Life expectancy for adults in the U.S. increased to 77.5 years in 2022 — up 1.1 years from 2021 — but the average is still not back to pre-pandemic levels, according to a new report from the CDC’s ...

Life expectancy increased rapidly through the 19th century and first half of the 20th century. In 1990, some scientists predicted those rapid gains would continue, leading to “radical life extension.” ...

America isn't one unified whole but rather a mosaic of lived experiences. Researchers identify Ten Americas, each defined by a complex web of race, geography, and income, where life expectancy, a ...

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 ...

By Priyanjana Pramanik, MSc. A major cohort study suggests that consistent adherence to established healthy eating patterns may add years to life, even after accounting for genetic predisposition.