The severity of MS, treatment, and lifestyle factors like smoking can influence life expectancy for people with MS. MS itself is not fatal, but complications from the disease may shorten lifespan.

Racism is a widespread issue in the United States, resulting in disparities including access to healthcare, life expectancy and homicide rates for Black men. Despite average life expectancy among ...

Living near the ocean may actually help you live longer. A new nationwide study found that people in coastal regions enjoy life expectancies a year or more above the U.S. average, while city dwellers ...