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WHAT'S NEXT?: Between 2000 and 2050, the proportion of the world's population aged over 60 will double from about 11 per cent to 22 per cent.

• [New] Scientists at the University of California, Irvine's School of Pharmacy & Pharmaceutical Sciences have discovered how muscle stem cells flip a switch to rebuild damaged muscle - a finding that could help address muscle loss linked to ageing, injury and widely used weight-loss medications. News-Medical
• [New] Chair of the American Society of Interior Designers, renovations will be more about functionality and longevity and less about aesthetics in 2026. Kitchen & Bath Business
• [New] At Expo West 2026, Morinaga Nutritional Foods will feature microbiome innovations that translate science into scalable solutions for healthy ageing. CNS Media
• [New] Australian and global heart health advocates now warn heart valve disease is the next cardiac epidemic, driven by an ageing population and persistently low awareness. Mirage News
• [New] A measured step up reduces the risk of sudden impacts on pension payments and provides greater certainty for older Australians managing tight budgets. Aged Care Guide
• [New] To capitalise, food manufacturers around the world are pumping big bucks into some of the biggest trends such as gut health, cognitive ability and longevity, fuelling forecasts of further growth that could reach $600bn by 2030. FoodNavigator.com
• [New] The regulatory breakthrough will occur when one geroprotective agent, likely SS-31, rapamycin, or a GLP-1 analog, demonstrates compelling healthspan benefits in a well-designed trial, forcing the FDA to create an ageing indication. The Peptide List's Substack
• [New] While many CPG companies chase Gen Z with TikTok-ready snacks and bold flavours in a bid to win life-long shoppers earlier, Conagra Brands is betting retirees - and their quest to age healthy - will drive the next wave of household penetration. FoodNavigator-USA.com
• [New] The U.S. Air Force's troubled Sentinel intercontinental ballistic missile program faces significant risks from software delays and an extended reliance on the ageing Minuteman III system. FDD
• [New] Poised to address a critical gap in the global health landscape, the Society for Brain Health will serve as a formal body of scientists, educators and policymakers focused on enhancing cognitive capacity, longevity, and proactive health optimization. News-Medical
• [New] In the coming decade, the demographics of one of the most devastating diseases of old age will shift dramatically in the United States. AL DIA News
• [New] Cancer incidence is expected to rise globally due to population growth and ageing. Rare Disease Advisor
• [New] Conventional forces could become a key area of cooperation with Russia, such as improving the North's ageing air-defense systems. THE Journal
• [New] The ageing fleet of aircraft and persistently low readiness rates pose significant risks, particularly as the U.S. Air Force's capabilities may decline in the event of a future conflict with China. eplaneai
• [New] Smart sensing networks might play an increasingly central role in longevity strategies in 2026 and beyond. Mondaq
• 2026 will be in favor of smarter treatments that enhance skin quality, support cellular health, and promote graceful ageing over time. JustLuxe
• As many as 80% of the elderly population is expected to live in low- and middle-income countries by 2050. SUPA71
• The world is currently experiencing an unprecedented demographic shift, with the elderly population expected to double by 2050. SUPA71
• Under BAU, 2024-2050 DALYs are projected to rise by 71.4%, driven mainly by resistance prevalence and population ageing, with additional contributions from population growth and infection incidence. PubMed Central (PMC)

Last updated: 11 March 2026