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Eat your ice cream for a long, healthy life? This doctor says so
15+ hour, 9+ min ago (774+ words) If you're hankering for a cool treat on a hot day, nothing screams summer like ice cream. And a physician renowned for shaping U.S. healthcare policy has a message: Go ahead and enjoy it. Zeke Emanuel is an oncologist and bioethicist…...
Could this anti-aging dog pill lead to one for you too?: Short Wave
1+ week, 7+ min ago (169+ words) Ross Andersen's dog, Forrest, was the inspiration for his reporting on a new pill that could extend the lives of dogs. Ross Andersen hide caption Every dog lover's greatest fear is inevitably losing their pet to time. We want our…...
What's behind the push to make peptide therapies more readily available
5+ day, 14+ hour ago (1010+ words) Every day, Dr. Alexander Weber finds himself fielding another round of questions about peptides — and whether the trendy therapies can help his patients recover from sports injuries or surgery. He doesn't offer them in his practice as an orthopedic surgeon,…...
A life insurance company turns healthy habits into a game: NPR
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (812+ words) Many people wake up intending to eat well and exercise. But then the day gets away from them. Feel familiar? Now, one life insurance company is betting that gift cards, prize wheels and fitness streaks can help close that gap....
Marketers say NAD+ pills and infusions can boost longevity. What's the evidence?
2+ mon, 2+ day ago (1162+ words) Scientists carrying out research on the compound nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide — or simply NAD+ — are running into an unusual problem these days: A little too much publicity around their subject of study. Enthusiasm for NAD+ boosting supplements, injectables and IV infusions…...
The oldest millennials are 45! This tool helps plan for longevity
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (820+ words) When it comes to aging, many people focus on retirement savings. But what about community, caregiving, and purpose when navigating a long life? Mar Hernández for NPR hide caption If you're planning for the future, you've likely been advised to…...
The expert on 'super aging' breaks down the science — and grift — in anti-aging
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (599+ words) It's a strange moment for growing old. Longevity is a cultural obsession: Biohackers plunge into ice baths, influencers push peptides, and tech elites pour ungodly sums into chasing immortality. Medical breakthroughs using AI promise to help us predict and prevent…...
Jonathan, the oldest land animal, is alive despite reports of his death
3+ mon, 1+ week ago (390+ words) Jonathan — the world's oldest land animal — lives! NPR's Scott Simon speaks with Joe Hollins, veterinarian of 194-year-old tortoise, and Nigel Phillips, governor of St. Helena, about a crypto hoax. NIGEL PHILLIPS: I can confirm that. I was looking at him…...
A geneticist is studying pythons for clues about human health and longevity
3+ mon, 3+ week ago (899+ words) A team of researchers believes that pythons may contain clues to help treat a range of human ailments — from heart disease to muscle atrophy, and more. And now we consider pythons. It is usually best to keep our distance from…...
My doctor keeps focusing on my weight. What other health metrics matter more?
4+ mon, 2+ week ago (1345+ words) Are you looking for an honest answer to a medical question? Dr. Mara Gordon, a family physician in Camden, N.J., answers reader health questions monthly. Write us at: [email protected]. Question: I'm sick of hearing about my weight when I go to…...