Aging is the primary risk factor for cancer, dementia, and cardiovascular diseases. As the understanding of the biology of aging constantly improves, there are already initial approaches to ...

Graying hair is a natural part of aging, but few fully understand the complex biological processes at play. The transformation from pigmented to gray hair is a gradual change driven by shifts in ...

New research seems to confirm what many people feel – that the aging process accelerates around 50. From that age on, tissues and organs begin a rapid deterioration, according to a study published ...

Childhood maltreatment leaves a lasting impact that goes far beyond physical injuries or fading memories. Scientific evidence has long shown that children who experience abuse and neglect face ...

This activity was supported by contracts between the National Academy of Sciences and The Alfred P. Sloan Foundation (G-2019-12542), with additional support from the National Academy of Sciences W.K.

When used correctly, they can help us unpick some of the mysteries of our biology, and our mortality. Be honest: Have you ever looked up someone from your childhood on social media with the sole ...