On average, a single cigarette takes 20 minutes off a person’s life, according to a new study published at University College London. To put that into perspective, a pack of 20 cigarettes can shorten ...

A new study from Northwestern University found that life expectancy in California has not returned to pre-pandemic levels, data that could indicate similar national trends. The study, published in the ...

A large US study finds insufficient sleep is linked to shorter life expectancy, ranking just behind smoking and ahead of diet ...

The current landscape of public health in the United States is marked by a far-reaching attack on foundational scientific principles and institutions, threatening decades of progress in combating ...

Life expectancy around the world is expected to increase by nearly 5 years in men and more than 4 years in women during the next three decades, researchers predict. These increases are expected to be ...

A new study has revealed that the difference between men’s and women’s life expectancy in the US has grown since the COVID-19 pandemic. The JAMA Internal Medicine Journal reported that women now live ...

Getting enough sleep has long been tied to better mood, focus, and overall health, but new research suggests it may also play ...

The Covid-19 pandemic set US life expectancy back by years, but new research shows that the country has been falling behind for decades. In 1950, the US had the 12th longest life expectancy among ...

Having attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, or ADHD, is associated with a shorter life expectancy and a greater risk of mental health issues, according to a new study of more than 30,000 people ...

A new study shows that humanity is approaching the maximum limit for life expectancy. Women continue to live longer than men, but longevity improvements are slowing. The U.S. ranks poorly in life ...

Across the United States, a sweeping new body of research is drawing a stark line between how much we sleep and how long we live. By zooming in at the county level, scientists are finding that ...

Human life expectancy in high-income countries is no longer climbing at the rate it did in the 20th century, a new study suggests. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate ...