Are you thinking of adopting a pair of guinea pigs? Taking on a new pet is a huge commitment, and one of the first things we should consider is lifespan. So, how long do guinea pigs live? You’ll be ...

On June 16, 2022, in Fort Myers, Florida, USA, @lolo.luca.lily shared a funny video capturing a dramatic moment between two pet rabbits, Lolo and Luca. In the video, Lolo, a Dutch rabbit, stomps ...

Gurven is distinguished professor of anthropology at the University of California-Santa Barbara and the author of “Seven Decades: How We Evolved to Live Longer.” We’re living in the age of the ...

Researchers found that life expectancy growth in wealthy nations has dramatically slowed since 1939. Once driven by major reductions in child mortality, longevity gains are now limited by slower ...

Nigeria has been ranked among the countries with the lowest life expectancy in the world, according to the latest data released by the United Nations’ World Population Prospects portal. The report ...

Rabbits and water may seem harmless enough to you at first glance. You may have seen online clips that often show bunnies paddling in bathtubs or small pools, which makes it easy to believe they enjoy ...

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 ...

Life expectancy in the United States can vary dramatically depending on where you live, with a new study showing nearly a nine-year gap between the top and bottom states. Hawaii came out on top, with ...

Researchers found that the gains in average life expectancy during the last century are unlikely to continue. The reasons for that increase were a huge downturn in infant mortality along with medical ...

Chicago’s average life expectancy bounced back to 78.7 years in 2023, nearly hitting its prepandemic peak — though large gaps remain between races and neighborhoods, according to the city health ...

Olivia Goldhill focused primarily on covering the health crisis affecting American boys and men. She also covered psychedelic medicines. A century ago, there were less than two years between men’s and ...