Life expectancy has long symbolized human progress, but what happens when that progress slows down or even reverses? Despite ...

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Even with all the medical advances of the past century, mortality rates saw a spike that has now turned into stagnation.

Life expectancy reached 79 years in the U.S. in 2024, marking its highest age in American history. Lower death rates were reported for all the leading causes of death, including heart disease and ...

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Secondary progressive multiple sclerosis (SPMS) usually develops after years of relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis (RRMS) and leads to steadily worsening symptoms and disability over time. SPMS ...

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 ...