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·April 1, 2019·3 min read

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.

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·March 30, 2019·3 min read

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.

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·March 30, 2019·4 min read

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.

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·March 18, 2019·5 min read

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.

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·February 28, 2019·4 min read

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.

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·January 19, 2019·4 min read

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.

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·December 21, 2018·4 min read

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.

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·November 26, 2018·3 min read

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.

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·November 16, 2018·4 min read

Social Isolation Linked to Higher Risk of Death

Researchers report social isolation increases the risk of death, heart disease and cancer.

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·November 7, 2018·4 min read

Lifespan Continues to Increase Regardless of Socioeconomic Factors

According to a new study, people who live to the age of 65 are continuing to live longer than their parents did. Researchers say this trend does not appear to be slowing.