aging research

The rapidly growing longevity industry is expanding faster than the scientific evidence supporting its anti-ageing claims, Al Jazeera reports. Consumption of supplements, therapies and interventions marketed as life-extending is accelerating, while researchers caution that proven methods remain limited to established basics like exercise, diet and sleep. The report raises concerns about hype, cost and unproven treatments.

A new Norwegian science study reports that children and teenagers aged 9 to 18 are increasingly turning to AI chatbots instead of Google for information and everyday questions. Researchers say the shift is happening fast, but its consequences for how young people learn, judge sources and handle misinformation are still largely unknown, prompting calls for closer attention from educators and parents.

Researchers are examining whether participants' age may help explain why psychedelic studies reach different conclusions. Older adults may respond differently to psychedelic therapies than younger participants, which could account for variability across trials. The question matters as psychedelics move closer to regulated clinical use for depression and other mental health conditions.

New research reported by Medical Xpress indicates that certain dietary patterns are associated with more favorable blood biomarkers linked to biological aging. The findings suggest that what people eat may influence measurable markers of the aging process, adding to growing interest in nutrition as a tool for healthy longevity.

A new study reports that adults with higher levels of a particular vitamin showed healthier results on brain scans. The finding, highlighted by health news outlets, adds to ongoing research into how nutrition may influence brain health and could affect public guidance on diet and supplements as people age.