New research has revealed an unexpected reality about human longevity, despite significant medical advancements, lifespan increases have slowed dramatically. The study shows that, since 1990, average ...

Over the past two centuries, humans have experienced a longevity revolution. In 1824, the average life expectancy for U.S. citizens hovered around 40 years; today, that number has nearly doubled, ...

I am advocating for the achievement of human immortality ASAP – next week would be fine with me! Of course, being 70 years old with an 8-year-old daughter has certainly influenced my decision. Unlike ...

Having a long and healthy life is a goal for most people. Many of us want to achieve our dreams, travel, retire leisurely, and watch our children grow up -- if we choose to have some. However, life is ...

Researchers found that the gains in average life expectancy during the last century are unlikely to continue. The reasons for that increase were a huge downturn in infant mortality along with medical ...

Neuroscientists at the University of Cambridge have identified five "major epochs" of brain structure over the course of a human life, as our brains rewire to support different ways of thinking while ...

In this week's "It's Debatable" segment, Rick Rosen and Charles Moster debate whether the achievement of human immortality is a legitimate scientific goal. Rosen retired as a professor from the Texas ...