Life expectancy increased rapidly through the 19th century and first half of the 20th century. In 1990, some scientists predicted those rapid gains would continue, leading to “radical life extension.” ...

For most of human history, life unfolded quickly and ended abruptly. In the early 19th century, global life expectancy ...

Recent findings challenge the long-standing belief in the steady rise of life expectancy in the United States. A significant deceleration in life expectancy gains suggests that those born after 1939 ...

Jonathan Wosen is STAT’s West Coast biotech & life sciences reporter. You can reach Jonathan on Signal at jwosen.27. Over the past 150 years, humanity has unleashed unimaginable energy by splitting ...

The impact of excess weight on life expectancy has emerged as a critical public health concern, with studies revealing a stark reality: significant weight issues can reduce lifespan by 5 to 20 years.

Human life expectancy has potentially been pushed to the max, new research suggests. The recent increase in people's longevity appears to be slowing down despite new developments in medicine, ...

In the United States, how long a person lives can vary substantially depending on where in the country they reside. Comparing the life expectancy of people born from 1900 to 2000, a study published ...

ATLANTA (WCSC) — A Centers for Disease Control and Prevention report on American life expectancy released on Dec. 22, 2022, showed an alarming drop in numbers. Life expectancy fell to 76.4 years in ...

Life expectancy in the United States can vary dramatically depending on where you live, with a new study showing nearly a nine-year gap between the top and bottom states. Hawaii came out on top, with ...