ADHD Medication Initiation Linked to Lower Mortality: New Data Highlights Reduced Risk in Unnatural Causes

Medicine & Technology Mar 13, 2024

Study of 150,000 Swedish ADHD cases shows medication initiation links to lower all-cause and unnatural-cause mortality, no impact on natural-cause. Continue reading for more details.

Male-Female Lifespan Gap All Over the World Appears to Be Narrowing, Mortality Analysis Reveals

Jan 21, 2024

A new study has confirmed that the male-female gap in life expectancy has been narrowing over time. Read to learn more.

African Elephant Death Mystery: Scientists May Have Discovered the Reason Behind Their Growing Mortality

Dec 17, 2023

A study has discovered that mass African elephant deaths in Zimbabwe last 2020 may have been due to a bacterial infection. Read to learn more.

Humans Aren't Even Close to Reaching Maximum Longevity, Controversial Mathematical Research Says

Mar 29, 2023

Without taking biological factors into consideration, a controversial mathematical research suggests that humans have yet to reach the maximum lifespan. Read to learn more.

People Sitting for 6 to 8 Hours Every Day At Higher Risk of Cardiovascular Disease and Even Early Death

Jun 17, 2022

Research revealed that people sitting from 6-8 hours every day may be at higher risk of heart ailment or even early death. Know more about this recent finding.

Why Homeless Mortality Rate in America Doubled During Pandemic

Apr 20, 2022

The US faces a new challenge, as the death rate of homeless populations increased over the past few years of the pandemic. Read more about a portion of the homeless mortality rate carried out in California.

7,000 Steps or More Lower Risk of Mortality in Middle-Aged Adults; Walking as Simple Physical Activity To Keep Heart Beating

Sep 06, 2021

Taking 7,000 steps or more can lessen the risk of mortality rate associated with heart conditions among the population of middle-aged adults, according to a new study.

End-of-Life Calculator Predicts When You Will Die; Here's How the Mortality Risk Model Works

Jul 08, 2021

A recent development from the medical researchers in Canada produced a death calculator that can predict when is your death.

Experts Identified Four Main Comorbidities That Lead to COVID-19 Deaths

Feb 10, 2021

A global meta-analysis of databases on of 375,859 participants from 14 countries found the four main comorbidities that linked to COVID-19 deaths.

Finger Size May Indicate Mortality Rate of Male Patients with Coronavirus

May 27, 2020

Scientists unveil new data concluding that ring finger and index finger ratios, indicated by testosterone levels, can be a biomarker for male COVID-19 susceptibility.

Stressful Job Kills: Scientists Find a Strong Correlation Between Mental Health in Jobs and Mortality

May 20, 2020

Do you find yourself too stressed at work? Don't let your job kill you, literally. Scientists discuss in a new study that it is indeed possible. Click the link above to learn more.

Scientists May Be Able to Predict Mortality with Blood Samples

Aug 24, 2019

Scientists claim to have identified several biomarkers that coincide with mortality.

Seabird Deaths Culprit Points to Balloons

Mar 06, 2019

More seabirds die because of the accidental ingestion of floating marine debris, soft plastic like the pieces of a balloon being one of the most detrimental.

Gum Disease Periodontitis Linked To Higher Mortality Risk Of Those That Have Liver Disease, Cirrhosis

Apr 26, 2017

Periodontitis was discovered to have a link with cirrhosis.

Mortality Worldwide: What Are The Causes

Feb 16, 2017

World Health Organization and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention have identified the causes of death globally. What are the diseases and conditions that are covered by the world’s mortality rate?