New research suggests that the bias against darker skin tones does more than affect social standing; it physically alters the ...

Older adults vaccinated against shingles appear to experience slower biological aging, according to a new study.

New findings suggest that the shingles vaccine may do more than prevent a serious infection — it could support longevity by ...

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A growing body of research suggests that age is more than just a number. Regardless of how many birthdays you've celebrated, your overall health may depend on the resilience and vitality of your cells ...

Joshua Cox-Steib is a sociologist and freelance writer. He lives in Tulsa, Oklahoma, with his wife and their menagerie of pets. Joshua holds a degree in sociology from the University of Tulsa and ...

Your chronological age can’t always tell you the state of your health, which is why biological clocks have been developed to show our risk of developing diseases or dying – but they’re not all they ...

It’s no secret that wellness fads come as quickly as they go. From the low-fat diets of the Noughties to the UPF-free food of today – society loves indulging in the newest health hack. The newest ...

TruDiagnostic - a health data company and CLIA-certified laboratory specializing in epigenetic testing that measures biological age and cellular function. Its TruAge test uses advanced DNA methylation ...

Sunset on a summer's day. — Image by © Tim Sandle. Sunset on a summer's day. — Image by © Tim Sandle. As clocks spring forward for daylight saving time in the U ...

The intricate roles of soil microorganisms in ecological processes such as organic matter decomposition, nutrient cycling, ...