All news on the topic: Life expectancy

A new study by researchers from the University of Georgia concluded humans are still "far away" from reaching maximum life span - with the potential to reach 140

Futurist Ray Kurzweil believes immortality will be reached by 2030 and will coincide with AI reaching singularity, having previously made correct predictions about other technological advancements

Inequality is rife across the UK, but what some Brits may not know is where you're born might not just impact how you'll live your life, but how long you'll be alive for

Longstanding MPs and Ministers - including Jeremy Hunt - stand to benefit from the Chancellor's huge handout to the richest, while the low paid are expected to have to work for longer before claiming a state pension

The stunning mountain village of Albinen sits on at an elevation of 4,265ft in the Swiss region of Valais, which shares its southern borders with both France and Italy

Samantha Stanley, from Darlington, is creating lasting memories with her pet dog Dolly including a canoe ride in the Lake District and a road trip through the Highlands

Shauna Davies said she thought her live was over when she learned she had the disease but she has now vowed to use her story to show people what it's really like to live with HIV today

Brits suffering from sickle cell are suffering such sub-standard treatment in NHS hospitals that they are resisting going in for help despite suffering debilitating pain, a report has claimed

Emmerdale spoilers have now teased how Sarah is again at risk next week, just as Chloe’s secret of her one night stand with Mackenzie is coming out

A further increase to 68-year-old was not due to happen until 2046 - however, a review released in 2017 called for this to be brought forward and now the state pension age could be set to rise even further

In Blackpool’s Bloomfield ward, in the shadow of the town’s football ground, the average life expectancy of men is just 67 years and three months - lower than the new proposed state pension age of 68

Age UK warned people in their 50s face 'devastating consequences' over reports the Government is considering raising the retirement age to 68 as early as 2035 - but the DWP insists 'no decision' has been made

The map reveals the areas of the UK with the highest and lowest life expectancy for men and women with London districts featuring heavily among the best places to live