COVID-19 has already cut U.S. life expectancy by a year. For Black Americans, it’s worse
Communities of color have suffered disproportionately throughout the pandemic, and these latest federal data further illustrate the magnitude of those disparities.
Before COVID-19, U.S. life expectancy was making a slight rebound
New federal data shows life expectancy before the pandemic was on the rise, but tens of thousands of deaths caused by opioids…
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News Wrap: WHO declares novel coronavirus a global health emergency
In our news wrap Thursday, the World Health Organization has declared China's outbreak of novel coronavirus a global health emergency. The illness is still spreading both within China, which has confirmed more than 7,800 cases and 212 deaths, and worldwide.
For 1st time in 4 years, U.S. life expectancy rises, but only a little
The rise is mostly due to lower death rates for cancer and drug overdoses.
While most people nowadays make sure children in the rear are in car seats or buckled up, transportation officials say it’s fairly common for adults in back not to wear seat belts, especially when they’re riding in taxis and ride-hailing…
In our news wrap Tuesday, violence gripped Iraq as three bombings across Baghdad killed at least five people and wounded more than a dozen. Meanwhile, clashes between protesters and security forces left three demonstrators dead. Also, in the West Bank,…
These numbers are “conservative,” and many killings likely go unreported, researchers said in this recent study.
Another drop in U.S. life expectancy is being called a ‘wakeup call’. What’s happening?…
Life expectancy fell in the United States for a second straight year -- something that hasn't happened since the 1960s.
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