An autism expert told Newsweek the life expectancy gap may reflect barriers to care more than autism itself.

Studies have reported on survival probabilities of people born with open spina bifida, a condition where the spinal cord and nerves are exposed through an opening in the back. Research published in ...

Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a chronic, disabling, inflammatory disease that damages your nerves. People with MS may live roughly seven years less than the general population, with an average life ...

The five classic risk factors for cardiovascular disease are well known—smoking, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, diabetes, and underweight or overweight/obesity. All increase the likelihood of ...

When thinking about money for retirement, we tend to use average life expectancy as a benchmark. We often hear the phrase ...

Preventive interventions may be more beneficial and accurate when looking at life expectancy next to lag time to benefit, according to an article published in the Journal of the American Medical ...

Newswise — Most older adults prioritize retaining the ability to bathe, dress, walk, and perform household tasks independently as they age. Yet much remains to be understood about the causes of ...

IgA nephropathy can shorten life expectancy by 10 years on average. Life expectancy can depend on several factors, including kidney function at diagnosis, protein levels in the urine, age, other ...

Studies have reported on survival probabilities of people born with open spina bifida, a condition where the spinal cord and nerves are exposed through an opening in the back. Research published in ...