The US longevity gap is becoming a chasm. For decades, life expectancy in the States has lagged behind wealthy nations like Japan, Switzerland and Australia, with Americans consistently dying younger than their peers abroad. Now, a landmark “population autopsy” analyzing more than 63 million deaths has identified two key factors fueling shorter lifespans nationwide, as … Read more
We need a break. Four in 10 Americans are suffering from burnout at their job, a recent survey showed — with five careers leading the pack in worker washout. Career networking site LinkedIn surveyed over 16,000 U.S. workers earlier this year to come up with the disheartening data. New research shows which careers are more burnout-prone … Read more
Well, this is a drag. Smoking is to blame for 20% of US cancer cases and nearly 30% of cancer deaths, the American Cancer Society (ACS) warns in new research. In fact, the organization insists that four in 10 cancer cases and nearly half of cancer deaths in American adults 30 and older may have been … Read more