COVID lockdowns linked to increase in overdose deaths
Lockdown policies intended to curb the spread of COVID appear to have contributed to an increase in drug overdose deaths, researchers find.
Health economists: COVID vax campaign saved 2.4 million lives
The global COVID-19 vaccination campaign saved 2.4 million lives in 141 countries. Equitable vaccine distribution could have saved 670,000 more.
Cardiovascular deaths from heat to increase over 40 years
Black adults may experience a more than 500% increase in cardiovascular deaths due to heat exposure in the coming decade, compared to current death rates.
Cardiovascular deaths from heat to increase over 40 years
Black adults may experience a more than 500% increase in cardiovascular deaths due to heat exposure in the coming decade, compared to current death rates.
Book: TV monsters prompt big questions as religion wanes
Ahead of Halloween, an expert explains the symbolism of some classic on-screen monsters and the theological questions they raise.
Why are Black Americans more likely to die of heart disease?
Social factors, not hypertension or obesity, may explain why Black Americans are more likely to die of heart disease than whites.
Why are Black Americans more likely to die of heart disease?
Social factors, not hypertension or obesity, may explain why Black Americans are more likely to die of heart disease than whites.
Concealed gun licenses and homicides rise in tandem
“…more concealed carry permits issued in a given county are linked to a greater number of homicides in that county the following year.”
Concealed gun licenses and homicides rise in tandem
“…more concealed carry permits issued in a given county are linked to a greater number of homicides in that county the following year.”
2 anti-inflammatory drugs prevented COVID deaths
Anti-inflammatory drugs didn’t speed recovery for people hospitalized with COVID-19, but they did prevent deaths, researchers find.