Mortality : Science World Report

Jun 30, 2017 08:40 AM EDT

High IQ in Children Leads to Longer Life

A new study suggests children with a high IQ are more likely to avoid major health problem and live longer.

Dec 10, 2016 03:00 AM EST

Life Expectancy In US Drops For The First Time In Decades

A new analysis by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) says that the life expectancy among Americans dropped for the first time since 1993.

Nov 02, 2016 05:02 AM EDT

Facebook Trivia: Study Says Accepting More Friend Requests May Prolong Life

A new study has revealed that Facebook, particularly accepting more friend requests, may affect one's health and even prolong life.

Oct 24, 2016 04:10 AM EDT

‘Weekend Effect’ Leads To An Increase In Mortality Rates in Hospitals

A study reveals that most of the hospitals have failed to notice the severity of the patients who were admitted during the weekend.

Feb 25, 2016 05:42 PM EST

Blood Pressure Drugs May Increase Heart Attack Risk In Diabetes Patients

New findings published in the British Medical Journal suggest that blood pressure medications may increase heart attack risk for diabetes patients.

Feb 21, 2016 07:36 AM EST

Losing Your Senses? Multisensory Losses Impact Older Adults

Previous studies link loss of one's senses-including taste, smell, touch, vision, and hearing-to an increased risk of cognitive decline, poor mental health and increased mortality.

Jan 28, 2016 12:09 AM EST

Heart Health And Alzheimer's Disease: Certain Health Factors Increase Early Mortality Risk

New research published in the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society examine certain factors that can increase mortality risk in an individual with Alzheimer's disease--the most common form of dementia.

Dec 23, 2015 08:29 PM EST

Kangaroo Care Helps Reduce Infant Mortality Risk In Premature Babies

Premature and underweight babies may have stronger chances of survival if they spend the beginning of their lives in "kangaroo care."

Dec 10, 2015 12:09 PM EST

Being Happy Won't Give You A Longer Life

No, happiness won't give you a longer life. Sorry.

Dec 10, 2015 12:13 AM EST

Life Expectancy In The U.S. 79 For Third Year In A Row

A new report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) shows that life expectancy for a newborn is about 79 years old for the third year year in a row.

Nov 18, 2015 01:28 AM EST