Life expectancy

Down by the sea: poverty brings Blackpool life expectancy to UK low

Resort town struggles with squalid housing, poor nutrition for children and now, statistics show, earlier deaths

Josh Halliday North of England editor

09, Dec, 2024 @6:00 AM

Foreverland review – dystopian drama probes ethics of life extension

A thirtysomething couple try a biotech breakthrough in Emma Hemingford’s time capsule of hot button issues

Chris Wiegand

10, Oct, 2024 @8:38 AM

Rises in life expectancy have slowed dramatically, analysis finds

Rapid rises achieved in 20th century have slowed significantly, with life expectancy in the US falling

Ian Sample Science editor

07, Oct, 2024 @3:00 PM

In your final years, do you want your doctor to talk to you about death? Here’s how it can help | Kathryn Mannix

Working in palliative care, I’ve seen too many dying people subjected to invasive treatment in place of frank conversations, says retired palliative care doctor Kathryn Mannix

Kathryn Mannix

29, Aug, 2024 @1:00 PM

‘Deeply troubling’ trends found in first Closing the Gap report since voice referendum defeat

Malarndirri McCarthy suggests bipartisan approach needed for ‘positive change’ as report shows key Indigenous measures sliding backwards

Amy Remeikis

31, Jul, 2024 @3:00 PM

Why do women outlive men? Cells that develop into sperm and eggs could give the answer

Japanese scientists find blocking production in killifish of germ cells closes lifespan gap between males and females

Ian Sample Science editor

13, Jun, 2024 @4:00 AM

Young children with persistent severe obesity could have half average life expectancy, study finds

Research finds four-year-old boy who remains severely obese into adulthood has life expectancy of 39

Tobi Thomas Health and inequalities correspondent

14, May, 2024 @11:00 PM

Yet again, we in Scotland have the lowest life expectancy in western Europe. Here’s how to improve it | Devi Sridhar

The Scottish government is right to target smoking, drinking and drug misuse. But the root cause remains: deprivation, says public health expert Prof Devi Sridhar

Devi Sridhar

18, Apr, 2024 @11:00 AM

Tory MP Robert Halfon quits as minister and James Heappey confirms resignation, paving way for mini reshuffle – as it happened

Robert Halfon quits as skills, apprenticeships and higher education minister as James Heappey confirms decision to step down

Andrew Sparrow

26, Mar, 2024 @6:15 PM

Victoria under pressure to mandate reporting of homelessness deaths

Former housing minister and judge join push for reform in wake of Guardian Australia investigation

Christopher Knaus

19, Mar, 2024 @2:00 PM

Rough sleepers dying ‘alarmingly’ premature deaths, Sydney homeless data shows

People suffering from schizophrenia especially at risk, homelessness advocates say

Christopher Knaus Chief investigations correspondent

19, Feb, 2024 @2:00 PM

The Tories have ruined our health. These are the three things Labour must do to repair the damage | Devi Sridhar

Childhood obesity and demoralised NHS staff are among the biggest problems for Keir Starmer, says Prof Devi Sridhar, chair of global public health at the University of Edinburgh

Devi Sridhar

15, Feb, 2024 @8:00 AM