Drop In U.S. Death Rate Narrows Life Expectancy Gap With Peers

The U.S. mortality rate reached a record low in 2025. But it lags behind peers due to persistent issues like chronic disease, ...

Why US death rate has fallen to record low

The U.S.'s death rate fell to a record low in 2025, driven by fewer overdose and COVID-19 deaths, CDC data shows.
Los Angeles Times

The U.S. infant mortality rate fell to an all-time low. That’s still worse than other nations

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. NEW YORK — Infant mortality in the U.S. dropped to a new all-time low in 2025, according to preliminary government ...
Becker's Hospital Review

States with highest, lowest mortality for 10 chronic diseases: CDC

CDC data reveals states highest lowest mortality rates for 10 chronic diseases, highlighting regional health disparities and trends in 2024.
Rutland Herald

New Report Finds Global Alcohol-Attributable Mortality Has Fallen by 26% Since 2010

A new international analysis has found that the age-standardized alcohol-attributable mortality rate has fallen by ...

As urban tree shade shrinks, mortality rises

As trees disappear from urban neighborhoods, lives may be lost with them. In a new study, Northwestern University scientists ...