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The UK government is studying ways to keep children safer online, including looking at Australia's groundbreaking social media age restrictions. Ministers want to learn what works best before making changes that could help millions of families.
Two-year-old Jude Owens just became the youngest person ever to nail two different snooker shots, smashing world records before his third birthday. The UK toddler started playing on a mini table but quickly graduated to balancing on stools around regulation tables.
Archaeologists in Northumberland discovered a 4,400-year-old Bronze Age settlement that's rewriting the timeline of early farming in northern England. The dig uncovered homes, burial sites, and ancient fields that paint the most complete picture yet of how people lived in the uplands.
Children in the UK will never legally buy cigarettes thanks to a groundbreaking rolling age ban that raises the minimum purchase age by one year, every year. The historic law aims to protect millions from nicotine addiction and save the NHS billions.
People who enjoy museums, concerts, and reading may be aging more slowly at a biological level. Scientists found that weekly arts activities slow aging at the same rate as regular exercise.
Researchers discovered biological aging markers shared by humans, mice, rats, and monkeys, opening doors to treatments that could extend human lifespan. The team built a free online tool so scientists worldwide can test anti-aging therapies faster.
Scientists discovered that restoring a declining brain protein called Menin reversed memory loss, bone thinning, and inflammation in aging mice. A simple amino acid supplement also improved brain function, offering new hope for treating age-related decline.
Over 50 leading researchers worldwide just published a groundbreaking vision for aging science that focuses on keeping people healthier longer, not just living more years. The shift from studying "how long" to "how well" people age could transform how we approach health throughout our lives.
Lawrence Tech is launching a Healthy Aging Innovation Center to help seniors live independently at home through smart technology and human-centered design. The free April 10 event will showcase innovations that make aging safer and more dignified.
Aging cells once thought to be harmful may actually protect your body, leading to smarter anti-aging treatments. Researchers are now developing precision therapies that target only the bad cells while keeping the helpful ones alive.
Going to museums and doing creative activities might actually slow down aging in your DNA, according to new research from the UK. The effects are comparable to those seen from regular exercise.
Wandering through art galleries might keep you young. A UK study found weekly museum visits slow biological aging by 4 percent, matching the benefits of regular exercise.
Researchers discovered shared genetic patterns of aging in humans, mice, rats, and monkeys that could predict lifespan and help develop treatments to extend healthy years. The breakthrough offers hope for tackling age-related diseases like dementia and heart disease.
A new United Nations report reveals how shifting the narrative around aging could unlock trillion-dollar economic opportunities and improve wellbeing for millions. The way we talk about getting older shapes everything from public policy to how people view their own futures.
A groundbreaking study shows that taking a daily multivitamin for two years slowed biological aging by about four months in older adults. The effect was even stronger in people whose bodies were aging faster than their actual age.
Half a million Britons who volunteered for a groundbreaking health study two decades ago can finally help researchers solve medical mysteries. After years of bureaucratic delays, their complete medical records are now accessible to scientists studying diseases and aging.
A PhD researcher recorded nearly 100 hours of interviews with government scientists from Britain's once-thriving public research centers, capturing a forgotten era when 5% of science graduates joined prestigious labs that changed the world. These recordings now live in the British Library, preserving stories of innovation, curiosity, and purpose-driven work.
British regulators are asking major social media platforms to strengthen age checks after research showed 86% of children aged 10-12 have social media profiles despite minimum age limits. Seven companies including TikTok, YouTube, and Instagram must now prove they're keeping young children safer online.
Going to museums, reading books, and enjoying cultural activities could slow your biological aging by up to 4%, matching the health gap between smokers and nonsmokers. A major UK study suggests your weekend plans might be just as important as your workout routine.
Scientists discovered the aging brain doesn't just decline—it actively remodels itself between ages 50 and 75. This breakthrough reveals why age is the biggest risk factor for Alzheimer's and opens doors to new treatments.
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