A staggering 50-fold increase in deaths related to methamphetamine has been recorded since 1999. The mortality rate due to methamphetamine use in the United States…
Researchers find rate of fatal opioid poisonings among children more than doubled over 13-year span Over-the-counter drugs also continue to pose fatal risks to young…
One in ten early deaths could be prevented if everyone managed at least half the recommended level of physical activity, say a team led by…
Having five low-risk sleep habits may have long-term benefits. Getting good sleep can play a role in supporting your heart and overall health—and maybe even…
A Harvard study finds healthy eating patterns lower risk of premature death. Researchers discovered participants who followed at least one of four healthy eating patterns…
Researchers at the University of Tsukuba have discovered a connection between the risk of functional disability or death in older adults and the distance they…
Between August 2021 and July 2022, COVID-19 was a leading cause of death in children and young people in the US, ranking eighth overall. COVID-19…
American Heart Association 2023 Statistical Update reports the largest increase in the number of CVD deaths in the U.S. in years, highest among Asian, Black,…
According to the study, fine particulate matter is responsible for an additional 1.5 million premature deaths each year. According to the World Health Organization, over…
A study in Portland, Oregon has found that planting trees on streets can lead to a decrease in mortality rates and that the impact becomes…
According to a new study, having a sense of purpose in life may have health benefits that are independent of race/ethnicity and gender. The study…
Researchers conclude that passive smartphone tracking of walking activity at the population level offers a way to implement national health and mortality risk screening. According…
According to a Bayes study on mortality rate reductions over time, the slowdown among women after 2010 has been especially severe, raising concerns about predictions of…
Consumption of ultra-processed foods containing little or no whole foods in their ingredients contributed to 57,000 premature deaths in Brazil in 2019, investigators report in…
Scientists recommend masks, vaccines, and vigilance to prevent reinfection. Since the COVID-19 pandemic began almost three years ago, researchers have discovered that an initial infection…
Getting less than five hours of sleep in mid-to-late life could be linked to an increased risk of developing at least two chronic diseases, finds…
Most of Western Europe experienced life expectancy bouncebacks in 2021 Scale of Eastern Europe losses akin to the mortality crisis at the break-up of the…
Could drinking tea lower your risk of death? Drinking black tea may be associated with a slightly decreased mortality risk, according to a prospective cohort…
