The opioid epidemic is prolific. The human toll undeniable. Rates of substance use disorders are rising, with 2.1 million Americans identified as having an opioid use disorder (OUD). There are an estimated 4-6 million additional people who...

Glioblastoma Multiforme (GBM) is an aggressive malignant brain tumor involving glial cells of the brain. At the time of this report, nearly 15,000 people were diagnosed with GBM each year in the United States and Europe. The prognosis for...

The need is staggering. Alzheimer's disease is the sixth leading cause of death in the United States and currently, more than 5.5 million Americans are living with this disease for which there is yet no cure yet. This guide is aimed at...

We’ve all seen data that magnifies a tragic and gripping reality—millions of people in every community across the country are experiencing the ravages of opioid addiction first-hand. Opioid addiction is a scourge that knows no age, gender...

We’re at a unique time in our history. Increased longevity is converging with unprecedented innovations in biomedical research, genomics, health, and technology to disrupt aging in ways previously unimaginable—empowering us to choose how we...

While some sounds can be annoying for most people, for a few, certain sounds like chewing, sniffling, or pen clicking can trigger an intense physical and emotional response. Those with this condition can experience increased heart rate...

Alzheimer’s disease is increasingly in the spotlight after a number of high-profile clinical trial failures—an alarming trend as an estimated 5.5 million adult Americans live with this disease, which disproportionally affects the aged...

Jim Mellon is an entrepreneur, investor, and frequent speaker on topics ranging from longevity investment to future trends in technology. In an interview with the Milken Institute Center for the Future of Aging, Mellon talks about his book...

Harvard professor Sharon Inouye is one of the world’s leaders in geriatrics research and innovation. She founded the Hospital Elder Life Program (HELP) to prevent delirium in hospitalized patients. In an interview with the Milken Institute...

Arianna Huffington knows what it takes to reinvent herself. She has taken on a new mission: ending the worldwide culture of stress and burnout. In an interview with the Milken Institute Center for the Future of Aging, Huffington explains...