Mortality : Science World Report

Oct 19, 2015 11:00 PM EDT

Weight Discrimination May Increase Mortality Risk

New findings reveal that experiencing that weight discrimination can increase mortality risk.

Jul 12, 2015 04:18 PM EDT

Is There A Correlation Between Higher Education, Life Expectancy?

New findings published in the journal PLOS ONE suggest that getting a college degree could actually reduce the risk of early mortality.

Jul 06, 2015 09:22 PM EDT

CAC Scan May Identify Early Mortality Risk

New findings published in the journal Annals of Internal Medicine reveal that a simple heart scan can detect an individuals risk of early death, with coronary artery calcification (CAC) scans identifying patients at risk.

Jun 19, 2015 03:49 PM EDT

Minorities Are At Increased Risk Of Sleep Disturbances, Study Suggests

New findings published in the journal Sleep show that some sleep disturbances may ultimately be influenced by race and ethnicity. In fact, researchers found that sleep disturbances and undiagnosed sleep apnea seemed to occur more frequently in racial/ethnic minorities.

Jun 15, 2015 04:47 PM EDT

Suicide: Disadvantaged Areas Increase Death Risk

New findings published in the latest edition of Social Science Quarterly reveal that where individuals live can ultimately influence their risk of committing suicide. For the study, researchers at the University of Colorado Boulder examined how social climate can indeed be a factor in such a risk.

Jun 11, 2015 05:05 PM EDT

Eating Nuts Helps Reduce Your Risk Of Early Death

Yep. This time, it's ok to literally go nuts.

Jun 08, 2015 06:56 PM EDT

Low Life Satisfaction Linked To Increased Mortality Risk

Researchers at Chapman University found a link between greater life satisfaction in adults older than 50 years of age and reduced risk of mortality, based on nearly 4,500 participants who were followed for up to nine years.

Jun 05, 2015 01:13 PM EDT

Could Our Sense Of Smell Be Linked To Our Lifespan?

Could our sense of smell have anything to do with how long we might live?

May 29, 2015 03:33 PM EDT

Soft Tissue Dermal Fillers May Be Dangerous, FDA Warns

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is warning health care providers and consumers about potential dangers associated with soft tissue dermal fillers. Research showed that they can accidentally be injected into blood vessels located anywhere on the face, resulting in serious harm.

May 24, 2015 07:19 PM EDT

Metabolic Syndrome May Increase Risk Of Early Mortality

New findings published in the Endocrine Society's Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism show that metabolic syndrome could increase the risk of early death.

Apr 13, 2015 11:01 AM EDT

Cancer Survival And Nutrition: Researchers Look At Food And The Future

Researchers are still trying to determine just how much nutrition and other related environmental factors play a role in the cause of cancer. The same is also true for cancer survivors who are trying to find reliable nutrition to help them enhance their quality of life, prevent future relapses and t...

Apr 07, 2015 01:16 AM EDT

Brain Activity Could Destabilize The Heart When Near-Death

A new study conducted by researchers at the University of Michigan Medical School found that as the body slows down just before it dies, there's a "storm" in the last moments of brain activity just seconds before the heart stops, as well.