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Life expectancy is the expected (in the statistical sense) number of years of life remaining at a given age. It is denoted by e''x'', which means the average number of subsequent years of life for someone now aged ''x'', according to a particular mortality experience.

Study estimates the life expectancy and years of life lost by autistic people in the UK

A new study led by UCL researchers confirms that autistic people experience a reduced life expectancy, however the number of years of life lost may not be as high as previously claimed.

23 Nov 2023

Unlocking healthier futures: Estimating life expectancy gains through sustained adoption of healthier diets

A sustained shift toward healthier diets can improve life expectancy.

23 Nov 2023

Green tea-silver nanoparticles: A promising weapon against superbugs

Once upon a time, people believed to be invincible against bacterial diseases, thanks to the antibiotics. Does this sound like a fairy tale? By all means! Nothing could be further from the truth.

17 Nov 2023

Study reveals acupuncture and massage as effective pain management in advanced cancer

In a clinical trial, acupuncture and massage therapy significantly reduced pain, fatigue, and insomnia, enhancing quality of life in advanced cancer patients over 26 weeks.

16 Nov 2023

Study: 1.3 million lives lost every year to cancers caused by smoking tobacco across 7 countries

Every year 1.3 million lives are lost to cancers caused by smoking tobacco across the UK, US and BRICS nations (Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa), according to a new study, funded by Cancer Research UK.

15 Nov 2023

Life expectancy gap between men and women widens in the U.S.

We've known for more than a century that women outlive men. But new research led by UC San Francisco and Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health shows that, at least in the United States, the gap has been widening for more than a decade.

14 Nov 2023

Is there an association between atrial fibrillation onset age and incident dementia?

Whether younger age at atrial fibrillation (AF) diagnosis is associated with a higher risk of incident dementia.

13 Nov 2023

Individuals with severe mental illness are at higher risk of experiencing physical multimorbidity

A new study published in BMJ Mental Health has found that individuals with severe mental illness are almost twice as likely to report physical multimorbidity, emphasizing the critical importance of addressing the intersection between mental and physical health.

9 Nov 2023

Cannabis and derivatives show promise in reducing weight and waist circumference, with nuanced effects on body fat

The study in the International Journal of Obesity reports that cannabis and its derivatives may influence weight and waist circumference, with different effects on body fat, suggesting potential as a therapeutic aid in obesity management.

8 Nov 2023

Racial and socioeconomic integration linked to lower health care expenditure disparities

Differences in health care expenditures between Black and white adults vary substantially with the local level of racial and economic integration, and tend to be low or nonexistent in highly integrated communities, according to a study led by researchers at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health.

3 Nov 2023

New report highlights the financial impact of caregiving

Many people overlook the short- and long-term costs of financial caregiving, a growing problem that financial advisors and employers can help address, according to a new report by the TIAA Institute and the University of Pennsylvania School of Nursing (Penn Nursing).

2 Nov 2023

Tufts researchers explore the science of aging

Anti-wrinkle creams, superfoods that keep you young, dietary supplements that promise improved memory, "immortal" cells that can renew themselves forever-;in our stores and media, claims about aging abound.

2 Nov 2023

Influence of healthy lifestyle habits on chronic disorders

The health benefits of regular exercise, a healthy diet, and adequate sleep.

2 Nov 2023

New lung cancer screening guideline expands eligibility to save more lives

Today, the American Cancer Society (ACS) released an update of its lung cancer screening guideline to help reduce the number of people dying from the disease due to smoking history.

1 Nov 2023

New analysis debunks myth: NFL players don't live longer, especially linemen

This study challenges the notion that American football players live longer by examining factors like education, health, and socioeconomic status. The research finds that linemen have a shorter life expectancy compared to players in other positions and men with similar backgrounds.

31 Oct 2023

Sickle cell disease patients willing to accept high risks for gene therapy cure

Individuals living with severe sickle cell disease (SCD) are highly interested in new, potentially curative gene therapy treatments and are willing to accept associated risks for a chance at a cure, according to a study published today in Blood Advances.

31 Oct 2023

Understanding COVID-19 mortality in people with severe mental illness and different ethnicities

In a recent study published in the British Journal of Psychiatry, researchers evaluated mortality in individuals with severe mental illness (SMI) following COVID-19.

31 Oct 2023

Personalized colorectal cancer screening reduces low-value care in older adults

Colorectal cancer screening is widely recommended for adults ages 45 to 75 with an average risk of developing the disease. However, many people don't realize that the benefits of screening for this type of cancer aren't always the same for older adults.

30 Oct 2023

Reducing air pollution associated with lower risk of all-cause dementia and Alzheimer's disease

Previous reports have linked long-term air pollution exposure with accumulation of Alzheimer's disease-related brain plaques, but this is the first accumulated evidence that reducing pollution, especially fine particulates in the air and pollutants from the burning of fuel, is associated with lower risk of all-cause dementia and Alzheimer's disease.

27 Oct 2023

In acute myocardial infarction patients, does adding a traditional Chinese medicine compound to standard treatments improve outcomes?

Researchers investigated whether Tongxinluo, a Chinese medicinal compound, could improve clinical outcomes among ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction patients.

26 Oct 2023

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Study estimates the life expectancy and years of life lost by autistic people in the UK

Unlocking healthier futures: Estimating life expectancy gains through sustained adoption of healthier diets

Green tea-silver nanoparticles: A promising weapon against superbugs

Study reveals acupuncture and massage as effective pain management in advanced cancer

Study: 1.3 million lives lost every year to cancers caused by smoking tobacco across 7 countries

Life expectancy gap between men and women widens in the U.S.

Is there an association between atrial fibrillation onset age and incident dementia?

Individuals with severe mental illness are at higher risk of experiencing physical multimorbidity

Cannabis and derivatives show promise in reducing weight and waist circumference, with nuanced effects on body fat

Racial and socioeconomic integration linked to lower health care expenditure disparities

New report highlights the financial impact of caregiving

Tufts researchers explore the science of aging

Influence of healthy lifestyle habits on chronic disorders

New lung cancer screening guideline expands eligibility to save more lives

New analysis debunks myth: NFL players don't live longer, especially linemen

Sickle cell disease patients willing to accept high risks for gene therapy cure

Understanding COVID-19 mortality in people with severe mental illness and different ethnicities

Personalized colorectal cancer screening reduces low-value care in older adults

Reducing air pollution associated with lower risk of all-cause dementia and Alzheimer's disease

In acute myocardial infarction patients, does adding a traditional Chinese medicine compound to standard treatments improve outcomes?

Expanding research and clinical options for children with cancer

Examining how pain could play a direct protective role in the gut

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