Using the statistics from the WHO, the gap between lifespan and health span is nearly 9.5 years worldwide and 12.5 years in the U.S. as of 2021. In other words, the world gained years of life faster ...

More than half of adults used the internet to look for health or medical information during July to December 2022, with higher prevalence among women than men, according to an October data brief ...

Elizabeth Cooney is a cardiovascular disease reporter at STAT, covering heart, stroke, and metabolic conditions. You can reach Liz on Signal at LizC.22. Protecting the nation’s public health demands ...

Taking a closer look at the 10 countries with the highest obesity rates. Based on health statistics, these numbers raise ...

More than 8% of Americans did not have health insurance during the first months of 2024, according to new survey findings published by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, breaking a streak ...