Lifespan

Air pollution ‘pandemic’ shortens lives by 3 years: study

A 'pandemic' of air pollution shortens lives worldwide by nearly three years on average, and… Read More

Childhood death of sibling might affect survivor’s lifespan

COPENHAGEN: Death of a sibling in childhood is associated with a greater risk of early… Read More

Humans have reached their lifespan limit: study

PARIS: No one might ever challenge the 122-year record of the longest-living person in documented… Read More

Post Arab Spring: Study finds lifespan drops across region

PARIS, FRANCE: The conflict and civil strife that has erupted across the eastern Mediterranean region… Read More

Being overweight, obese cuts lifespan by one to 10 years: study

PARIS: Being overweight shaves about a year off one's life expectancy, a price which soars… Read More

High fish consumption in pregnancy tied to brain benefits for kids

When mothers eat three sizeable servings of fish each week during pregnancy it may benefit… Read More

Sun may determine lifespan at birth

PARIS: In an unusual study published Wednesday, Norwegian scientists said people born during periods of… Read More