Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Biohacking strategies are reversing aging. As our understanding of aging evolves, so do the tools doctors use to slow it down—or ...

Improvements in public health have allowed humankind to survive to older ages than ever before, but, for many people, these added golden years are not spent in good health. Aging is a natural part of ...

As we age, our cells don’t just wear down—they reorganize. Researchers found that cells actively remodel a key structure called the endoplasmic reticulum, reducing protein-producing regions while ...

Researchers found that the body’s natural recycling system, the lysosome, plays a vital role in removing the protein that drives premature aging. When this system breaks down, aging speeds up. By ...

Northwestern Medicine scientists have discovered how molecular "traffic controllers" in cells influence aging and cellular senescence—a state where cells stop dividing but remain metabolically active.

This illustration shows the major cell types affected by cellular senescence in various skeletal diseases. As the body ages, senescent cells accumulate in different tissues—including bone, cartilage, ...

Recent breakthroughs in anti-aging research have opened up exciting possibilities for extending human healthspan. Scientists worldwide are uncovering innovative treatments that target the underlying ...

Coffee doesn’t just perk up your brain, it might be flipping important switches inside your cells, too. While known for boosting alertness and offering some health perks, caffeine also tinkers with ...

Health experts tend to go back and forth on whether or not caffeine is actually good for you, or how much you should ingest every day. No matter which side you land on, there's no arguing that a cup ...

The quest to delay aging has captivated humanity for centuries, driving countless searches for the fountain of youth. While we can’t stop time entirely, modern understanding of the aging process has ...