Could pond scum hold the key to anti-aging elixirs?

skin aging (© JenkoAtaman – stock.adobe.com) New study shows promising results for phytoene in extending lifespan, fighting Alzheimer’s disease SEVILLE, Spain — In the quest for the fountain of youth, scientists may…

Living to 150? Humans ‘not even close’ to reaching the maximum lifespan

Italo Melo / pexels.com ATHENS, Ga. — Human lifespans are capable of soaring past the current record of 122 years, with people possibly reaching the age of 150, a new study explains.…

Is 100 the limit? Life expectancy gains are slowing down

  (Photo by Savvapanf Photo on Shutterstock) CHICAGO — Has the human lifespan been pushed as far as it can possibly go? Researchers in Chicago are throwing cold water on the…

Life expectancy to reach 80s by 2050, global forecast says

(© NDABCREATIVITY – stock.adobe.com) SEATTLE — Close your eyes and imagine the world nearly three decades from now in 2050. What do you picture? Flying cars zooming through the skies? Robot assistants…

Americans are falling behind in life expectancy — A doctor explains why

Older couple walking down street. (credit: FORMAT arw on Unsplash) Don’t expect to see much gain in life expectancy over the next few decades. According to an analysis published in…