The average life expectancy in the U.S. increased by almost a year in 2023, according to figures released by the Centers for Disease Control Thursday, Dec. 19. U.S. average life expectancy was 78.4 ...

For most of human history, life unfolded quickly and ended abruptly. In the early 19th century, global life expectancy ...

But there are still troubling disparities in New York City’s life expectancy depending on gender, race and income.

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — The average life expectancy fell across the United States in recent years, with some states, including Kentucky, seeing more significant declines than others. Using data from the CDC ...