and hormone treatment in cognitive decline, but more research is needed, experts say

Is there a ‘window of opportunity’ to prevent Alzheimer’s in women?
A pair of new studies point to the role of early menopause and hormone treatment in cognitive decline, but more research is needed, experts say

Super agers have an immune system superpower
Could this secret cellular weapon be the key to longevity?


Estrogen-only hormone therapy could lower risk of Alzheimer’s
In a retrospective study, people taking estrogen-only hormone therapy for menopause were less likely to see signs of dementia

America is embarking on a risky experiment with GLP-1s and aging
Are GLP-1s for life? What we know about getting older on weight-loss drugs

Silicon Valley's longevity biohackers are engaged in a dangerous experiment
Influencers and ultra-rich people looking to extend their lifespan are trading tips and tricks on how to eke out extra years

Cynthia Kenyon
The noted aging researcher talks about how scientists are like birds

World-first: therapy to make cells young again given to a person
The first participant has been treated in a landmark clinical trial of cellular reprogramming, which aims to rejuvenate aging cells

Amputated sea cucumber tissue keeps living for years—possibly forever
The discarded fragments of this creature apparently refuse to die, leading researchers to claim immortality

‘Universal’ aging clocks offer new clues to longevity
A new study could help identify promising treatments to extend the human lifespan, researchers say

Getting the same amount of rest each day may be tied to slower biological aging
Stable rhythms of rest and activity are associated with healthier biological age markers, a new study suggests

How Greenland sharks keep their hearts beating for centuries
Greenland sharks have hearts that can function normally for more than a century

Older people have fewer seasonal allergies than young people. Here's why
Do declining immune systems explain the trend, or is something else going on? Experts explain