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.
A new study links flooding to an increased risk of mortality due to cardiovascular disease, respiratory disease, and mental disorders.
“It’s the feeling of loneliness, of needing people and purpose and not getting it which appears to be bad for health.”
“It’s the feeling of loneliness, of needing people and purpose and not getting it which appears to be bad for health.”
A new book sheds light on why the COVID pandemic disproportionately affected non-white Americans.
Older adults with Alzheimer’s or other dementia have a heightened risk of death following exposure to a hurricane, research shows.
Older adults with Alzheimer’s or other dementia have a heightened risk of death following exposure to a hurricane, research shows.
People who have pregnancy complications or deliver preterm may have a higher risk of death decades later, researchers report.
People who have pregnancy complications or deliver preterm may have a higher risk of death decades later, researchers report.
Deaths during pregnancy and postpartum increased 35% early in the pandemic. “We suspect these deaths are just the tip of the iceberg…”
Older Americans with frailty or dementia have higher death rates within a year after major surgery, a new study shows.