Diseases that might appear more obviously in younger people might show up more insidiously in older populations, Dzeng added.

She died at a very advanced age—and with an exceptional level of mental and physical health that most of us can only hope for in our final years—but she didn’t die of old age.

QMedic analyzed Centers for Disease Control and Prevention data and spoke with experts to look at the reality of aging as a ...

"Old age" isn't really a medical cause of death. Queen Elizabeth's death certificate says she died of "old age" at 96. Older people are more likely to die as a result of common illnesses (like ...

People with "young" brains -- brains aging more slowly than their actual age -- are much less likely to die or develop ...

For older Black people in America, the golden years often come with a harsh reality: They are more likely to suffer from chronic illnesses, be sicker in old age, and die younger than their white ...

For older Black people in America, the golden years often come with a harsh reality: They are more likely to suffer from chronic illnesses, be sicker in old age, and die younger than their white ...