Life Expectancy
When Will I Die? New Blood Test Could Reveal Answer
The test measures nine factors that can calculate a person's biological, rather than chronological, age.
Five Habits Linked to Higher Life Expectancy in Study
Researchers were surprised by how much these habits appeared to boost life expectancy.
Why Some People Age Faster Than Others
Longevity and behavioral aging aren’t necessarily related processes; just because we extend one doesn’t mean the other gets pulled along with it.
What Is the World's 'Smartest' City?
A new study decided on the world's "smartest" cities based on digital services, housing, government and more. Two U.S. cities made the top 10.
Eating Badly Is a Leading Cause of Death Worldwide
About one in five deaths around the world can be attributed to poor diet, according to a study titled "The Global Burden of Disease."
Life Expectancy in Some Parts of U.S. Lower Than Iraq
A new study shows that despite the U.S. spending more on health care than any other nation, huge inequalities persist when it comes to life expectancy.
South Korean Women Born in 2030 Will Live to 90
South Korea has some of the lowest obesity rates in the world.
U.S. Life Expectancy Drops, a First Since 1993
Americans born in 2015 saw their life expectancy decrease by a month.
Two Numbers: Japan Has More Than 60,000 Centenarians, and Tokyo Can’t Afford Their Gifts
Japan has a lot of really, really old people.
New Study Finds Road Traffic Noise May Impact Life Expectancy
The findings come from a new study conducted by the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine.