Human Health

For millions worldwide, osteoarthritis represents one of the most common—and painful—conditions of aging. While often dismissed as an inevitable consequence of wear and tear, scientists are uncovering that osteoarthritis, particularly in women, may be influenced not just by mechanical stress, but by something far more subtle: hormonal balance. New research examining the roles of estradiol […]

When we think about aging, most of us instinctively focus on our genes. After all, genetics influence how fast we wrinkle, how strong our hearts remain, and whether we’re prone to chronic illnesses like diabetes, cancer, or dementia. But increasingly, scientists are discovering that our environment may play an equally powerful — and possibly even

The search for interventions that slow or reverse aspects of human aging has taken researchers down many fascinating pathways — from cellular senescence to mitochondrial rejuvenation to epigenetic reprogramming. But one approach that has garnered growing attention, especially in recent years, is surprisingly straightforward: plasma exchange. Sometimes called therapeutic plasma exchange (TPE), this intervention involves

Understanding the Lasting Neurological Impact of a Pandemic Most Thought We Survived In the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic, attention was rightly focused on immediate respiratory complications, hospitalization rates, and saving lives. But now, years later, as we continue to recover socially and medically from the crisis, a quieter and more persistent challenge has

Environment May Influence Aging More Than Your Genes For many years, the narrative around aging has been heavily influenced by the idea of genetic destiny — the notion that our lifespan and healthspan are largely written in our DNA. The common refrain “it’s in my genes” has long shaped how we think about longevity, chronic

Aging isn’t just about gray hair and stiff joints—it’s a cellular shift that echoes through every tissue in our bodies. But what if the secret to a calmer, healthier aging process lies not in a laboratory, but within your gut? Recent research has cast light on a remarkable compound called Urolithin A—a postbiotic metabolite created

A closer look at the science behind this NAD+ precursor and what it could mean for energy, endurance, and longevity We’re living in an era where the line between performance enhancement and longevity support is increasingly blurred. What helps athletes train harder may also help everyday people age more gracefully—and what fuels high-level physical output

In the fast-moving world of scientific discovery, one quiet but revolutionary shift is transforming how early-stage research gets funded — and nowhere is this more evident than in the emerging field of longevity science. At the heart of this shift is Gitcoin, a decentralized funding platform that is opening new doors for aging research, allowing

Aging is as natural as breathing. Yet for all the elegance of nature’s design, the way our bodies break down over time seems strangely at odds with the otherwise remarkable sophistication of human biology. Why does aging exist at all? And why hasn’t evolution found a way to stop it? As it turns out, evolution

Once seen as the realm of science fiction and speculative medicine, the idea of slowing or even halting the aging process has now taken a bold and public leap onto screens worldwide. With its debut on Apple TV and Amazon Prime on December 4, 2024, Longevity Hackers isn’t just another documentary—it’s a timely, thought-provoking journey