Impact of Extreme Temperatures on Stroke Mortality in Low-Income Countries

19 June 2024

A study led by Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health has identified a significant association between extreme temperatures and increased risks of death from…

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Research indicates that natural compounds found in soy and other plants decrease the recurrence of breast cancer and enhance survival rates

10 June 2024

Isoflavones from soy and other plant-derived compounds might significantly reduce the likelihood of breast cancer recurrence or death, suggesting a new meta-analysis co-led by researchers…

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The type of surgery and its associated risk level exert a considerable influence on the occurrence of complications and mortality rates among elderly patients

27 May 2024

Frailty stands as a well-established predictor concerning the likelihood of complications and mortality following surgery. Nonetheless, a recent study, as published in the Journal of…

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An insufficient number of caregivers for an excessive number of patients is a detrimental mix for the elderly in rural regions

15 April 2024

The surge in the elderly population across the Western world, propelled by the ageing of the baby boomer generation, is a phenomenon that Norway, too,…

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Biological age disparity and increased mortality rates associated with social isolation

14 April 2024

Recent research conducted by the Mayo Clinic has uncovered that individuals experiencing social isolation exhibit signs of accelerated biological ageing and face a higher likelihood…

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