Earlier this year, María Brañas Morera celebrated her 117th birthday. (Image credit: Arxiu de la família Brañas Morera, (CC0 1.0 UNIVERSAL Deed), via Wikimedia Commons) Maria Brañas Morera, the oldest person on the planet, has passed away. She was 117…
Okinawa, Japan, has one of the world’s highest proportions of people over 100. (Photo credit: philipjbigg / Alamy Stock Photo) From the swimming habits of dead trout to the discovery that some mammals can breathe through their anuses, a group…
A new study suggests that humanity may have reached the limit of average life expectancy. (Image credit: HUIZENG HU via Getty Images) Life expectancy is increasing more slowly than it did in the 20th century, according to a new study…
A new test called CheekAge determines biological age by analysing cells on the inside of the cheek. (Image credit: Peter Daisley via Getty Images) Research shows that a test using cells from the inside of the cheek can accurately predict…
Levels of certain proteins in the blood may be able to predict the age of a person’s brain, and could be used as potential targets for future interventions, according to new research. (Image credit: Alvaro Gonzalez via Getty Images) Scientists…
What causes aging? A new study that links two known aspects of aging — genetic mutations and epigenetic changes — may help find the answer. (Image credit: hh5800 via Getty Images) Scientists often use an “epigenetic clock” to estimate biological…
(Image credit: Getty Images) Jump to: The best treadmills for walking can change your fitness routine. While walking outdoors can be a great option, it’s not always possible, and that’s where treadmills for walking come into play. Whether you’re facing…
A new analysis shows that abortion bans in the United States have contributed to increased infant mortality in affected regions, particularly among racial minorities. (Image credit: NineLives via Getty Images) US states that recently passed new abortion bans have seen…
A brain scan showed a significant buildup of fluid in the man’s brain, which had pressed tissue against his skull. (Image credit: FG Trade Latin/Getty Images) Patient: 44-year-old man from France. Symptoms: The man had mild weakness in his left…
A new study suggests that a gene variant seen only in humans may have aided the development of spoken language. (Image credit: 10’000 Hours via Getty Images) Scientists have identified a gene that may have played a role in the…
Pope Francis, 88, was diagnosed with a ‘complex’ respiratory infection after being rushed to hospital with severe chest pain – and plans for his funeral are now believed to be under way The Pope’s funeral is reportedly being rehearsed after…
(Image credit: Mindful Media/Getty Images) Using hormonal birth control methods may significantly increase a person’s risk of experiencing a stroke or heart attack, with some methods carrying higher risks than others, a recent large study has found. “Our study analyzed…