From the Maldives to Malawi, discover the nations where life expectancy has jumped upwards thanks to medical advancements and more Back in 1965, the average life expectancy globally was 54. As of 2025 ...

Life expectancy across 117 mammals was increased by hormonal contraception and surgical sterilization in new study.

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 ...

Spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) life expectancy varies between types. The most severe types of SMA have a life expectancy of less than 2 years, while less severe types do not impact life expectancy. The ...

New state-level data shows that Arizonans can expect to live to 75, a lower age than most states and below the U.S. average. Arizonans lost 3.8 years of life expectancy between 2019 and 2021, ...