For nearly a century, laboratory studies have shown consistent results: eat less food, or eat less often, and an animal will live longer. But scientists have struggled to understand why these kinds of ...

Catfish are named for the long, wispy barbels that jut from their faces like a cat’s whiskers—not for their catlike behavior. But it turns out some catfish may share more than looks with their ...

Scientists have long studied whether changing what we eat can slow aging and extend healthy life. Research from the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health suggests that reducing ...

Share on Pinterest Scientists have found a link between calorie-restricted diets and life span. Berena Alvarez/Stocksy Previous research shows that what we eat and following certain diets can have a ...

Pair of wandering albatrosses on the nest, socializing, with snowy mountains and light blue ocean in the background, South Georgia Island, Antarctica© MZPHOTO.CZ/Shutterstock.com Islands are ...