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 ...

Demography professor Samuel Preston said he supports healthcare reform — but unfortunately, his research doesn’t. Two of Preston’s recent papers suggest that the United States’ low life expectancy, ...

Life expectancy varies greatly around the world. See which countries have the highest and lowest life expectancy.

Jonathan Wosen is STAT’s West Coast biotech & life sciences reporter. You can reach Jonathan on Signal at jwosen.27. Over the past 150 years, humanity has unleashed unimaginable energy by splitting ...

A new study comparing expected lifespans among six high-income English-speaking countries found that Australians live the longest while American lifespans faltered over the last three decades. Despite ...

In the United States, how long a person lives can vary substantially depending on where in the country they reside. Comparing the life expectancy of people born from 1900 to 2000, a study published ...

Sarah is an experienced writer and editor enthusiastic about helping readers live their healthiest and happiest lives. Before joining Forbes Health, Sarah worked as a writer for various digital ...

New mortality data from the federal government suggests that life expectancy probably hit another record high in 2025, as ...