Cardiology
For the brokenhearted, grief can lead to death
Grief can cause inflammation that can kill, according to new research from Rice University.
Oct 22, 2018
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News tagged with premature mortality
Health
How healthy will we be in 2040?
A new scientific study of forecasts and alternative scenarios for life expectancy and major causes of death in 2040 shows all countries are likely to experience at least a slight increase in lifespans. In contrast, one scenario ...
Oct 17, 2018
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Health
Russia: Increases in life expectancy, decreases in child deaths, use of alcohol, tobacco
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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Medications
Methadone linked to lower death rates among convicted offenders with opioid dependence
Among convicted offenders, receiving methadone is associated with lower rates of death from external and non-external causes, according to new research published this week in PLOS Medicine by Angela Russolillo of Simon Fraser ...
Jul 31, 2018
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Health
WHO calls for renewed effort to combat chronic disease
(HealthDay)—The World Health Organization (WHO) Independent High-Level Commission has proposed six recommendations to address the growing epidemic of non-communicable diseases (NCDs), according to a report published online ...
Jul 6, 2018
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Health
Women sitting ducks for frailty
Women who spend more time sitting down as they age are at higher risk of becoming frail, a University of Queensland study has found.
Jun 25, 2018
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Opiate use linked to early mortality in IBD patients
(HealthDay)—Heavy use of opiates among patients with inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD) is tied to increased risk of premature all-cause death, according to a study published in the April issue of Clinical Gastroenterology ...
Apr 18, 2018
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Strong relationships in midlife may offset health risks for victims of childhood abuse
Research has linked childhood abuse to many adverse health outcomes in adulthood, including premature mortality, but according to new Northwestern University research, supportive relationships in midlife can partly compensate ...
Mar 5, 2018
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Diabetes
Diabetes did not increase early retirement
A Finnish study examined diabetes and work loss due to early retirement during the work careers of approximately 13,000 people.
Feb 20, 2018
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Health
New research shows shorter fitness test still accurately predicts risk of mortality
Queen's University researcher Louise de Lannoy has determined a short, five minute treadmill test can predict the risk of mortality. This risk is determined independent of other traditional risk factors including age, weight, ...
Feb 12, 2018
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