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Gabriela Galvin

Why do women live longer than men? Scientists say evolution may offer clues

Women across the globe can expect to live longer than men, a longevity gap that has been attributed to women often having healthier diets and lifestyles and paying better attention to their health.

A new study offers another explanation: evolution.

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