Jun 17 2011

How Hair Turns Gray

Tag: Aging,Stem CellsMarianne English @ 3:10 pm
We've all heard it before: Too much stress will give you gray hair. But is that true?

May 17 2011

As Boomers Retire, Millennials Make Their Mark

While it is impossible to predict the future, experts say that population changes tend to follow patterns.

Mar 14 2011

Japan Struggles to Manage Nuclear Leaks

The operator of an earthquake-hit Japanese nuclear plant said Sunday that the cooling system of another reactor was not working and risked a possible explosion.

Mar 10 2011

Humans Age at Same Rate as Chimps, Gorillas

So much for the wonders of technology and medicine, for all our advances, human mortality rates are on par with chimps.

Jan 04 2011

Walking Speed Could Predict Lifespan in Seniors

Tag: Aging,Health,WalkingEmily Sohn @ 10:00 pm
Walking speed may be a better indicator of longevity than other measurements, such as blood pressure or weight.

Dec 10 2010

U.S. Life Expectancy Declines

Tag: Aging,Death and Dying,HealthDiscovery News - Top Stories @ 7:30 pm
Heart disease remained the leading cause of death in the United States, followed by cancer.

Dec 08 2010

Do Free Radicals Really Cause Aging?

Tag: Aging,Life Science,WormsJessica Marshall @ 7:15 pm
These much maligned molecules may not be entirely harmful after all. In fact, a new study suggests they could help us live longer.

Dec 02 2010

BPA May Inhibit Pregnancy

Exposure to the chemical BPA very early in life might make it hard to get pregnant later on.

Nov 17 2010

Stem Cells Create Mighty Mice

Tag: Aging,Humans,Medicine,Stem CellsDiscovery News - Top Stories @ 1:26 pm
Stem cell injections boosted the leg muscles of mice and warded off the typical loss of muscle mass.

Nov 15 2010

Early Wrinkles No Sign of an Early Grave

Tag: Aging,Death and Dying,Health,MedicineEmily Sohn @ 4:30 pm
Looking older doesn't necessarily mean you'll die young, but youthfulness is no guarantee of longevity.

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