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The rapidly growing longevity industry is expanding faster than the scientific evidence supporting its anti-ageing claims, Al Jazeera reports. Consumption of supplements, therapies and interventions marketed as life-extending is accelerating, while researchers caution that proven methods remain limited to established basics like exercise, diet and sleep. The report raises concerns about hype, cost and unproven treatments.
- 2Scientist claims a single pill could reverse agingโMolecular biologist says one pill could reverse aging, but is it too good to be true?
A molecular biologist says that a single pill could reverse aging, a claim now being met with skepticism. Longevity science has produced promising results in animal studies, but experts caution that no proven anti-aging drug exists for humans yet. Commenters are asking whether the claim is too good to be true, reflecting wider excitement and doubt about anti-aging breakthroughs.
- 38 in 10 young people say smartphones harm their daily livesโ8 in 10 people aged 16-34 say smartphone use harms their everyday life
A new survey from the Netherlands finds that 8 in 10 people aged 16 to 34 believe their smartphone use harms their everyday life. The findings highlight growing concern among young adults about the impact of constant phone use on sleep, focus, relationships and wellbeing, despite smartphones being central to how the generation lives and works.
- 4AI spots aging signs in blood stem cells from nuclear imagesโAI detects signs of aging in blood stem cells from nuclear images
Researchers have developed an artificial intelligence tool that can identify signs of aging in blood stem cells simply by analyzing images of their nuclei. The approach could offer a new way to study how stem cells age without invasive procedures, with potential implications for understanding age-related blood disorders and regenerative medicine.
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News that professional wrestler Pac, the British star known for his work in AEW and on the independent circuit, has died is spreading across social media, drawing tributes from fans and figures in the wrestling world. Details about his age and cause of death have not been widely confirmed yet, and followers are sharing memories of his matches and career.
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Siti Hasmah Mohd Ali, the wife of former Malaysian prime minister Mahathir Mohamad, has died at the age of 100. The South China Morning Post reported the death as a developing story. Siti Hasmah was a prominent figure in Malaysia in her own right, long seen at Mahathir's side during his decades dominating Malaysian politics. Tributes and condolences are flowing from Malaysians and regional figures.
- 7Baby boomers spend big renovating homes to age in placeโBaby boomers are aging in place and plunking down hundreds of thousands on renovating their homes
Baby boomers are increasingly choosing to stay in their own homes as they age rather than move to retirement facilities, and many are spending hundreds of thousands of dollars renovating their houses to make that possible. The trend toward 'aging in place' is driving a wave of home improvement spending, with renovations aimed at accessibility and long-term comfort.
- 8Healey to promise 'new age of industrialisation' for UKโHealey to promise 'new age of industrialisation' for UK in conference speech https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cjdx53e
Defence Secretary John Healey is set to promise a 'new age of industrialisation' for the UK in a speech at the Labour Party conference. The address is expected to set out plans to boost British manufacturing and defence industry as part of the government's economic strategy, drawing attention from political and business commentators during the conference season.
- 9Hitachi to double US power transformer productionโHitachi to double US production of small and medium-sized power transformers
Hitachi Energy plans to double its US production of small and medium-sized power transformers, expanding domestic manufacturing capacity for grid equipment. The move responds to surging demand as utilities upgrade aging infrastructure and connect new generation, at a time when transformer shortages and long lead times have become a bottleneck for power projects across the country.