Peak Human Life
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Health - ABC News
A peek inside human brain shows a way it cleans out waste
A unique peek inside the human brain may help explain how it clears away waste like the kind that leads to Alzheimer's disease10 minutes ago -
Health - ABC News
Don't expect human life expectancy to grow much more, researcher says
A new study suggests that humanity is hitting the upper limit of life expectancy29 minutes ago -
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Top stories - The New York Times
Have We Reached Peak Human Life Span?
After decades of rising life expectancy, the increases appear to be slowing. A new study calls into question how long even the healthiest of populations can live.5 hours ago -
Top stories - The New York Times
Lore Segal, Mordant Memoirist of Émigré Life, Dies at 96
One of thousands of Jewish children transported to England at the dawn of World War II, she explored themes of displacement with penetrating wit in novel-memoirs like “Other People’s Houses.”6 hours ago -
World - The Guardian
Rises in life expectancy have slowed dramatically, analysis finds
Rapid rises achieved in 20th century have slowed significantly, with life expectancy in the US falling. If blowing out the candles on your 100th birthday cake is a pillar of your retirement plan, ...7 hours ago -
Top stories - ABC News
1 year into the Israel-Hamas war: The grim human toll by the numbers
Monday marks 1 year of the Israel-Hamas war. Here's a look at the tragic human toll by the numbers, including deaths and injuries and the state of getting aid into Gaza.12 hours ago - Israel -
Sports - ABC News
American and British climbers who lost tent and gear on Indian Himalayan peak rescued after 3 days
American and British climbers have been rescued after being stranded for three days on a mountain in India’s Himalayan north12 hours ago