Someone may have most of their natural teeth but still be considered “orally frail” if they suffer chewing problems as mouth ...

Human life expectancy has potentially been pushed to the max, new research suggests. The recent increase in people's longevity appears to be slowing down despite new developments in medicine, ...

Overall, life expectancy ranged from as high as 83 years in high-income regions to as low as 62 years in sub-Saharan Africa, IHME found. This new research highlights an “urgent need for policymakers ...

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 ...

Older people who earn less than $20,000 a year die nine years sooner on average than those who earn $120,000 or more. That's the conclusion of a new analysis that shows a strong connection between ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Steve Vernon, FSA, helps retirees make their money last for life. How long can retirees expect to live in retirement? It’s an ...

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

Share on Pinterest ADHD linked to significantly shorter lifespans, study warns. Image credit: Klaus Vedfelt/Getty Images. A new study estimates the life expectancy of adults with attention-deficit and ...

San Antonio's resilience is real. Families, neighbors and community organizations have filled gaps for years. But resilience ...

People with HHT have a near-typical life expectancy as long as they follow their treatment plan and undergo regular screening for complications. Hereditary hemorrhagic telangiectasia (HHT) is a rare ...

The life expectancy of someone with an ileostomy depends on the underlying illness they have. An ileostomy does not reduce an individual’s life expectancy. Doctors perform this procedure to bypass ...

ATLANTA — Humans are living 20 years longer than they were in 1950, according to new research with all 204 countries and territories studied reporting declines in their mortality rates since then. But ...