Deaths from drug abuse and suicide—particularly among young people—are fueling a bleak life expectancy forecast.
Researchers compare life expectancy with marital status and parenthood, to see whether having a child influences how long a person lives.
Look to your parents. If mom and dad lived past 70, study suggests you may have a lower risk of dying from heart disease.
Improvements in heart and vision care are likely behind the progress.
Combination of diabetes, heart disease and stroke can cut up to 15 years off life expectancy.
