Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Russia sees record daily virus deaths
Russia on Friday reported a new record for daily coronavirus-related fatalities, as the country begins a mass vaccination drive.
Dec 11, 2020
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News tagged with death risk
Cardiology
Cardiovascular disease burden, deaths are rising around the world
The number of people dying from cardiovascular disease (CVD) is steadily rising, including one-third of all deaths globally in 2019, according to a paper in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology that reviewed ...
Dec 9, 2020
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Genetics
Genetic discovery could lead to better prediction of suicide risk within families
Every 11 minutes, an American dies by suicide. That's 132 people a day or more than 48,000 annually. For those left behind, the haunting question is why.
Nov 26, 2020
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Overweight & Obesity
Higher average life expectancy after obesity surgery
People who have undergone obesity (bariatric) surgery live three years longer, on average, than those given conventional treatment for their obesity, a University of Gothenburg study shows. Compared with the general population, ...
Oct 15, 2020
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Health
US traffic deaths fell 2% in 2019; 3rd straight yearly drop
Traffic deaths in the U.S. fell for the third consecutive year in 2019, the government's road safety agency reported.
Oct 2, 2020
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Cardiology
Quit smoking to reduce stroke risk if you have irregular heartbeat
Scientists today urged people with atrial fibrillation—the most common heart rhythm disorder—to kick the habit and cut their stroke risk. The research is presented today at ESC Congress 2020.
Aug 25, 2020
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Oncology & Cancer
Calculating the reduction in worldwide deaths from liver cancer if the whole world drank more coffee
A team of researchers affiliated with multiple institutions across Australia has found that if everyone in the world drank at least two cups of coffee every day, the world would see hundreds of thousands fewer deaths from ...
Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
India coronavirus toll sees record jump of 2,000 dead
India's official coronavirus death toll leapt by more than 2,000 on Wednesday as the hard-hit country struggles to contain a ballooning health crisis that has overwhelmed hospitals.
Jun 17, 2020
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Health
Men with erectile dysfunction may face higher risk of death
Men with erectile dysfunction have a higher risk of death, regardless of their testosterone levels, suggests a study accepted for presentation at ENDO 2020, the Endocrine Society's annual meeting, and publication in a special ...
Mar 31, 2020
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Health
Experts call for health and climate change warning labels on petrol pumps
Warning labels should be displayed on petrol pumps, energy bills, and airline tickets to encourage consumers to question their own use of fossil fuels, say health experts in The BMJ today.
Mar 30, 2020
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