Since the early 20th century, sustained declines in mortality have driven steady increases in life expectancy, particularly in high-income countries. Several studies have reported that this ...

Average life expectancy in the year 1800 was no older than 40 years globally, but longer for those who survived childhood. Modern life expectancies of around 79 years in the United States are largely ...

Having a long and healthy life is a goal for most people. Many of us want to achieve our dreams, travel, retire leisurely, and watch our children grow up — if we choose to have some. However, life is ...

The current landscape of public health in the United States is marked by a far-reaching attack on foundational scientific principles and institutions, threatening decades of progress in combating ...