Geroscience examines the underlying biology of aging to delay chronic diseases and extend the healthy years of human life.

As humans age, it is generally thought that our bodies experience chronic, low-grade inflammation, which opens the door to age-related diseases such as Alzheimer’s, diabetes and cardiovascular disease ...

Despite overall declines in premature non-communicable disease deaths, the study reveals faltering progress driven by uneven regional trends and emerging health threats. Probability of dying from an ...

Isabella Cueto covers the leading causes of death and disability: chronic diseases. Her focus includes autoimmune conditions and diseases of the lungs, kidneys, liver (and more). She writes about ...

Nutrition is more than just calories, carbohydrates and protein; it can be a powerful tool in managing lung disease and ...

The belief that infectious agents may cause certain chronic diseases can be traced to the mid-19th century, when cancer was studied as a possible infectious disease. This effort met with little ...

Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is doubling down on his view that infectious diseases capture public attention at the expense of chronic conditions and chronic diseases. “Every kid who has got ...

Chronic conditions can have serious effects on older adults. These illnesses can affect quality of life, physical health, and overall mental well-being. A chronic condition is a long-term health issue ...

As India becomes the second-largest population of people living with chronic kidney disease globally, the nation faces a significant public health challenge. Since this 'silent killer' remains ...

Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) in animals have not been nearly as well documented as those in humans, but scientists are looking to change that. Both domestic and wild animals are suffering from ...