An American born in 2024 can expect to live to be 79, on average. But people in other wealthy countries can expect to live ...

The life expectancy for Americans increased to 79 years in 2024 from 78.4 in 2023, according to a January data brief published by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

U.S. life expectancy has hit the highest mark in American history. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Thursday ...

The drop in death rates occurred in both men and women, and across all racial and ethnic groups. Heart disease remained the ...

Life expectancy in the U.S. rose to 79 years in 2024 — its highest level on record — driven by notable declines in drug ...

A new surge in life expectancy reflects the nation’s recovery from the COVID-19 epidemic and the decline in drug overdoses, experts agree.

Life expectancy is back to pre-pandemic levels, according to global health research — but mortality rates for teens and young adults are of growing concern. The latest release of The Global Burden of ...

Older people who earn less than $20,000 a year die nine years sooner on average than those who earn $120,000 or more. That's the conclusion of a new analysis that shows a strong connection between ...