U.S. life expectancy hits a new high
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A person’s genes play a far greater role in likely lifespan than previously thought, according to a major new study published Thursday in the journal Science
U.S. life expectancy rose to 79 years in 2024, an increase of more than 6 months from the previous year and a new record that reflects a sharp decline in deaths from COVID-19 and
Two new studies have found that small improvements in day-to-day life can have substantial impacts on life expectancy.