There is now a way to extend the lifespan of organisms so that humans could conceivably live to be 800 years old. In an amazing development, scientists at the University of Southern California have announced that they’ve extended the lifespan of yeast bacteria tenfold — and the recipe they used to do it might easily … Continue reading
By Rob Stein Scientists have identified a hormone that significantly extends the life span of mice, a discovery that could mark a crucial step toward developing drugs that boost longevity in people. The hormone is the first substance identified that is produced naturally in mammals, including humans, and can extend life span — a … Continue reading
Growth factors are proving to be a breakthrough in anti-aging skincare. When I am asked if anything really works, I say look for products with growth factors. These powerful anti-agers are the key actives in some of the very best serums that I have discovered. And what are they? Well, here is my 2012 roundup … Continue reading
Ryan Seacrest has become “obsessive — almost paranoid about his health,” reports Star, which claims the host “has assistants tote around a chilled briefcase filled with a custom macrobiotic ‘green drink’ he chugs to stay young.” According to a supposed “source” for the tabloid, “He has also been taking human growth hormone shots and stem cell serum … Continue reading
Simon Cowell is no stranger to weird anti-aging treatments, so it’s not a shock that he’s trying out smearing sheep stem-cells on his face. The X Factor creator reportedly pays $500 a season to have stem-cells from sheep placentas (imported from New Zealand, no less) put on his face at the Beverly Hills Lancer clinic. Victoria Beckham also frequents … Continue reading
Singer-turned-fashion designer Victoria Beckham wants to stop looking old. So she treats herself to special anti-ageing facials, which include ingredients like sheep placenta and gold flakes. The 38-year-old makes regular visits to Beverly Hills’ dermatologist Harold lancer for the anti-ageing treatments, which cost $500 and contain gold particles as well as animal stem cells. “Victoria … Continue reading
Are you one of those consumers who prize individuality and self-expression? Did you specify the color of the stripes on your Goyard bag? Do you design your own Keds? Well then, we have a new personalized face cream for you, and we hope you’re in the top one percent of wage earners, because a year’s … Continue reading
BUFFALO, N.Y. — Biomedical researchers at the University at Buffalo have engineered adult stem cells that scientists can grow continuously in culture, a discovery that could speed development of cost-effective treatments for diseases including heart disease, diabetes, immune disorders and neurodegenerative diseases. UB scientists created the new cell lines – named “MSC Universal” – by … Continue reading