BEIJING (AP) — Chinese leader Xi Jinping and Russia President Vladimir Putin chatted about how advances in science could prolong the human life span in a rare hot mic moment in the Chinese capital.

Woody Allen wanted to achieve immortality by not dying rather than through his work. Recently, China's General Secretary Xi ...

While the emergence of new cancer medications increased survival rates in the last decade, therapeutic benefits vary greatly by drug,,according to a new study published in JAMA Oncology. From 2003 and ...

All parents fondly wish that their children grow to enjoy a full and fulfilling life. Those children too desire to age well so that their lives are not marred by disease and disability. They hope to ...

In what has become a landmark comparison of sports and life expectancy, researchers from the Copenhagen City Heart Study found that playing tennis may add nearly a decade (9.7 years) to one’s lifespan ...

Dr. William Russell specializes in radiation oncology in Baton Rouge. He graduated from the University of Mississippi School of Medicine in 1984. Russell is double-board certified in internal medicine ...

Three scientists who revolutionized the treatment of cystic fibrosis and prolonged the lifespan of patients with the deadly disease have won the Lasker Award, one of the most prestigious awards in ...

Can sleep really impact how long you live? New research shows that getting less than seven hours may shorten life expectancy more than a poor diet.