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Scientists discover how wasps could help slow down human aging

Scientists discover how wasps could help slow down human aging

by Joshua Shavit - The Brighter Side News - In the quiet hum of a lab, scientists have found an unexpected ally in the fight to understand aging—a tiny, jewel-toned wasp. With its shimmering metallic body and short life, Nasonia vitripennis, known as the jewel wasp,...

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How to Live Forever and Get Rich Doing It

How to Live Forever and Get Rich Doing It

By Tad Friend - The New Yorker - As researchers work to make death optional, investors see a chance for huge returns. But has the human body already reached its limits? Peter Diamandis is five feet four and has pipestem legs, but his torso widens into broad shoulders,...

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The Issue with Living Longer

The Issue with Living Longer

by Frank Diana - Time - We’re living longer than ever—but those extra years aren’t unfolding the way many hoped. Instead of later years spent thriving, millions are instead facing chronic illness, cognitive decline, and financial strain. As of July 2025, the estimated...

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The Keys To Healthy Aging Start At Any Age

The Keys To Healthy Aging Start At Any Age

By Emma Lawson, Texas A&M University -  America is rapidly aging as the second largest generation, Baby Boomers, will be at least 65 by 2029. Texas A&M University researchers are developing new ways to help older people tackle challenges that come with aging....

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Scientists Just Figured Out How Coffee May Slow Aging

Scientists Just Figured Out How Coffee May Slow Aging

By Jessica Stillman - Inc. News - Evidence is mounting that coffee slows aging and helps you stay healthy. Scientists are starting to figure out exactly why. When Harvard researchers analyzed decades’ worth of health data on nearly 50,000 women recently, they found...

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