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Life expectancy is the expected (in the statistical sense) number of years of life remaining at a given age. It is denoted by e''x'', which means the average number of subsequent years of life for someone now aged ''x'', according to a particular mortality experience.
Metal pollution contributes to reduced female fertility, with Zinc as a notable exception

Metal pollution contributes to reduced female fertility, with Zinc as a notable exception

Postcode lottery of life: ONS data reveals shocking life expectancy gaps across UK

Postcode lottery of life: ONS data reveals shocking life expectancy gaps across UK

MACUSTAR extends Europe-wide clinical study on intermediate age-related macular degeneration

MACUSTAR extends Europe-wide clinical study on intermediate age-related macular degeneration

Transforming global food system could unlock trillions in economic gains

Transforming global food system could unlock trillions in economic gains

New research links oral health to happiness in older adults

New research links oral health to happiness in older adults

Low-dose radiation shows promise as treatment for brain injury and stroke

Low-dose radiation shows promise as treatment for brain injury and stroke

The importance of education in improving life expectancy

The importance of education in improving life expectancy

Significant link found between recent weight loss and increased cancer risk

Significant link found between recent weight loss and increased cancer risk

Global mortality trends reveal convergence clubs and diverging patterns

Global mortality trends reveal convergence clubs and diverging patterns

Plant protein in midlife boosts chances of healthy aging, study finds

Plant protein in midlife boosts chances of healthy aging, study finds

Climate change linked to significant loss of life expectancy

Climate change linked to significant loss of life expectancy

Morphine shows potential as effective cough therapy for pulmonary fibrosis, study finds

Morphine shows potential as effective cough therapy for pulmonary fibrosis, study finds

Combined effect of poverty and inflammation on mortality is worse than expected from separate effects, study reports

Combined effect of poverty and inflammation on mortality is worse than expected from separate effects, study reports

Statistical innovation sheds light on global progress in living longer

Statistical innovation sheds light on global progress in living longer

Behavioral activation vs antidepressants: Which wins for heart failure patients with depression?

Behavioral activation vs antidepressants: Which wins for heart failure patients with depression?

Poverty may combine in a synergistic manner with chronic inflammation to reduce health, life expectancy

Poverty may combine in a synergistic manner with chronic inflammation to reduce health, life expectancy

In a fractious rerun, GOP rivals Haley and Desantis debate health care. Trump sits it out.

In a fractious rerun, GOP rivals Haley and Desantis debate health care. Trump sits it out.

Marking a vital milestone for Vertex and Charles River

Marking a vital milestone for Vertex and Charles River

Innovative wearables offer glimpse into continuous, unobtrusive health monitoring

Innovative wearables offer glimpse into continuous, unobtrusive health monitoring

Do e-health interventions for smoking cessation management work?

Do e-health interventions for smoking cessation management work?