Longevity : Science World Report

Jun 30, 2017 08:40 AM EDT

High IQ in Children Leads to Longer Life

A new study suggests children with a high IQ are more likely to avoid major health problem and live longer.

Jun 22, 2017 05:07 AM EDT

Genetic Mutation Could Increase The Lifespan Of Men By 10 Years

A genetic mutation could make men live longer, according to a new study.

Apr 26, 2017 05:20 AM EDT

Aged Cheese, Mushrooms, Soy, Whole-Grains Would Likely Reduce Liver Cancer And Extend Lifespan

Spermidine-rich foods could prevent or reverse liver cancer and boost longevity, according to a new study.

Dec 17, 2016 03:02 AM EST

Fountain Of Youth: Aging May Be Reversed, Study Says

Aging is inevitable. Scientists may have found a way to reverse it and prolong lifespan.

Nov 30, 2016 04:13 AM EST

Blood Test Could Predict If You'll Die In The Next 5 Years

A drop of blood could help scientists predict if you'll die in the next five years, thanks to inflammatory markers.

Apr 12, 2016 03:22 AM EDT

Poor New Yorkers Have A Longer Life Span Than Other Americans

Penniless New Yorkers live longer than impoverished inhabitants of other American cities, a new detailed research suggested.

Feb 17, 2016 12:26 AM EST

New T-Cell Therapy Helps Kill Cancer

Three new studies presented at the annual meeting of the American Association for the Advancement of Science found that reprogramming a patients' own immune cells help in targeting specific molecules in cancer that lead to high rates of remission. The T-cell immunotherapy produced incredible results...

Dec 17, 2015 03:46 PM EST

Coffee Is Good For You (And Caffeine-Free Coffee Works, Too)

Previous studies have boasted the benefits of drinking coffee. Now, a 10-year U.S. study on regular coffee drinkers reminds us, again, of its benefits. (And yes, caffeine-free coffee drinkers, this benefits you, too.)

Dec 10, 2015 12:09 PM EST

Being Happy Won't Give You A Longer Life

No, happiness won't give you a longer life. Sorry.

Sep 15, 2015 08:57 AM EDT

Baby Elephants Born to Stressed Mothers Age Faster in Captivity and the Wild

Can a mother's stress impact her child? That's the case for elephants. Scientists have found that elephants born into stressful situations have fewer offspring and age faster.

Aug 13, 2015 06:32 PM EDT

Fruit Flies Produce More Diverse Offspring When Threatened By Parasites

Fruit flies are very smart insects. When they're attacked by parasites or bacteria, they produce offspring with greater genetic variability-increasing chances of survival when faced with dangerous pathogens in the future ahead. The findings suggest that parents may purposefully alter the genotypes o...

Jul 27, 2015 04:22 PM EDT

Longevity: Link Between Intelligence and How Long You Live is Genetic

It turns out that intelligent people live longer. Scientists have discovered that a person's genes determines not only how smart they are, but also that these genetics are linked to how long they live.