People with Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) frequently live well into adulthood. Advances in treatment have significantly increased the life expectancy for this condition. The median life expectancy ...

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New research reveals why life expectancy gains have slowed across Europe—and how proactive policies in some countries helped them weather the COVID-19 crisis better than others. Study: Changing life ...

A large US study finds insufficient sleep is linked to shorter life expectancy, ranking just behind smoking and ahead of diet ...

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When it comes to life expectancy in high-income English-speaking countries, a new study has found that America has sat in last place since 2001. Despite its plethora of deadly animals, Australia ...

People with Duchenne muscular dystrophy have a shorter-than-average life expectancy due to changes in muscles that affect breathing, heart activity, and other functions. However, treatment advances ...