Life expectancy

6 in 10 Malaysians upbeat about ageing, survey finds

A positive outlook could be influenced by cultural values, strong family ties, and community support.

South Koreans live longer but suicide rate remains highest among OECD countries

South Korea continues to report the highest suicide rate among OECD member nations, despite progress in life expectancy and health outcomes.

Life expectancy of S’pore’s population rises in 2024, marking improvement over Covid-19 years

Life expectancy of Singapore residents rose by 0.9 years in the past decade from 82.6 years in 2014 to 83.5 years in 2024.

Scott Adams, creator of comic strip Dilbert, says he has the same cancer as Joe Biden

Screenshot of Scott Adams from his Youtube video Episode 2844 CWSA

You can mitigate the fear of death by finding meaning in life

For many seniors, spirituality and existential reflection play a crucial role in navigating mortality, says the writer.

In search of why women live longer than men

In the United States, women have a life expectancy of about 80, compared with around 75 for men.

Adults with ADHD have shorter life expectancy on average: UK study

The study highlights the need for better care for patients with the hard-to-treat neurological condition.

Russian region proposes curbs on alcohol sales, citing 'horrific' mortality figures

Bottles of vodka are displayed for sale in a supermarket in Moscow, Russia April 8, 2020. REUTERS/Maxim Shemetov/File Photo

Survivor of rare rapid-ageing disease progeria dies at 28

Covid-19 pandemic cut global life expectancy by nearly two years: WHO

Global life expectancy fell 1.8 years to 71.4 years, the same level as it was in 2012.

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