NBC's Chief Science Correspondent Robert Bazell gets a musical performance from 100-year-old Ephraim Engleman, a talented violinist who still works as a doctor.
It's a milestone that few, if any, of us expect to reach. But the first person who will live to see their 150th birthday has already been born, according to a leading scientist. Even more incredibly, Aubrey De Grey believes that the first person to live for 1,000 years will be b …
Golfing, knitting, and rocking chairs? Not exactly.
Two,years ago, Pfizer reached a deal that generic Lipitor, the best-selling drug in the U.S., would launch on Nov. 11, 2010 — a little more than a month from now.
Scientists on Monday reported the first evidence that eating blueberries, strawberries, acai berries, and possibly walnuts may help the aging brain stay healthy in a crucial but previously unrecognized way.
President Obama's Deficit Commission is all smoke and mirrors. Its members are making a big show of laboring over "painful" choices and considering all options in their quest to bring down the deficit.
Study after study are taking their place in a growing lineup of scientific research demonstrating that consuming high-fructose corn syrup is the fastest way to trash your health.
At an age when most people confine their walking to trips to the mailbox, Granny D walked across the country. Infuriated by what she saw as the death of democracy, she walked across the country to draw attention to the need for campaign reform.
New research from Purdue University discovers the maxim, "you're only as old as you feel" is an accurate statement, especially for older adults.
A new study suggests getting a good night's sleep is imperative for normal, healthy aging.
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