Tag: Policy

The idea of living longer, healthier lives thanks to rejuvenation biotechnology has steadily become more common. Gradually increasing numbers of articles are discussing this idea, especially as science is starting to catch up and may eventually even deliver on it. With that in mind, I was pleasantly surprised this week to be greeted by an...

Two people nearly died, and several more sought treatment, after receiving peptide injections at the last RAADfest in Las Vegas. We might not know what happened until the ongoing investigations are concluded, but we asked several experts to share their thoughts on the broader context of unproven “rejuvenation therapies.” The nightmare scenario Admittedly, progress in...

In this Lifespan interview, we speak with Gabriel Cian, founder of the 2060 Longevity Forum, about how his background in software shaped his views on healthspan innovation, the forum’s approach to scientific and investment credibility, and what he sees as the biggest bottlenecks and opportunities facing the field of longevity today. Hi, Gabriel. Let’s start...

Just several years ago, longevity conferences were few and far between. Today, there’s no shortage of them. Happening regularly around the globe, they foster scientific debate and showcase geroscience advances to the world while energetically discussing longevity biotech and regulations. However, one important subfield, working with public opinion and politicians, has been all but excluded...

A recent country-level analysis of life expectancy among several European nations shows changes in life expectancy trends and how well-designed national policies can reduce or minimize exposure to risk factors, thus improving life expectancy [1]. Slowdown in life expectancy increase Life expectancy has grown in high-income countries since at least 1900, except during the two...

A new study suggests that people with hypertension who receive care in their preferred language are less likely to have a major cardiovascular event or die from any cause [1]. Let’s find a common language Communication between the doctor and the patient is important, and it is becoming clear how important. A new study by...