The wrinkly rodent barely seems to age and appears almost impervious to cancer, heart disease, and mental decline. Can these astounding abilities be adapted for humans?

A new McGill University study has found a direct link between age-related declines in neuron activity in the cerebellum and ...

The mitochondria, perhaps better known as the powerhouses of cells, are emerging as a possible factor in the pains of aging.

People have long given up on the search for the Fountain of Youth, a mythical spring that could reverse aging. But for some scientists, the hunt has not ended—it's just moved to a different place.

Toxic friends or family members can negatively affect mental health, but do they also make us age faster? A new study ...

Dr. Kiran Musunuru, Kerry Burnight, Jesse Eisenberg toasted to funding research, reimagining aging, and spreading altruism.

Investigating sex-specific factors could lead to more targeted therapies and better understanding of diseases, such as Alzheimer’s.

People think of blood pressure and cholesterol level as what's really going to measure their health, and they ignore the fact that actually the relationships in your life shape your health as well,” ...