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The hydra, a tiny sea creature, appears to never age. Scientists are studying it to learn what secrets it may hold to longevity.

Opossums, Hydras And Hummingbirds: What We're Learning About Aging From Animals

Some animals live longer than they should for their size. Some have shorter lives. And others don't appear to age at all.

The aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71) conducts high speed runs in the Atlantic Ocean, April 28, 2014.

Five USS Theodore Roosevelt Sailors Test Positive For Coronavirus, Again

Five sailors aboard the San Diego-based USS Theodore Roosevelt have tested positive for COVID-19 a second time and have since been removed from the ship, according to the Navy.

Chris Evans as Captain America in Avengers: Endgame. And yes, Cap, these are apparently the real numbers.

The Record-Breaking Box Office Of 'Avengers: Endgame,' By The (Huge) Numbers

Nobody is surprised that Avengers: Endgame is a hit, but even by superhero standards, it's had an enormous debut weekend, both in the U.S. and internationally.

How To Care For Older People In The Pandemic (And A Printable Guide!)

Reader Tips: 9 Ways To Bring Joy And Care To Older People In The Pandemic

Write postcards on a weekly basis. Go for scenic drives. Schedule virtual TV time. Use family history as a topic for virtual lessons.

Neurosurgeons in the UC San Diego operating room performing a craniotomy (where they take off part of the skull). Many of patients get this kind of procedure to relieve pressure from the brain, or to have a brain tumor removed, or have an aneurysm fixed.

COVID And The Brain: 'You Should Be Afraid'

UC San Diego Health doctor highlights neurological complications of virus

Leighton Anderson, a student in the first BMW MSTEP class at Camp Pendleton studying to become a level 3 service technician for the luxury car maker, is pictured in this undated photo.

Corporations Prepare Troops For Civilian Jobs At Camp Pendleton

Corporations such as BMW are offering training to active duty service members at Camp Pendleton getting ready to transition out of the military.

It's still pretty early in the flu season, but some states, including Texas and North Carolina, are already reporting the first influenza deaths, including at least 10 children. Most kids each year who die from the flu had not been vaccinated.

Do You Really Need A Flu Shot? Here's How To Decide

The internet abounds with myths about the relative risks of flu and flu shots, maybe partly because it's an annual shot and nobody likes needles. Here's the latest on what you might need — and why.

Precinct leaders across Iowa will use their own smartphones to transmit the results of next month's Iowa caucuses.

Despite Election Security Fears, Iowa Caucuses Will Use New Smartphone App

The Iowa Democratic Party confirmed to Iowa Public Radio and NPR that it plans to use an Internet-based app to transmit results, but it declined to provide any more specifics or security details.

Pictured above is an undated flier sent out to seniors in Santa Clara County urging them to sell their homes.

Pricey Real Estate Prompts Scammers To Target Senior Homeowners

Amid California’s record-shattering housing prices, the state’s senior homeowners are sitting on a gold mine. That’s made them marks for con artists.

The 'Strange Science' Behind The Big Business Of Exercise Recovery

Does exercise recovery work? Science writer Christie Aschwanden examines the physiology and effectiveness of sports drinks, protein powders and other products and services in her new book, Good to Go.

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