The paper might have a less sensational title, but that does not make the content any less news-worthy. I don't think the author is wrong at raising alarm about this.
"The rate of life expectancy increase slowed over time and life expectancy decreased after 2014"
vs
"Young people in U.S. dying at high rates"
Which one seems sensationalist to you?
> life expectancy decreased after 2014
is explained by this:
> "Young people in U.S. dying at high rates"
Unless something terrible happened, lowered life expectancy for 3 years in a row should be unacceptable and warrant sensationalism.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/health/theres-something-terri...
https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/921858
https://www.healio.com/primary-care/practice-management/news...