Life expectancy in Russia between 1994 and 2016 increased by more than 7 years, while rates of death among children under age 5 decreased nearly 60%, according to the most extensive health study on the nation ever conducted.
Aug 30, 2018
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Combining two independent, scientifically-proven risk measurements allows physicians to better predict an atrial fibrillation patient's risk of stroke or death. The tools also help determine the need for blood thinners in ...
Mar 19, 2017
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The largest ever genomic study of pneumonia has identified the genetic risk signals of the disease, paving the way for potential new treatments and the use of precision medicine.
Jul 6, 2022
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Even moderate physical activity is associated with a reduced risk for mortality for breast cancer survivors, according to a study published online Nov. 17 in JAMA Network Open.
Nov 17, 2022
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Drugs aimed at quelling the behavior problems of dementia patients may also hasten their deaths more than previously realized, a new study finds.
Mar 18, 2015
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'Eat less salt' is a mantra of our health-conscious times and is seen as an important step in reducing heart disease and hypertension.
Sep 8, 2013
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Wine consumers, especially in comparison with spirits drinkers, have been shown to have higher levels of education and income, to consume a healthier diet, be more physically active, and have other characteristics that are ...
Dec 20, 2011
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The death rate from heart attack in England has halved in the last decade, claims a research paper published today in the British Medical Journal.
Jan 26, 2012
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Levels of social deprivation, as well as how well a patient controls their blood sugar, is an independent risk factor for mortality in people with type 1 diabetes. These are the findings of new research presented at this ...
Sep 24, 2013
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Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) has been associated with increased risk of death in the past, but a new study by investigators from Brigham and Women's Hospital (BWH) brings that risk into sharper focus. Using data from the Nurses' ...
Nov 2, 2015
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