Protecting our safety net providers and investing in primary and preventive care are among the most cost-effective strategies for improving outcomes and closing these gaps.

Humanity's once-steady rise in life expectancy is now slowing down, raising the question of whether we're about to reach the ceiling of our longevity. Reading time 8 minutes It’s an inevitable fact of ...

Local officials respond to a report that reveals a 17-year life expectancy gap between two Wilmington neighborhoods.

A major cohort study suggests that consistent adherence to established healthy eating patterns may add years to life, even after accounting for genetic predisposition. Study: Healthy dietary patterns, ...

The city of Boston is aiming to close the gaps in life expectancy that have long impacted the Black communities. At a Feb. 27 ...

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 ...

The estimated life expectancy at birth for New York City was 82.3 years in 2023, according to data released by the City Health Dashboard.