A continued drop in drug overdose deaths contributed to the low rate, while influenza and pneumonia now rank among the top 10 ...

New mortality data from the federal government suggests that life expectancy probably hit another record high in 2025, as ...

The U.S. death rate fell to a record low in 2025, according to provisional data from the Centers for Disease Control and ...

Americans died at the lowest rate on record in 2025. Did life expectancy hit all-time high?

In 2025, the overall U.S. death rate was down 4.6% from 2024, according to a July Vital Statistics Rapid Release report, a ...

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Death positivity involves acknowledging death as simply the final phase of life. It emphasizes open discussions around death and education on the options, rights, and choices surrounding it. Share on ...