The concept of biological age, distinct from chronological age, is gaining public traction, though often misinterpreted. "Aging clocks" are real, but beware of hype.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. (geralt/Pixabay/Canva) The clock is ticking on all our lives; we just don't know when it will stop. Scientists have devised a host ...

In April of this year, Spanish athlete Beatriz Flamini emerged into the light after a 500-day stay in a cave. Her descent underground is probably the longest undertaken by a long stretch. Flamini says ...

Better understanding Alzheimer's disease's effects on the biological clock could also have implications for preventing the disease. Poor sleep quality in adulthood is a risk factor for Alzheimer's, as ...

Employees' biological clocks do more than determine when they reach for coffee; they fundamentally shape how, when and why ...

In cold-blooded vertebrates, deep-brain photoreceptors allow for photoentrainment, the process by which the eyes facilitate setting of the circadian clock. Mammals do not have these receptors; instead ...

Could the next weapon against malaria come from a better understanding of biological clocks? A new study shows that malaria parasites sync their gene activity with the circadian rhythms of their host, ...