New Study: COVID-19 Omicron Variant Is More Deadly Than the Seasonal Flu
During the 2021-2022 flu season, patients who were hospitalized with the flu had a 55% lower likelihood of dying within 30 days compared to those…
During the 2021-2022 flu season, patients who were hospitalized with the flu had a 55% lower likelihood of dying within 30 days compared to those…
One in six U.S. adult deaths are related to country’s ‘obesogenic’ environment, study suggests. A new CU Boulder study finds that excess weight or obesity…
The Chinese study suggests that engaging in social activities on a near-daily basis appears to be most beneficial. According to a study involving over 28,000…
A recent study has analyzed the mortality rates across seven states that have recreational cannabis dispensaries. The University of Illinois Chicago has conducted a new…
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…