A large-scale study on mammals and birds suggests that the female longevity advantage is rooted deep in evolution — linked to genetics, sexual selection, and parental care

Disparities are observed between the two sexes, as females have a life expectancy of 84 years compared to males’ 79 years across the EU.

The rise of life expectancy across Europe has been decreasing since 2011, with Greece and the UK recording the highest declines, according to a review by the Lancet Medical Journal. Researchers analyzed data from 16 European Economic Area countries (Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Spain, and […]

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