Autopsy Studies Challenge Old Age as a Cause of Death

Autopsy studies across species reveal that most deaths attributed to 'old age' are actually caused by specific diseases like heart disease and cancer, challenging the traditional view of aging. Research also shows that interventions thought to slow aging often just delay disease onset rather than alter the aging process itself, and tools like DNA age tests measure correlation, not causation. The authors argue for more rigorous, comprehensive studies to truly understand and measure aging, emphasizing that current frameworks may be built on flawed assumptions.