Healthspan

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Scientists in a futuristic lab exploring the complex neural network representing interoception and its connection to the aging process.

Interoception: A New Frontier in Aging Research

In a groundbreaking move, Life Biosciences administered its experimental glaucoma treatment to a human volunteer in 2026.

Maria Flores·June 13, 2026

Microscopic view of senescent cells being identified by glowing blue aptamer molecules in a laboratory setting, representing a breakthrough in longevity research.

Health & Medicine

Scientists use aptamers to identify aging cells in longevity research

A low-dose, 1mg/day regimen of rapamycin improved diastolic heart function in older men in just eight weeks, according to gethealthspan .

Maria Flores·May 19, 2026

Scientists in a futuristic lab studying data streams and a holographic projection of an extended human lifespan, representing breakthroughs in longevity research.

Health & Medicine

The Multifactorial Science of Human Longevity: Beyond Lifespan to Healthspan

Human longevity is a complex, multifactorial phenomenon driven by genetics, metabolism, inflammation, and lifestyle choices. Modern science increasingly focuses on extending healthspan—the duration of a healthy, functional life—rather than just total lifespan.

Maria Flores·May 15, 2026