A new study shows life expectancy in western countries is plateauing after decades of steady improvements. The study in the ...

Life expectancy for men lags five years behind life expectancy for women in the U.S. Some researchers and doctors say greater attention to men's health could bridge the gap.

Life expectancy in western countries, once on a steady upward trajectory, has hit a worrying slowdown with obesity, poor diet and physical inactivity taking a heavy toll.

A groundbreaking new study in The Lancet Public Health shows that the average increase in life expectancy across Europe has ...