New research finds an invisible RNA ageing timer in human sperm

17 February 2026

Research has increasingly shown that as fathers grow older, the risk of health problems in their children rises, including higher chances of obesity and stillbirth.…

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Longevity Studies Advance as Researchers Identify a Crucial Missing Element

15 February 2026

Improvements in public health and medicine have enabled people to live to older ages than at any other point in human history. However, these added…

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Why Grip Strength Matters as We Grow Older

1 February 2026

New research has highlighted a little-known structure deep within the brain that may be essential for maintaining physical strength as people grow older. Scientists suggest…

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Links Between Reproductive History and Biological Ageing

26 January 2026

Researchers at the University of Helsinki and the Minerva Foundation Institute for Medical Research report that both the number of children a woman has and…

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Brazil’s blueprint for long life: genetic insights from the world’s oldest citizens

25 January 2026

A Viewpoint published today in Genomic Psychiatry by Dr Mayana Zatz and colleagues from the Human Genome and Stem Cell Research Center at the University…

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Older Adults Under Stress Face Greater Challenges Recovering from Surgery

22 January 2026

Even relatively modest stress before surgery may significantly affect how well older adults recover, according to new research from Duke University School of Medicine. The…

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In what ways does stroke impair speech understanding?

13 January 2026

After a stroke, some individuals develop a language disorder that disrupts how their brains handle the sounds of speech. While their hearing itself may remain…

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Research Isolates Population Ageing as the Dominant Influence on Musculoskeletal Health Trends

31 December 2025

New research shows that, in around one-third of countries and territories worldwide, population ageing was the single most significant contributor to the rising burden of…

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Digital innovations for improving dementia care among people ageing at home and their caregivers

29 December 2025

Digital technology is now woven into everyday life, shaping how people communicate, organise support, and maintain relationships. From messaging platforms to video calls, these tools…

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Internet use may support social connectedness among caregivers

13 December 2025

Staying connected online may play an important role in supporting older adults who care for family members or friends, helping them feel less lonely and…

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Older adults who dine alone may face lower nutritional intake

29 November 2025

New research from Flinders University has shown that older adults who routinely eat their meals alone tend to have poorer nutrition and less favourable health…

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Research in the Chinese Medical Journal links regular exercise to healthier vascular ageing and extended vitality

24 November 2025

The rapid growth of the global ageing population has intensified the burden of age-related diseases on public health systems. As physiological functions decline with increasing…

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