A study identified a turning point at which that acceleration typically occurs: around age 50. After this time, the ...

The health of this small organ, which was previously thought to be inactive in adulthood can be crucial in cancer treatment.

Aging in particular organs can contribute to numerous aging-related diseases, so it's important for us to take care of all aspects of our health. "We found that a quick and easy blood test can ...

As far as organs go, the thymus is underrated. At that time, the thymus is largely responsible for developing T cells, a ...

When does aging really shift into overdrive? A new study suggests it may be sooner than you think. Scientists at the Chinese Academy of Sciences studied proteins in tissue taken from about 70 people ...

The thymus is responsible for maturing T cells, which are essential for fighting infections and disease. It gradually shrinks ...

Aging is far more complex than just an advancing clock. It's a tangled web of molecular changes that don’t play by linear rules. Recent studies reveal that the risk of diseases – like cardiovascular ...

How old is your pancreas? What about your brain or heart? Scientists have come up with a way to estimate the age of organs, separate from the body’s age as a whole. They found in a recent study that ...

In a new study conducted in cynomolgus monkeys, researchers have shown that metformin, a medication used to treat type 2 diabetes, can slow aging in multiple organs, including the brain. Over a ...

If you’re not taking proper care of your skin, one doctor warns, looking bad is the least of your worries. “Most people think it’s skin deep — the skin is really its own thing, and your health is ...

Share on Pinterest New research shows that metformin may help slow down aging in certain organs, at least in monkeys. Scott Olson/Getty Images In a new study conducted in cynomolgus monkeys, ...