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New research reveals longevity gains slowing, life expectancy of 100 unlikely
(lafollette.wisc.edu)
this post was submitted on 30 Aug 2025
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Yeah, I think the biggest cause was actually not groundbreaking stuff, but our understanding of microorganisms and our changes in hygiene (all summarized in better education).
The fact we treat many diseases now helps, but I think it makes for a much smaller percentage.
Vaccines. Antibiotics. Cardiac drugs.
All now no longer researched.