A recent study finds that people with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) have a higher risk of death from both natural and unnatural causes than those without…
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A study by the UK Health Security Agency analyzing over 10 million COVID-19 cases revealed that vaccination significantly lowers the risk of death, with the…
A new study shows that older individuals who engage in long-term financial planning have a lower risk of death, suggesting a link between proactive financial…
Research from 19 high-income countries reveals that a type 2 diabetes diagnosis can significantly shorten life expectancy, with those diagnosed at age 50 potentially losing…
Black Americans face a 54% higher cardiovascular disease mortality rate than White Americans, with a recent study attributing this disparity to social factors rather than…
New research in the scientific journal Addiction highlights a concerning trend: US overdose deaths involving both fentanyl and stimulants have risen over 50-fold since 2010.…
UCLA research identifies a 50-fold increase in US overdose deaths involving fentanyl and stimulants since 2010, marking a concerning ‘fourth wave’ in the opioid crisis.…
A study of over 28,000 Chinese individuals indicates that frequent socializing may extend the lifespan of older people, with socializing almost every day being the…
Cannabis, also known as marijuana, is a psychoactive drug derived from the cannabis plant. It has been used for medicinal and recreational purposes for centuries,…
Many meth-related deaths are also tied to heroin and/or fentanyl, a new study finds. Credit: Michael B. Vincent A staggering 50-fold increase in deaths related…
A study conducted by researchers from Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) found that opioids were responsible for more than half of all fatal poisonings in…
A study published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine by researchers at the University of Cambridge suggests that 11 minutes of moderate-intensity physical activity,…
The researchers discovered that adults only comfortable with walking/cycling short distance had a higher risk of death and functional disability. Researchers at the University of…
Monthly number of deaths in the US of children and young people (aged 0-19), where COVID-19 was listed as the cause of death on the…
The number of deaths from cardiovascular disease in the US increased during the first year of the COVID-19 pandemic, from 874,613 in 2019 to 928,741…
Air pollution refers to the presence of harmful substances, such as gases, particulates, and biological molecules, in the Earth’s atmosphere. Air pollution can have serious…
The research was conducted as part of a 30-year tree-planting campaign in Portland. A study in Portland, Oregon has found that planting trees on streets…
Having a sense of purpose in life, or a clear direction and meaning in one’s actions and pursuits has been linked to various physical and…
The researchers think that their methods provide a viable pathway for nationwide health risk screening. Researchers conclude that passive smartphone tracking of walking activity at…
The results demonstrate that, after decades of improvement in the risk of death and life expectancy, the risk of death for individuals in the UK…