An autism expert told Newsweek the life expectancy gap may reflect barriers to care more than autism itself.

Studies have reported on survival probabilities of people born with open spina bifida, a condition where the spinal cord and nerves are exposed through an opening in the back. Research published in ...

A new study indicates that autistic individuals enrolled in Medicaid have a life expectancy nearly 14 years shorter than the ...

The five classic risk factors for cardiovascular disease are well known—smoking, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, diabetes, and underweight or overweight/obesity. All increase the likelihood of ...

Background Socio-spatial health inequalities are increasing in England, as in many other high-income countries. While most ...

The latest findings from the Global Burden of Disease Study (GBD) 2021, published today in The Lancet, forecast that global life expectancy will increase by 4.9 years in males and 4.2 years in females ...

Preventive interventions may be more beneficial and accurate when looking at life expectancy next to lag time to benefit, according to an article published in the Journal of the American Medical ...

South Koreas Life Expectancy to Lead Globally by 2030 Nutrition, low obesity, healthcare, and lifestyle drive projected ...

Longevity isn’t just a matter of genetics or luck. It’s shaped by decades of policy choices, diet, healthcare investment, and ...