Some generations—especially late Gen X and early Millennials—are already experiencing worse mortality than those before them ...

The average life expectancy in the U.S. has been on the decline for three consecutive years. A baby born in 2017 is expected to live to be 78.6 years old, which is down from 78.7 the year before, ...

Kentucky ranks among the bottom 10 states for life expectancy. Here’s what one analysis says is contributing. Trevor Williams Getty Images Kentucky ranks in the bottom 10 states for life expectancy at ...

The average American can expect to live about 78 years. But in East Baton Rouge Parish, that number is significantly lower, with residents reaching 73 or 74 on average. The shorter life expectancy is ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Mississippi continues to have one of the lowest life expectancies in the nation, raising questions about why residents here die ...

Americans are living longer. Mississippi's life expectancy is lower than the national average. Why? Map shows counties where people live longest ...