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Women Outlive Men: Yogurt, Aging Research, and Longevity Insights

11/10/2025

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Female longevity outpaces men's, with menopause and ovarian aging contributing to longer lifespans.
Maria Branyas, who lived to 117, attributed her longevity to yogurt consumption.
Researchers led by Yousin Suh study the human ovary as a model for anti-aging drugs, including rapamycin, which has shown promise in mice.
Despite progress, aging research remains limited, especially on the 120-year lifespan barrier, while diversity efforts aim to benefit all genders.

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Story summary

Female longevity outpaces men's, with menopause and ovarian aging contributing to longer lifespans.
Maria Branyas, who lived to 117, attributed her longevity to yogurt consumption.
Researchers led by Yousin Suh study the human ovary as a model for anti-aging drugs, including rapamycin, which has shown promise in mice.
Despite progress, aging research remains limited, especially on the 120-year lifespan barrier, while diversity efforts aim to benefit all genders.