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.

The latest average life expectancy at birth is 81.5 years across the five boroughs, the city health department says.

The Healey administration’s initiative, Advancing Health Equity in Massachusetts, is focused on reducing complications that ...