The report provides a picture of how health has changed across countries and regions between 2000 and 2023, including trends in life expectancy, causes of death and disease burden ...

Aging is one of the few things every living thing has in common. Humans, in particular, are living longer today than they did in the past. Much of this is due to societal advances such as vaccines, ...

There’s some good news for American lifespans: In July, preliminary CDC data suggested that life expectancy in the U.S. is on track to reach a record high while death rates hit a historic low.

New mortality data from the federal government suggests that life expectancy probably hit another record high in 2025, as death rates have continued to fall since the height of the Covid-19 pandemic.

If you live in Mississippi, West Virginia, Alabama, Louisiana, or Tennessee, you might not like what this article has to say ...

AccuQuote reports that the life expectancy gap highlights the need for updated long-term financial planning, emphasizing cohort-specific data to better prepare for extended retirements.

As I have noted in a recent blog post, life expectancies at older ages have increased notably in the US over the past several decades, providing justification for raising formal retirement ages in ...

Secondary progressive multiple sclerosis (SPMS) usually develops after years of relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis (RRMS) and leads to steadily worsening symptoms and disability over time. SPMS ...