Despite spending the most on healthcare, the U.S. lags behind 11 other wealthy countries in life expectancy, raising critical questions about its healthcare system.

Japan has the longest life expectancy, at 84.1 years, and they also have the lowest per-capita health care spending (PPP adjusted dollars in 2022) at $5,251. The U.S. has by far the highest per ...

A new study reveals that humanity may be reaching the upper limits of life expectancy, with fewer improvements in longevity despite advances in medical technology and healthcare.

Research indicates that without major advances in aging, radical life extension is improbable, necessitating reforms in ...

Most people have ... life expectancy in the U.S. is 77.5 years, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). However, the numbers are different across genders—the average ...

If you thought Americans were leading ... These problems have made it hard for the U.S. to keep pace with other developed nations in terms of life expectancy. Aging is the big roadblock here ...

Cats have existed for millions of years, but some are more likely to live longer than others. From Bengals to Siamese, these kitties may live for decades.

Advances in medical technology and genetic research — not to mention larger numbers of people making it to age 100 — are not translating into marked jumps in lifespan overall, according to researchers ...

According to the Centers for Disease Control and prevention, the average life expectancy ... they have already occurred rather than prioritizing prevention is *** major factor. American healthcare ...