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Researchers have discovered how an ion channel in the brain’s neurons has a kind of ‘molecular memory’, which contributes to…

Should 18-year-olds have access to workplace retirement plans like 401(k)s? If bipartisan legislation reintroduced this week in Congress becomes law,…

Higher intakes of black tea, berries, citrus fruits and apples could help to promote healthy ageing, new research has found.…

CT scans use ionizing radiation to create cross-sectional images of the body, providing more detail than X-rays. kckate16/iStockphoto/Getty Images hide…

For human health, prematurely aging cells are a big problem. When a cell ages and stops growing, its function changes,…

Air pollution contributes to nearly 7 million premature deaths each year, and its effects go far beyond the lungs. Breathing…

Longevity isn’t just determined by how hard we try and stay healthy—it also depends on environmental factors and what we’re…

Catholic nuns don’t make a habit of participating in long-term studies on aging and dementia, but one notable exception has…

The release of a new album, Is This What We Want?, which features silent contributions from musicians including Kate Bush,…