Human life expectancy is increasing at a slower rate than it did in the 20th century, a new study of 10 wealthy countries hints. During the 20th century, improvements in public health and medicine ...

Last month, a new research study published by a University of Wisconsin assistant professor in the La Follette School of Public Affairs Héctor Pifarreé i Arolas concluded that the average life ...

Researchers found that life expectancy growth in wealthy nations has dramatically slowed since 1939. Once driven by major reductions in child mortality, longevity gains are now limited by slower ...

Sleep isn’t just about feeling rested—it may be one of the strongest predictors of how long you live. Researchers analyzing nationwide data found that insufficient sleep was more closely tied to ...

NAGANO—Okinawa Prefecture once boasted the longest life expectancy in the country, but it has now dropped well out of the top 10.

The city is inching towards helping its residents live longer lives, but its persistent overdose crisis continues to threaten longevity within communities of color. Average life expectancy in the city ...

RICHMOND, Va. — For the second year in a row, the U.S. life expectancy rate dropped, decreasing in 2016 to 78.6, a loss of 0.1 from the previous year. It is alarming to think that, in a time when new ...

Milwaukee's health department released its community report identifying five major areas putting Milwaukee residents at ...