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Neurological diseases are widespread both in high-income and low-income countries. (Photo: Pixabay)

Neurological disease deaths up 36 per cent in 25 years: study

Neurological diseases are widespread both in high-income and low-income countries.

14 Oct 2017 11:48 AM

The problem majorly lies in the incorrect correlation of air pollution to just smog, pollen, and other outdoor air quality problems. Most people never even think about the quality of the air inside their cars, where harmful dust mites, antigens and other toxic elements get sealed up.

Air pollution, noise putting you at risk of heart attacks, diabetes

Study looked at the combined effects of air pollution and transportation noise for heart attack mortality.

26 Oct 2018 3:06 AM

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Sleep apnea may predict mortality rate

Here is what a new study has found.

21 Oct 2018 10:12 AM

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Social isolation increases death risk

Social isolation has been linked to higher mortality.

18 Nov 2018 4:54 AM

Vegan diets, which are rich in plant-based organic foods, may be better for the the planet than one high in animal products, a study

Here are 5 tips to help a person with eating disorder

On average, someone experiencing eating disorder symptoms waits 149 weeks before seeking help.

26 Feb 2018 7:32 AM

If youre really concerned about your longevity, dont have more than a drink a day. (Photo: Pixabay)

When to say when: Study says limit alcohol to 1 drink a day

Women are hit by the effects of alcohol at lower amounts than men.

13 April 2018 10:47 AM

The blood test measures a specific peptide to inform if a patient has the very earliest stages of Alzheimers. (Photo: Pixabay)

'Invisible' stool blood tied to increased risk of premature death'

Having blood in stool may be an early warning for a number of diseases, and could indicate the need for lifestyle...

21 July 2018 9:45 AM

People with obesity are almost just as likely to develop atrial fibrillation as people with hypertension or diabetes (Photo: AFP)

Obesity alone does not increase early death risk: Study

Individuals with metabolically healthy obesity are actually not at an elevated mortality rate.

15 July 2018 1:40 PM

Non application of sunscreen causes dark spots, pigmentation and uneven skin tone.

Sun-sensitive people need more than sunscreen to avoid sunburn

It's good to see that shading has become the main form of sun protection as it's free, inexpensive and feels better than...

11 July 2018 10:23 AM

Cultural and economic improvements can counterbalance that initial negative situation. (Photo: Pixabay)

The relation between low socio-economic status and health is not...

Study show that people who have come out of low social-economic background have low mortality risks than those who...

22 March 2019 2:37 PM

Talking about the last taboo: Death

Talking about the last taboo: Death

An innovative project called Departure Lounge' in London, aims to help people come to terms with their mortality.

6 May 2019 12:45 PM

The findings do not indicate that anyone with elevated breast cancer risk should start taking aspirin, and people should speak to their doctors before they make changes to their medications. (Photo: ANI)

Women with breast cancer who use asprin have higher mortality risk...

Higher aspirin consumption in breast cancer patient's increases mortality rate: Study.

13 Aug 2019 3:51 AM