Health and Aging

Featured Health Topic: Healthy Aging/Longevity

NIH researchers find diabetes drug extends health and lifespan in mice
July 30, 2013
Advice for older people on staying safe in hot weather
July 11, 2013
NIA partners with PCORI to develop falls prevention study
June 17, 2013
NIA supports studies of health needs of LGBT community
May 29, 2013
A Conversation with…Dr. Richard Suzman
May 29, 2013
At the intersection of arts and aging
May 29, 2013
NIH researchers find gene affects fertility in mice
May 14, 2013
Join NIA to honor Dr. Robert Butler with May 8 memorial lecture
March 15, 2013
NIH-supported researchers illuminate aging cells in mouse model
January 17, 2013
NIH study finds calorie restriction does not affect survival
August 29, 2012

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Researchers reviewing test results on a computer screen The NIA supports the Baltimore Longitudinal Study of Aging (BLSA), America's longest-running scientific study of human aging, begun in 1958. BLSA scientists are learning what happens as people age and how to sort out changes due to aging from those due to disease or other causes. Learn more about the BLSA »

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