Patients with both schizophrenia and epilepsy die alarmingly early
One in four people who have both schizophrenia and epilepsy die between the ages of 25-50. ... Read More...
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Adult-onset inflammatory bowel disease linked to higher mortality
Diagnosis of inflammatory bowel diseases like Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis during adulthood has been linked to a 50% higher mortality rate and shorter life expectancy in those over 50. The increased risk of death remained after the introduction of therapies aimed at treating the conditions but decreased over time.... Read More...
Poor sense of smell associated with nearly 50% higher risk for death in 10 years
Poor olfaction is correlated with higher long-term mortality in older adults, particularly in those with good health at baseline. Dementia, Parkinson's disease and weight loss may be possible drivers for the higher mortality rates, but around 70% of cases are unexplained. ... Read More...
HIV infection increases the risk of death associated with depressive symptoms in veterans
Study reveals a moderate correlation between depression and mortality in veterans with HIV, but not among those without HIV infection.... Read More...
Eating Red and Processed Meats, Even in Small Amounts, May Increase Death Risk
Combined total intake of both red and processed meat is associated with an increased risk of cardiovascular disease deaths.... Read More...
Artificial intelligence can predict premature death
Machine learning significantly improves the accuracy of predicting premature deaths, from all causes, in a middle-aged population compared with more traditional models.... Read More...
Higher consumption of sugary beverages linked with increased risk of mortality
Consumption of high levels of sugar-sweetened beverages is positively associated with total and cardiovascular disease mortality in women.... Read More...
Is Alcohol Consumption More Helpful Than Harmful? It Depends on Your Age
Researchers report younger people are more likely to die from alcohol consumption, where as older people are more likely to see health benefits from moderate drinking.... Read More...
Genes Reveal Clues About People’s Potential Life Expectancy
Researchers report they are able to predict those who will live longer or die sooner than average based on examining their DNA.... Read More...
Mortality Rates on the Rise For Gens X and Y Too
A new study reports life expectancies are declining in the US for Generation X and Y individuals. Researchers say the causes of premature mortality vary by race, gender and ethnicity. ... Read More...
Hacking the Aging Code
A new study reveals a strategy for the development of new anti-aging therapeutics based on big data research from medical studies and biobanks.... Read More...
Social Isolation Linked to Higher Risk of Death
Researchers report social isolation increases the risk of death, heart disease and cancer.... Read More...