Life expectancy is rising, and longevity experts say humans could live far longer. New aging research explores how science may extend lifespan decades more.

Better treatment and earlier diagnosis mean that 7 in 10 people will survive five years or more after a cancer diagnosis.

Research shows a positive attitude towards ageing can make people feel younger and live longer. Here's how to fight ageism in ...

Scientists have long believed that longevity is shaped by lifestyle choices; however, a new study reveals that genes may play a larger role in determining how long people live.

America's population of seniors is expected to surge by 40% over the next 25 years — a shift that could spark a crisis of aging, as most people remain unprepared for longer lives, according to new ...

A new research paper focuses on why so many people in Brazil live extremely long lives, although there doesn't seem to be a ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Americans are living longer lives but are more burdened by diseased at the end of their lives than residents of any other country.

For the first time, the number of people who survive five years after a cancer diagnosis has topped 70%, according to a new study released in the American Cancer Society’s medical journal. Sharp ...

The risk of developing dementia may be much higher than previously thought, a study published Monday in the journal Nature Medicine has found. Older studies estimated that about 14% of men and 23% of ...

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