Passed away on February 2nd, 2026 at the age of 49. Predeceased by her sisters, Dionna Marie Cook and Donielle Wilde. Survived by children, Isaac (Bailey) Barrett, Clara L. Barrett; life partner, ...

A Dalai Lama once said that our prime purpose in this life is to help others – and he may have been right. Scientists have found that having a positive impact on other people seems to be a key element ...

A decades-long study suggested that close relationships with family members during teenage years could lead to a rich network of friendships in adulthood. By Emily Baumgaertner Nunn To many teens, ...

Life expectancy in the U.S. reached an all-time high of 79 years in 2024, according to a report by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The average life expectancy for women reached 81.4 ...

People in the United States are living longer than ever before, according to new data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). A report released Thursday by the CDC’s National Center ...

U.S. life expectancy rose to 79 years in 2024 - the highest mark in American history. It's the result of not only the dissipation of the COVID-19 pandemic, but also waning death rates from all the ...

The latest death data for the U.S. are in, and they paint an optimistic picture: The average American born in 2024 is now expected to live to age 79. That life expectancy is more than a half-year ...

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