Wondering how long one's life will last is a universal thought. The average life expectancy in the United States is 81.4 years for women and 75.8 years for men, according to the Centers for Disease ...

The leading causes of death haven’t changed since 1990 — with one glaring, pandemic-sized exception. According to the latest analysis of the Global Burden of Disease study, which reviewed deaths from ...

The news of Diane Ladd’s death at 89 has brought attention to a rare but serious lung condition. The legendary actress, known for her roles in Alice Doesn’t Live Here Anymore and Wild at Heart, passed ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Steve Vernon, FSA, helps retirees make their money last for life. How long can retirees expect to live in retirement? It’s an ...

U.S. life expectancy rose last year to its highest level since the COVID-19 pandemic, while death rates fell for almost all the top causes, according to Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC ...

Life expectancy rates have risen for the first time in two years, due in part to a precipitous drop in deaths from COVID-19. Overall life expectancy increased by 1.1 years from 2021 to 2022, rising ...

People with diabetes face a threefold to sixfold increased risk for sudden cardiac death and a shorter life expectancy than the general population, and this risk is especially noticeable among younger ...