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indiatoday.in > health > story > can-humans-live-to-150-new-anti-aging-research-sparks-global-debate-2878330-2026-03-06

Can humans live to 150? New anti-aging research sparks global debate

3+ day, 20+ hour ago  (522+ words) The idea of significantly extending human lifespan has fascinated scientists for decades. While modern medicine has already increased average life expectancy across the world, researchers continue to explore ways to slow ageing and prevent age-related diseases. Now, a Chinese biotechnology…...

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indiatoday.in > amp > trending-news > story > 93-year-old-us-woman-shares-her-secret-to-a-long-and-happy-life-in-india-2876977-2026-03-03

93-year-old US woman shares her secret to a long and happy life in India

6+ day, 21+ hour ago  (477+ words) A 93-year-old woman from the United States shared her secret to enjoying a long, healthy and independent life - and her answer was surprisingly simple. Entrepreneur Kamel Jaber shared the story of Sushumna in a now-viral video, introducing her to viewers…...

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indiatoday.in > science > story > iisc-study-worms-swarming-behaviour-genetic-social-switch-serotonin-science-news-2874512-2026-02-26

Why do worms socialise? IISc study finds they share a genetic secret with humans

1+ week, 5+ day ago  (400+ words) Tiny worms in a laboratory at the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) in Bengaluru are rewriting what we know about social networking. While humans use apps to connect, these microscopic creatures, known as Caenorhabditis elegans, use a complex internal chemical…...

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indiatoday.in > india > video > union-budget-2026-focus-on-healthcare-spending-and-junk-food-tax-ytvd-2860858-2026-01-31

Union Budget 2026: Economic Survey Red-Flags Obesity And Digital Addiction Ahead Of Budget

1+ mon, 1+ week ago  (967+ words) This special report examines the expectations for the healthcare sector in the upcoming Union Budget following the Economic Survey's findings. The report highlights that 'India's public health spending, as a proportion to the GDP, is currently lower than both Bhutan…...

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indiatoday.in > science > story > genetic-factors-contribute-50-per-cent-to-human-lifespan-weizmann-institute-study-2860366-2026-01-30

Genes play larger role in determining how long we live than previously believed

1+ mon, 1+ week ago  (407+ words) Genetic factors may contribute about 50 per cent to determining human lifespan, a significant increase from previous estimates, a recent study has found. Researchers at the Weizmann Institute of Science in Israel published the findings in the journal Science. The research…...

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indiatoday.in > technology > news > story > elon-musk-might-have-found-the-secret-to-immortality-says-you-can-soon-have-it-2852820-2026-01-16

Elon Musk might have found the secret to immortality, says you can soon have it

1+ mon, 3+ week ago  (292+ words) Do you want to be immortal? i.e. reach a state where you can live forever, or at least have your existence last forever? It seems that Elon Musk has cracked the code when it comes to reaching immortality. The tech billionaire…...

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indiatoday.in > health > story > fittr-founder-jitendra-chouksey-zomato-deepinder-goyal-temple-device-longevity-claims-2850641-2026-01-12

Fittr’s Jitendra Chouksey questions Deepinder Goyal’s Temple, longevity claims

1+ mon, 4+ week ago  (741+ words) Jitendra Chouksey aka JC, founder of online fitness and nutrition platform Fittr, laid out why he believes that the conversation around Temple, a device worn by Zomato CEO Deepinder Goyal, is problematic, not just scientifically, but ethically. Goyal made headlines…...

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indiatoday.in > health > story > healthy-eating-harvard-study-plant-based-diets-improve-ageing-longevity-2845453-2026-01-02

What is the best diet for a long healthy life?

2+ mon, 1+ week ago  (440+ words) According to a large new study published in the medical journal Nature Medicine, diets rich in vegetables, whole grains and healthy fats can significantly improve the chances of ageing well, both physically and mentally. The study was led by researchers…...

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indiatoday.in > technology > video > special-report-health-trends-2025-focus-on-longevity-food-safety-and-ai-trackers-ytvd-2844753-2025-12-31

Health Trends 2025: Shift from Lifespan to Healthspan, Food Safety Concerns and AI in 2026

2+ mon, 1+ week ago  (616+ words) On this Special Report, the focus is on the major health trends of 2025 and the outlook for 2026. The transcript highlights a significant shift in the wellness conversation from 'lifespan' to 'health span', noting that 70% of longevity is attributed to daily…...

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indiatoday.in > trending-news > story > age-reversing-ceo-bryan-johnson-claims-his-body-functions-like-an-18-year-old-eyes-immortality-by-2039-2837822-2025-12-18

'Age-reversing' CEO claims teenage-level health, eyes immortality by 2039

2+ mon, 3+ week ago  (431+ words) US tech millionaire Bryan Johnson has set his sights on achieving "immortality" by 2039, claiming his biological age has not advanced after a year of intensive anti-aging interventions. At 48, Johnson says he is biologically more than a decade younger than his…...