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 ...

On October 2, 2026, the WHO (World Health Organization) released its latest "Global Health Estimates." The data covers the ...

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, ...

Why life expectancy is at the heart of the idea of progress. Dear reader, In the five years I’ve spent exploring the world’s challenges through the lens of progress, there’s one figure I have always ...

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

The sharp rise in life expectancy over the past century is finally slowing down – and will stop when the average life expectancy reaches 87 – according to a new study of expected lifespans between ...

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.

Every time I look in the mirror, I worry about wrinkles, sagging, and changes in my hair and body shape. But isn't what we really want to protect the body that will allow us to walk on our own, work, ...

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 ...