Nature's oldest creatures defy aging rules. Greenland sharks live nearly 400 years. Ocean quahogs reach over 500 years.

A gene that helped bowheads adapt to frigid Arctic waters also granted them extraordinary longevity. Could it help aging ...

A global study of over 1,100 species reveals an evolutionary reason why females consistently live longer than males.

Researchers found that life expectancy growth in wealthy nations has dramatically slowed since 1939. Once driven by major ...

Since the early 20th century, sustained declines in mortality have driven steady increases in life expectancy, particularly in high-income countries. Several studies have reported that this ...