Increasing burden of non-communicable diseases
There is a great need to slow down the increasing number of people who die prematurely because of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) such as cardiovascular disease, diabetes and cancer. Although, the...
View ArticleSimple heart scan may help identify patients at risk for premature death
A study in the online edition of Annals of Internal Medicine suggests that coronary artery calcification (CAC) scans could help physicians identify patients at risk for premature death.
View ArticleUK death rate of pre-school kids almost double that of Sweden
The death rate among pre-school children in the UK is almost double that of Sweden, with prematurity, congenital abnormalities, and infections all taking a significant toll, finds research published...
View ArticleStudy of diabetes threat for fly-in fly-out miners
Fly-in fly-out workers and their families are being targeted in a new QUT study investigating the skyrocketing rates of diabetes in mining communities.
View ArticleA new molecule is found to prevent preterm birth
Premature births are intimately linked with inflammation of the uterine tissue, a biological response which induces contractions and preterm labor. In their search for a mean to prevent this phenomenon...
View ArticleMillions of premature deaths tied to air pollution
(HealthDay)—Outdoor air pollution leads to more than 3 million premature deaths per year, primarily in Asia, according to a letter published online Sept. 16 in Nature.
View ArticleDeaths from heart disease and stroke could rise unless countries address risk...
Over the next decade, early deaths from cardiovascular disease are expected to climb from 5.9 million in 2013 to 7.8 million in 2025 - according to the first-ever forecasting analysis for heart disease...
View ArticleSwap the couch for a walk to avoid an early death
Swapping just one hour of sitting with walking or other physical activity each day decreases your chance of an early death by 12 to 14 per cent, according to a University of Sydney study of over...
View ArticleTallness linked to increased risk of premature death for patients on dialysis
Although tall people in the general population tend to live longer than shorter people, the opposite appears to be true for patients receiving dialysis. The findings, which are published in a study...
View ArticleA biomarker for premature death
A single blood test could reveal whether an otherwise healthy person is unusually likely to die of pneumonia or sepsis within the next 14 years. Based on an analysis of 10,000 individuals, researchers...
View ArticleImprovements in US diet lower premature deaths
Two new studies from Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health shed light on critical dietary issues facing Americans. One study showed that while recent improvements in the U.S. diet have helped...
View ArticleInvestigational treatment may restore kidney function in renovascular disease...
A new treatment may help patients with a chronic kidney condition that can also lead to heart problems and premature death, according to a study appearing in an upcoming issue of the Journal of the...
View ArticleScreening a silent killer cuts risk of stroke and death
Screening for asymptomatic atrial fibrillation (AF) in people aged 65 and over and treating it with anticoagulant medications could greatly reduce the risk of stroke and premature death, say...
View ArticlePeople with autism run a higher risk of premature death
A registry study conducted at Karolinska Institutet and published in The British Journal of Psychiatry shows that the risk of premature death is about 2.5 times higher for people with autism spectrum...
View ArticleLoneliness linked to brain inflammation – but here's why drugs aren't the answer
Loneliness is not just an excruciating feeling that can lead to other mental health problems, it can actually be a cause of premature death. While loneliness can affect anyone at any point in life, it...
View ArticleFrance adopts plain cigarette packaging
Cigarettes in France will be sold in plain packaging under a law that was finally passed in parliament on Thursday despite objections from the conservative opposition.
View ArticleWork begins on the Learning Disabilities Mortality Review Programme
Academics from the University of Bristol recently began work on the English Learning Disabilities Mortality Review Programme, commissioned by Healthcare Quality Improvement Partnership (HQIP) on behalf...
View ArticleHeart disease and related risk factors may increase the risk of early death...
Diabetes, smoking, coronary heart disease, and congestive heart failure may increase the risk of premature death for hospitalized individuals and nursing home residents with dementia. Men with dementia...
View ArticleLow blood levels of bicarbonate linked to earlier death in healthy older adults
Low blood levels of bicarbonate may indicate an elevated risk of premature death in generally healthy older individuals, according to a study appearing in an upcoming issue of the Clinical Journal of...
View ArticleRisk of premature death nine-fold among illicit drug users
Premature deaths are almost nine times more common among illicit drug users than among the general Finnish population, shows a new study from the University of Eastern Finland. The excess mortality is...
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