Preventive interventions may be more beneficial and accurate when looking at life expectancy next to lag time to benefit, according to an article published in the Journal of the American Medical ...

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 ...

Sleep is often treated as optional, but new nationwide research suggests it may be one of the most powerful factors shaping how long people live.

Getting enough sleep has long been tied to better mood, focus, and overall health, but new research suggests it may also play ...

A large US study finds insufficient sleep is linked to shorter life expectancy, ranking just behind smoking and ahead of diet ...

When it comes to life expectancy in high-income English-speaking countries, a new study has found that America has sat in last place since 2001. Despite its plethora of deadly animals, Australia ...

A pivotal new study that subjected mice to a variety of diets found that genetic factors had a far greater effect on their lifespan than eating habits. Sascha Burkard - stock.adobe.com Who moved their ...

Coronary artery disease (CAD) can reduce people’s life expectancy. However, this depends on various factors, including the severity of the condition, treatment efficacy, and whether the person has ...

Five classic risk factors for cardiovascular disease — high blood pressure, high cholesterol, obesity, diabetes, and smoking — at age 50 can reduce life expectancy by more than 10 years. This is the ...

Citing 'very unusual figure,' Taub research institute blames negative migration, declining fertility for 'the start of a new ...

Singapore tops the 2025 “healthiest country” rankings, but places like Japan still lead in life expectancy. Learn why “healthiest” and “longest‑lived” aren’t always the same, and what this means for ...

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 ...