A family of longevity proteins has been examined in detail for the first time. The new insight may help create innovative treatments for a range of diseases, including some cancers, obesity, and diabetes. A molecule involved in aging gives up its secrets in a new study. A family of molecules called Klotho proteins has intrigued researchers interested in the aging …

Drug overdose deaths have reached unprecedented levels in the United States. Over the past two decades, drug overdoses have more than tripled to become the leading cause of injury deaths in the US. They now outnumber deaths from motor vehicle accidents and homicides, according to data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) / National Center for Health Statistics …

Regional Specialties Favoured by Long-Lived People Around the World Do you want to live to 110? You might be surprised by how many people are reluctant to answer that question with enthusiasm. One reason for the reluctance is they believe that their final 10 years will be full of pain. So, a better question would be one that focuses on …

The idea of a fountain of youth has been dreamed of since the beginning of time. It is said to be a mythical spring that can restore the youth of anyone who drinks its waters. Stories from ancient Ethiopia tell of special waters that, when consumed, lead to exceptional longevity. Alexander the Great was said to have crossed the deep …