An epidemic of obesity, diabetes and heart disease, combined with a medical system that favors those with money, is shortening the lifespan of Americans, a Washington Post report says. (Photo: Joel Mayward, Creative Commons)

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An epidemic of obesity, diabetes and heart disease, combined with a medical system that favors those with money, is shortening the lifespan of Americans, a Washington Post report says. (Photo: Joel Mayward, Creative Commons)
Women continue to outlive men by an ever-widening margin. Across the life span, the risk of death is greater for males. Scientists are struggling to find out why, and what to do about it. The Washington Post explores. (Photo: Vlada Karpovic, via Pexels)