Pandemic Versus Progress, The Global Life Expectancy Showdown
The Lancet published a study revealing a 6.2-year increase in global life expectancy since 1990, driven by reductions in major diseases. However, COVID-19 disrupted this…
Mortality News
Alarming Surge in U.S. Maternal Mortality: Age Isn’t the Culprit, New Study Reveals
Between 2014 and 2021, the overall rates of maternal mortality nearly doubled. A recent study from Northwestern Medicine reveals that the maternal mortality rate in…
It Doesn’t Matter How Much Time You Sit – New Study Reveals That Walking More Decreases Your Risk of Heart Disease and Death
Raising the number of steps taken each day is associated with a reduced risk of mortality and cardiovascular diseases, irrespective of sedentary time. Each extra…
A Troubling Trend: US Adults Face Higher Death Rates Than Other Wealthy Nations
A new study by researchers at the Leverhulme Centre for Demographic Science (LCDS) and Princeton University reveals that US working-age adults are dying at higher…
Startling Discovery: Diabetes Mortality Rises Exponentially With Age, Study Finds
Researchers from the German Diabetes Center (DDZ) and the Robert Koch Institute have discovered a law for the relationship between mortality and age in people…
New Study: Short-Term Exposure to Air Pollution Is Killing Over a Million People Each Year
Annually, over a million deaths worldwide are associated with short-term exposure (ranging from hours to days) to fine particulate matter (PM2.5) in the air. Every…
“Demise of Mothers” – Maternal Mental Conditions Drive Climbing Death Rate in U.S.
Policy changes, resources essential to reverse public health crisis driving “demise of mothers.” Painting a sobering picture, a research team led by Children’s National Hospital…
Shadows in the Data: The Ghost Victims of COVID-19 Unveiled
The new study provides the most compelling data yet to suggest that excess mortality rates from chronic illnesses and other natural causes were actually driven…
Study: OCD Linked to Increased Risk of Death
Experts call for enhanced monitoring, preventative measures, and early response tactics. A study from Sweden, recently published in The BMJ, suggests that individuals diagnosed with…
Study Illuminates the Diminishing Efficacy of COVID-19 Vaccines Over Time
Research from the UK Health Security Agency shows that COVID-19 vaccinations greatly reduce death risk, especially within six months of receiving a dose, highlighting the…
New Study: Lack of Financial Planning Linked to Higher Risk of Death
Long-term planning could be especially advantageous for the health of individuals with limited financial means. Individuals from lower socioeconomic backgrounds often face reduced life expectancies,…
Lose 14 Years: How a Type 2 Diabetes Diagnosis Cuts Life Short
An individual diagnosed with type 2 diabetes at age 30 years could see their life expectancy fall by as much as 14 years, an international…
New Study Reveals That More People Develop Sepsis Than We Thought
The rise in cases can primarily be attributed to individuals experiencing recurring bouts of sepsis instead of dying the first time they contract it. Sepsis,…
Why Are Black Adults at Greater Risk of Death From Heart Disease? New Study Reveals Social Factors Are Responsible
African Americans have a 54% higher risk of succumbing to cardiovascular disease compared to their White counterparts, even though there has been a significant decrease…
Riding the Deadly Tide: Fentanyl and Stimulants Lead the Fourth Wave in U.S. Overdose Crisis
A new study reveals a 50-fold rise in US fentanyl-stimulant overdoses since 2010, marking a challenging ‘fourth wave’ in the opioid crisis, with racial disparities…
4th Wave in U.S. Overdose Crisis: 50x Surge in Deaths From Fentanyl Laced Stimulants
The trend marks the fourth wave in the US overdose crisis, which began with prescription opioid deaths in the early 2000s and has since continued…
Harvard Study: Sticking to a Mediterranean Lifestyle Can Reduce Your Risk of Death
The study is one of few to explore the health advantages of the Mediterranean diet outside its native context and evaluate the overall health benefits…
Startling New Research: Sickle Cell Disease Is 11 Times More Deadly Than Previously Thought
The hereditary illness affects 8 million individuals, disproportionately impacting young adults, adolescents, and children. A recent study indicates that the death toll attributed to sickle…