Research by Weizmann scientists finds genetics may explain 50% of human lifespan, over twice previous estimates, opening ...

NEW YORK — Humanity is hitting the upper limit of life expectancy, according to a new study. Advances in medical technology and genetic research — not to mention larger numbers of people making it to ...

Researchers are now suggesting that male and female lifespans continue to increase linearly, and have not yet hit a hard limit. Previous studies argued that human life expectancy is increasing by less ...

For over a century and a half, life expectancy has steadily increased in the wealthiest countries. Spectacular climbs in ...

A groundbreaking study led by researchers at the University of Copenhagen has challenged conventional understanding of ...

How big of a role do our genes play in our lifespan? Quite a bit more than previously thought, a new study suggests.

Since the early 20th century, sustained declines in mortality have driven steady increases in life expectancy, particularly in high-income countries. Several studies have reported that this ...

A new study in Cell Metabolism00374-1) has found that cutting back on a single amino acid—isoleucine—can slow aging and help mice live longer. This surprising finding has caught the attention of ...

Life expectancy in India at the time of independence was approximately 30-32 years. This rather low figure was driven by ...

NEW YORK — Humanity is hitting the upper limit of life expectancy, according to a new study. Advances in medical technology and genetic research — not to mention larger numbers of people making it to ...