"Life expectancy"

A newly published study has revealed that individuals with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) may face a significantly reduced life expectancy. With men losing up to nine years and women …

A recent analysis published in The Lancet reveals a sobering outlook for life expectancy in the United States over the coming decades.  According to forecasts by the University of Washington’s …

A recent study published in Nature Aging reveals that the substantial gains in human life expectancy during the 20th century are now slowing down, suggesting that wealthy nations may be …

A newly approved drug is showing encouraging results for a small group of people living with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, or ALS. The findings come from researchers at Washington University School …

A major new study has found that radiation from medical imaging, such as CT scans and X-rays, is associated with a small but measurable increase in the risk of blood …

A new AARP report shows that more Americans than ever are caring for aging or disabled family members. The number of family caregivers has jumped 45% in the past decade, …

Data published in the Journal of the American Heart Association show that heart attack deaths among U.S. adults have fallen by 89 percent since 1970.  However, fatalities from arrhythmias, heart …

Retirement at 65 has long been the norm, but new research shows that working beyond that age has significant benefits. Older workers report better mental and physical health, higher job …

Heart disease continues to claim more American lives than any other cause of death, outpacing all cancers and accidental deaths combined. The latest statistics from the American Heart Association’s 2025 …

While Americans are living longer than ever due to advances in healthcare, new research shows many of those years are burdened by poor health and chronic illness. A recent Mayo …