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 ...

MADISON, Wis. – A new study co-authored by a University of Wisconsin-Madison professor finds that life expectancy gains made by high-income countries in the first half of the 20th century have slowed ...

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The El Niño–Southern Oscillation (ENSO) is a major driver of global climate variability, yet its long-term effect on life expectancy remains unclear. Here we quantify how ENSO persistently impedes ...

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Discrimination related to one’s sexual orientation or gender identity (SOGI) is associated with suicide risk in LGBTQ+ youth, and protective factors, such as greater perceived life expectancy and life ...

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 ...

The life expectancy for Americans born in 2024 has reached a new high of 79 years. Floridians' life expectancy is slightly higher than the national average, at just under 80 years. This increase is ...

For many of the 2,600 residents of South Franklinton, opportunities for a higher quality of life remain stubbornly out of reach. Amid the smattering of low-income housing tucked around the evidence of ...