EvolutionApril 1, 2015
What a Body Built to Last 100 Years Would Look Like
We would look a lot different if evolution had designed the human body to work well for a century or more
Stories by Bruce A. Carnes
HealthDecember 29, 2008
No Truth to the Fountain of Youth
Fifty-one scientists who study aging have issued a warning to the public: no anti-aging remedy on the market today has been proved effective. Here's why they are speaking up
HealthJune 1, 2004
No Truth to the Fountain of Youth
Fifty-one scientists who study aging have issued a warning to the public: no antiaging remedy on the market today has been proved effective. Here's why they are speaking up
EvolutionMay 1, 2003
If Humans were Built to Last
The SciencesJune 1, 2002
Essay: No Truth to the Fountain of Youth
HealthMarch 1, 2001
If Humans Were Built to Last
PERSON DESIGNED FOR A HEALTHY OLD AGE might possess the features highlighted here, along with countless other external and internal adjustments.
HealthApril 1, 1993
The Aging of the Human Species
Our species has modified the evolutionary forces that have always limited life expectancy. Policymakers must consequently prepare to meet the needs of a population that will soon be much older