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Boosting butyrate-producing gut bacteria lowers hospitalization rates for infections

A study of two large European patient cohorts has found that for every 10% increase in butyrate-producing bacteria in a patient's gut, the risk of hospitalization for any infection falls by between 14 and 25% across two large national cohorts.

22 Mar 2024

Low-risk differentiated thyroid cancer patients in the U. S. experience lower rates of mortality

A new study has shown that overall and cause-specific mortality rates in individuals in the U.S. with low-risk differentiated thyroid cancer (DTC) are low.

22 Mar 2024

Rising survival rates for AML patients over 65 after allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplant

Among patients over 65 who received an allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplant (allo-HCT) for the treatment of acute myeloid leukemia (AML) between 2000 and 2021, leukemia-free and overall survival improved significantly over time.

22 Mar 2024

Study suggests treating anxiety and depression significantly reduces ER visits and rehospitalizations among heart disease patients

A new study looks at this area in order to provide evidence for key recommendations in the treatment of such patients.

22 Mar 2024

Study highlights global fertility decline and its implications for the future

The world is approaching a low-fertility future. Although by 2100 more than 97% of countries and territories will have fertility rates below what is necessary to sustain population size over time, comparatively high fertility rates in numerous low-income countries, predominantly in western and eastern sub-Saharan Africa, will continue to drive population increases in these locations throughout the century.

21 Mar 2024

US and UK experience high levels of working-age mortality compared to high-income countries

A new study by researchers at the Leverhulme Centre for Demographic Science (LCDS) and Princeton University reveals that US working-age adults are dying at higher rates than their peers in high-income countries; the UK is also falling behind.

21 Mar 2024

Social isolation may accelerate biological aging and raise mortality risk

A new study from Mayo Clinic finds that socially isolated people are more likely to show signs of being biologically older than their age and more likely to die from a variety of causes.

21 Mar 2024

Get heart smart: Transforming cardiovascular health through diet and education

The effectiveness of the Get Heart Smart (GHS) program in improving cardiovascular health.

21 Mar 2024

Second-hand vape smoke linked to more asthma symptoms in kids

Study in the journal Children explored the impact of second-hand e-cigarette smoke on children with asthma, suggesting increased symptomatic days despite no significant difference in clinical intervention needs, underscoring the importance of awareness about e-cigarette smoke's potential harms.

20 Mar 2024

Study reports alarming increase in U.S. maternal mortality rates

The U.S. maternal mortality rate is accelerating at an alarming rate, reports a new study from Northwestern Medicine.

20 Mar 2024

New analysis provides a comprehensive policy solution to bolster intensive care capacity in rural America

A new policy analysis led by the Harvard Pilgrim Health Care Institute describes the intensive care crisis in rural America and provides a comprehensive policy solution to bolster intensive care capacity.

19 Mar 2024

Study sheds new light on how CVD is associated with hypertensive disorders of pregnancy

UiB-research sheds light on how CVD is associated with hypertensive disorders of pregnancy - but not for everyone.

19 Mar 2024

Coping effort more crucial for longevity in older men

Coping is defined as cognitive and behavioral efforts to manage stressors that people believe exceed their ability and resources to respond to effectively.

19 Mar 2024

More than 3 billion people worldwide lived with a neurological condition in 2021, new study reports

Researchers estimated global, regional, and national health loss due to 37 nervous system conditions and their associated risk factors from 1990 to 2021.

19 Mar 2024

Genetic key to milder COVID: Certain genes slash severity and death risk in older men

Study found that certain genetic variants in the IL1RN gene significantly reduce COVID-19-related inflammation and mortality in patients, with notable improvements observed in older men carrying specific single-nucleotide variants.

19 Mar 2024

Study sheds new light on the heterogeneity of type 2 diabetes

A landmark study by the German Diabetes Center (DDZ), published in The Lancet Diabetes & Endocrinology, sheds new light on the heterogeneity of type 2 diabetes.

18 Mar 2024

Artichoke's health secret, traditional remedy to modern marvel

Study highlights the artichoke's nutritional benefits and its potential to improve cardiovascular health, exhibit neuroprotective effects, and offer antimicrobial properties, emphasizing its value beyond dietary use.

18 Mar 2024

8-hour time-restricted eating schedule may increase heart disease mortality

An analysis of over 20,000 U.S. adults found that people who limited their eating across less than 8 hours per day, a time-restricted eating plan, were more likely to die from cardiovascular disease compared to people who ate across 12-16 hours per day, according to preliminary research presented at the American Heart Association's Epidemiology and Prevention│Lifestyle and Cardiometabolic Scientific Sessions 2024, March 18- 21, in Chicago.

18 Mar 2024

Study reveals daily food environment exposure shapes fast food habits

Study investigates the influence of daily exposure to various food environments on dietary choices, focusing on fast food outlet visits and revealing that proximity to fast food during daily activities significantly impacts consumption patterns.

18 Mar 2024

Study shows how heteroresistance can act as a precursor to antibiotic resistance

A new study shows how heteroresistance, a transient resistance common in many bacteria, can act as a precursor to the development of antibiotic resistance.

18 Mar 2024

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Mortality News and Research

Boosting butyrate-producing gut bacteria lowers hospitalization rates for infections

Low-risk differentiated thyroid cancer patients in the U. S. experience lower rates of mortality

Rising survival rates for AML patients over 65 after allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplant

Study suggests treating anxiety and depression significantly reduces ER visits and rehospitalizations among heart disease patients

Study highlights global fertility decline and its implications for the future

US and UK experience high levels of working-age mortality compared to high-income countries

Social isolation may accelerate biological aging and raise mortality risk

Get heart smart: Transforming cardiovascular health through diet and education

Second-hand vape smoke linked to more asthma symptoms in kids

Study reports alarming increase in U.S. maternal mortality rates

New analysis provides a comprehensive policy solution to bolster intensive care capacity in rural America

Study sheds new light on how CVD is associated with hypertensive disorders of pregnancy

Coping effort more crucial for longevity in older men

More than 3 billion people worldwide lived with a neurological condition in 2021, new study reports

Genetic key to milder COVID: Certain genes slash severity and death risk in older men

Study sheds new light on the heterogeneity of type 2 diabetes

Artichoke's health secret, traditional remedy to modern marvel

8-hour time-restricted eating schedule may increase heart disease mortality

Study reveals daily food environment exposure shapes fast food habits

Study shows how heteroresistance can act as a precursor to antibiotic resistance

Expanding research and clinical options for children with cancer

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