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

For most of human history, life unfolded quickly and ended abruptly. In the early 19th century, global life expectancy hovered around 30 years, shaped by war, famine, and the relentless churn of ...

Chicago’s average life expectancy bounced back to 78.7 years in 2023, nearly hitting its prepandemic peak — though large gaps remain between races and neighborhoods, according to the city health ...

In a break from historical trends, average life expectancy in the United States fell precipitously in 2020 and 2021, and have yet to return to pre-pandemic levels. Despite these setbacks, there are ...

New study shows women still live longer on average. — -- Men are increasing their life expectancy at a higher rate than women, according to a study released today by the University of ...

A groundbreaking study published in PLOS One indicates that a landmark federal plan could increase average life expectancy for all Americans by 2.6 years while significantly improving overall ...

Eight in 10 over-50s are underestimating their life expectancy and potentially creating later life financial planning challenges, according to research from Standard Life.

People aged over 50 are putting their retirement plans at risk due to underestimating their life expectancy, according to a study from Standard Life ...