Women had an average life expectancy of 77.2 years. The six-and-a-half-year gap between men and women in Louisiana mirrors ...

Georgia's life expectancy rose more sharply than most U.S. states as the coronavirus pandemic receded, according to the latest CDC data, but still has ground to make up.

If you inherit a tax-deferred retirement account, like an IRA or a 401(k), you’ll pay income taxes on the money when you ...

The story of how long Americans live is one of the most revealing chapters in the nation’s history. Life expectancy numbers are not just cold statistics they tell us about the air we breathed, the ...

These days, if you retire early, you could expect to live another 30 years — or even longer — in retirement. Take the hypothetical example of Dave, 50-year-old IT professional who wants to retire at ...

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 ...

Life expectancy is back to pre-pandemic levels, according to global health research — but mortality rates for teens and young adults are of growing concern. The latest release of The Global Burden of ...

People with Duchenne muscular dystrophy have a shorter-than-average life expectancy due to changes in muscles that affect breathing, heart activity, and other functions. However, treatment advances ...

Life expectancy in the United States can vary dramatically depending on where you live, with a new study showing nearly a nine-year gap between the top and bottom states. Hawaii came out on top, with ...

People with Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) frequently live well into adulthood. Advances in treatment have significantly increased the life expectancy for this condition. The median life expectancy ...

Kentucky ranks among the bottom 10 states for life expectancy. Here’s what one analysis says is contributing. Trevor Williams Getty Images Kentucky ranks in the bottom 10 states for life expectancy at ...

THURSDAY, Sept. 4, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Bad news for folks hoping to become a centenarian: Average life expectancy isn’t expected to exceed 100 years anytime soon, a new study says. Life expectancy ...