The life science field has gained much attention lately. In September 2023, age1, a San Francisco-based venture capital firm, announced the closing of a $35 million fund aimed at the burgeoning field of longevity biotech. The firm was co-founded...

A bevy of innovative weight loss drugs, which include Ozempic, Wegovy and Mounjaro, have ignited interest in services that can connect consumers to providers who can prescribe these treatments, which are in short supply.

To use a well-worn cliché, there is no bigger battle than the battle of the bulge. And with mounting evidence that carrying a spare tire is a bad health sign, you have two options. You can either exercise, practice yoga, or you can cheat and...

Liposuction, also called lipoplasty, suction lipectomy, suction-assisted liposuction or just lipo, is a fat-removal procedure used in plastic surgery. In general, fat is removed via a cannula, a hollow stainless steel tube inserted under the...

You might be inclined to believe that after watching an episode of The Bachelor or any Housewives of… TV series that all women are enhancing their breasts. Nothing could be further from the truth. Only 193,073 breast augmentation procedures were...

The facial rejuvenation market is shifting to less invasive and safer procedures, driven by the dermal filler and botox markets — advances that are nothing short of breathtaking, if not wrinkle reducing.

Botox is the world’s most popular facial rejuvenation procedure with more than 5 million performed each year. Its popularity has spawned a series of cultural phenomena, from parties to gift card to Botox humor.

Imagine for a moment that you could leave work for lunch, undergo a simple procedure, and return to your desk having shed an inch from your waist. You may consider it a wild fantasy, but the technology to instantly reshape your body has arrived,...

The previous three sections described the state of the art in stem cell treatment in great detail, so much so it required 13,545 words. They say a picture is worth a thousand words. If so, we have many photos, plus another 1,400 words, to...

Once you have decided on a stem-cell treatment, the next step is to choose the right medical specialist and/or clinic to handle your procedure. There are a lot of factors to consider as Part I and Part II of this stem cell series suggest. Part...

Research has shown that exercise can help stem the tide of aging. One study of 400,000 Taiwanese found that just 15 minutes of exercise each day was associated with a three-year increase in life expectancy plus a 14% reduction in risk of death...

When the subject of stem-cell treatments is brought up, the first question typically asked is, “Do they work?” Here’s a research summary on the use and effectiveness of stem-cell therapy. Based on the sheer number of studies that have been...

In the eternal quest to find solutions that slow, prevent, or reverse the aging process, the scientific community often treads where no one has gone before. The leading edge is deeply immersed in the world of stem cells, which is not surprising...

One of the most remarkable innovations of the new millennium is the use of stem cells to address health-related issues. As with any new science, a lot of dubious information is being peddled by a wide cast of characters. This blog post is aimed...

Innovative approaches to age management are beginning to show promise. In 1972, Suren Sehgal, then a scientist at Ayerst Laboratories in Montreal, identified a rare bacterium found in Easter Island soil, Streptomyces Hygroscopicus, that...

In 2006, two Cambridge, Mass.-based biotech start-ups, Sirtris Pharmaceuticals and Elixir Pharmaceuticals, created quite a stir researching drugs that mimic the beneficial aspects of reduced caloric intake. Their surprising findings revealed...

Aging is caused by a biochemical process that affects the body internally and externally. This process causes the body to degenerate over a period of time, affecting the well-being and physical appearance of the aged. HRT seeks to delay the...

The scene is set in San Francisco’s Museum of Modern Art, near Moscone Center. On stage is a group of Wired panelists discussing the future of life extension — the art of living longer. At one point, an audience member asks the inevitable...

In an age of endless information overload, multitasking, and ultra-reliable digital gadgets, memory has become a fungible asset. This will make the business of remembering one that is simply unforgettable.