Global colorectal cancer mortality rates predicted to rise
In the first effort to predict the future burden of colorectal cancer mortality globally, researchers note that colon and rectal ...
Tag: Mortality/Longevity
Assessments could reduce end-of-life hospital stays for seniors
Better use of standard assessment tools could help long-term care homes identify which new residents are at risk of hospitalization ...
Holocaust survivors had higher rates of chronic conditions, lower rates of death
Bottom Line: Holocaust survivors had higher rates of chronic conditions but lower rates of death than a comparison group of ...
New measure of equality reveals a fuller picture of male well-being
Measurement tool acknowledges the challenges men face that researchers say have been underestimated in some countries Researchers from the University ...
Research reveals overweight dogs may live shorter lives
Credit: Mars Petcare's WALTHAM Centre for Pet Nutrition New research from the University of Liverpool and Mars Petcare's WALTHAM Centre ...
Persistent hot flashes may lead to increased risk of breast cancer
A new study followed women from the Women's Health Initiative trials for nearly 18 years to examine association between persistent ...
Clinical trial launches to develop breath test for multiple cancers
Credit: Owlstone Medical Ltd Researchers have launched a clinical trial to develop a breath test, analysing molecules that could indicate ...
Life Biosciences LLC leads strategic investment in Prana
Life Biosciences LLC leads strategic investment of up to A$44.5 million (US$31.4 million) in Prana MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA AND SAN FRANCISCO, ...
The immune system's fountain of youth
Helping the immune system clear away old cells in aging mice helped restore youthful characteristicsCredit: Weizmann Institute of Science If ...
Could drinking alcohol be associated with better survival in patients after heart failure diagnosis?
Bottom Line: Having seven or fewer alcoholic drinks a week was associated with increased survival in older adults with newly ...
Moderate drinking not harmful for older patients with heart failure
Patients should check with doctors, but daily glass of wine doesn't appear harmful A new study suggests that people over ...
Novel biomarkers & therapeutic targets for atherosclerotic cardiovascular diseases
The article by Dr. Geoff H. Werstuck et al. is published in Cardiovascular & Hematological Disorders-Drug Targets, Volume 18, Issue ...
Study examines primary drivers of increased hospitalizations of homeless individuals
A homeless individual is one who lacks fixed and reliable housing, and approximately 553,000 people fit that description on any ...
Study finds elevated risk of rare blood cancers after chemotherapy for most solid tumors
Findings from a new study by researchers at the National Cancer Institute (NCI) show that patients treated with chemotherapy for ...