China’s longevity sector comes of age in Shanghai
TimePie’s 7th longevity forum will bring together researchers, clinicians and investors as China expands its role in healthy aging innovation. China’s longevity sector is quietly growing up, and its next major reality check happens this September in Shanghai. The 7th TimePie Longevity Forum will bring together some 2,000 researchers, clinicians, tech developers and investors. But […] The post China’s longevity sector comes of age in Shanghai appeared first on Longevity.Technology.
STAT+: Longevity startup NewLimit raises $435 million ahead of first clinical trial
Longevity startup NewLimit plans to launch its first clinical trial of a liver medicine after raising a staggering $435 million in new funding.
Scientists successfully transfer longevity gene and extend lifespan
Scientists at the University of Rochester pulled off a remarkable experiment: they transferred a longevity-related gene from the famously long-lived naked mole rat into mice, and the mice ended up healthier and lived longer. The special gene boosts production of a substance called high molecular weight hyaluronic acid, which appears to protect against cancer, reduce inflammation, and support healthier aging. The modified mice showed stronger resistance to tumors, healthier guts, and lower levels of age-related inflammation.
Eisai, CaringKind launch free meal and nutrition program for Alzheimer’s patients
Eisai announced the expansion of its Magnolia Meals at Home program to support people living with Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias in a new initiative developed with CaringKind. According to the company, Magnolia Meals at Home for ADRD provides easy-to-prepare brain-healthy recipes, meal planning tools, guidance on nutrition across disease stages, tips to support mealtime […] The post Eisai, CaringKind launch free meal and nutrition program for Alzheimer’s patients appeared first on Longevity.Technology.
How a midlife tune-up could help prepare you for a healthy old age
Most of us don’t worry about our health in old age until we get there, but research is increasingly showing that how you live in your mid-50s can have a real impact in your 90s
Attacks from our immune system are a cause of long covid
The immune system going rogue and attacking healthy tissue seems to behind some cases of long covid, a discovery that could open doors towards treatments
Can you slow ageing with your diet? A new book gives it a go
Discovering he is getting old before his time, David Cox tries to lower his biological age by changing his diet in a helpful new book, The Age Code, says Graham Lawton
Lysoway secures $3.4m to advance promising oral drug for Parkinson’s
Lysoway Therapeutics has received an additional research grant from The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research to advance its TMEM175 agonist program. The award, made through MJFF’s Parkinson’s Disease Therapeutics Pipeline Program, provides approximately $3.4 million to support preclini…
Rejuvenate Biomed finishes enrolling patients for trial of new drug treating muscle loss in COPD patients
Rejuvenate Biomed has completed recruitment in its randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled Phase 2 MINT-COPD trial evaluating RJx-01 in older adults with COPD-induced muscle weakness and sarcopenia. The trial will assess safety and tolerability alongside measures of muscle strength, physical function and muscle fatigue resistance, and topline data are expected by year-end 2026, the company says. RJx-01 […] The post Rejuvenate Biomed finishes enrolling patients for trial of new drug treating muscle loss in COPD patients appeared first on Longevity.Technology.
Arrowhead reports strong early sales for newly approved cholesterol drug
Arrowhead Pharmaceuticals reported fiscal second-quarter 2026 results and detailed early commercial progress for REDEMPLO (plozasiran), its siRNA therapy for familial chylomicronemia syndrome, which the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved on 18 November 2025. The company reported more than 40…
Mayrlife launches lifestyle integration program for GLP-1 users
Mayrlife Medical Health Resort Altaussee launched a GLP-1 and Lifestyle Integration Program at its Lake Altaussee clinic in Austria to support people already using GLP-1–based weight management medications. The programme does not prescribe or administer GLP-1 treatments; instead, it integrates nutrition, movement, recovery and preventive healthcare alongside externally supervised medication. Guests receive a comprehensive medical […] The post Mayrlife launches lifestyle integration program for GLP-1 users appeared first on Longevity.Technology.
CellProthera prepares Phase 3 trial for first-in-class heart repair therapy
CellProthera is advancing its CD34+ stem cell therapy ProtheraCytes toward a pivotal Phase 3 trial targeting patients after myocardial infarction, aiming to prevent progression to heart failure. The company has strengthened its governance with appointments of Jérôme Hirtzlin and Anne de la Fortelle and identifies GMP-compliant production, site selection and operator training as immediate milestones […] The post CellProthera prepares Phase 3 trial for first-in-class heart repair therapy appeared first on Longevity.Technology.
How ageing on Earth mimics the effects of space travel
Life on the International Space Station may feel distant, but columnist Graham Lawton finds that studying how astronauts experience accelerated ageing could help us fight similar effects on Earth related to sedentary lifestyles, disrupted circadian rhythms and social isolation
HAYA Therapeutics begins dosing in Phase 1 trial for new heart failure therapy
HAYA Therapeutics announced that the first cohort has been fully enrolled and dosed in its Phase 1 clinical trial of HTX-001, an investigational antisense oligonucleotide that targets the WISPER long non-coding RNA, according to the company. The molecule is designed to downregulate WISPER in cardiac myofibroblasts to promote cell-state reprogramming away from a fibrotic phenotype; […] The post HAYA Therapeutics begins dosing in Phase 1 trial for new heart failure therapy appeared first on Longevity.Technology.
The secret to less stress in older adults? A happy partner
A recent study published in Psychoneuroendocrinology has found that having a happy partner can significantly reduce stress levels in older adults. The research emphasizes the vital role of relationship dynamics in managing stress as individuals age. The study indicates that older adults experience lower stress when their romantic partners are joyful and satisfied. This suggests […] The post The secret to less stress in older adults? A happy partner appeared first on Longevity.Technology.
10-Minute stretching exercise for over-50 beginners
Are you over 50 and looking for a beginner-friendly way to stay active? Regular stretching might be the answer you’ve been seeking. Staying active and maintaining flexibility become even more crucial as we age. Daily activities like bending, reaching, or even walking can start to feel more challenging without proper care.  That’s where a quick, […] The post 10-Minute stretching exercise for over-50 beginners appeared first on Longevity.Technology.
Can age tests predict longevity?
Can age tests truly predict how long you’ll live? Imagine having a tool that doesn’t just tell you how many birthdays you’ve celebrated but reveals the age your body thinks it is. This is what age tests offer, quickly gaining attention as people become more curious about their longevity and ov…
Fruit flies show how F-Actin accumulation may speed up brain aging
A recent study published in Nature Communications has provided new insights into the relationship between F-Actin accumulation and brain aging, utilizing fruit flies as a model organism. F-Actin, a polymerized form of the actin protein, plays a crucial role in various cellular functions, including maintaining the structure of neurons and supporting their health [1]. The […] The post Fruit flies show how F-Actin accumulation may speed up brain aging appeared first on Longevity.Technology.