Severe flooding affects human health more than we thought
A new study links flooding to an increased risk of mortality due to cardiovascular disease, respiratory disease, and mental disorders.
Lonely feelings can lead to higher mortality risk
“It’s the feeling of loneliness, of needing people and purpose and not getting it which appears to be bad for health.”
Lonely feelings can lead to higher mortality risk
“It’s the feeling of loneliness, of needing people and purpose and not getting it which appears to be bad for health.”
Why COVID-19 hit non-white Americans hardest
A new book sheds light on why the COVID pandemic disproportionately affected non-white Americans.
Death risk rises for older adults with dementia after hurricanes
Older adults with Alzheimer’s or other dementia have a heightened risk of death following exposure to a hurricane, research shows.
Death risk rises for older adults with dementia after hurricanes
Older adults with Alzheimer’s or other dementia have a heightened risk of death following exposure to a hurricane, research shows.
Pregnancy complications tied to death risk even 50 years later
People who have pregnancy complications or deliver preterm may have a higher risk of death decades later, researchers report.
Pregnancy complications tied to death risk even 50 years later
People who have pregnancy complications or deliver preterm may have a higher risk of death decades later, researchers report.
Deaths during pregnancy, postpartum spiked early in pandemic
Deaths during pregnancy and postpartum increased 35% early in the pandemic. “We suspect these deaths are just the tip of the iceberg…”
Frailty, dementia boost older adults’ death risk after surgery
Older Americans with frailty or dementia have higher death rates within a year after major surgery, a new study shows.