By Tarun Sai Lomte Reviewed by Susha Cheriyedath, M.Sc. Sep 2 2025 Despite rising life expectancy, a study out of Mayo Clinic reveals widening health gaps shaped by distinct disease patterns, warning that longer lives are not necessarily healthier ones. Study: Healthspan-lifespan gap differs in magnitude and disease contribution across world regions . Image Credit: Oleg Troino / Shutterstock In a recent study published in the journal  Communications Medicine , researchers Armin Garmany and