Mortality Risk
3-year wildfire smoke exposure raises all-cause, nonaccidental, neoplasm mortality risk
Risk for all-cause, nonaccidental and neoplasm mortality was heightened with exposure to elevated levels of wildfire-related fine particulate matter, according to study results published in the Journal of Hazardous Materials.
Maternal mortality risk high and rising for American Indian, Alaska Native, Black women
Although maternal mortality ratios increased for U.S. women of all races and ethnicities from 1999 to 2023, American Indian, Alaska Native and Black women, specifically, had increased risks for pregnancy-related death, researchers reported.
Higher levels of vitamin D, serum 25(OH)D may reduce cancer incidence, mortality risk
Higher vitamin D intake and serum 25(OH)D levels may provide significant benefits for cancer incidence and mortality, according to the results of a meta-meta-analysis published in Nutrients.
Q&A: 'Be cautious about the idea' that alcohol consumption offers health benefits
New research has challenged the idea that alcohol consumption confers health benefits, instead suggesting it may be worse for overall health.
Adults diagnosed with adrenocortical cancer have 54% overall survival at 5 years
Adults who are diagnosed with adrenocortical cancer have a 5-year overall survival of 54%, with overall survival higher among those with stage I or stage II cancer, according to study findings.
PCOS associated with increased mortality risk
CHICAGO — Women with polycystic ovary syndrome may have an increased mortality risk, particularly death due to cardiovascular disease and diabetes, compared with those without PCOS, according to a study presented at ENDO 2023.
Paxlovid, Lagevrio reduce mortality risk in patients with COVID-19
As an outpatient treatment for COVID-19, the antivirals Paxlovid and Lagevrio were both associated with reduced mortality rates, but only Paxlovid was associated with a reduction in hospitalization, data show.
Meeting physical activity guidelines halves mortality risk due to flu, pneumonia
Adults who met the minimum recommended amount of weekly aerobic and muscle-strengthening activities had a 48% lower risk for influenza and pneumonia compared with those not meeting the guidelines, according to researchers.
Poor diet adherence, sleep disorders synergistically increases mortality risk
Poor adherence to the Mediterranean diet combined with a presence of sleep disorders jointly increased the risk for all-cause and cardiovascular mortality, a recent study found.
Mucus plugs blocking airways linked to increased mortality risk in adults with COPD
WASHINGTON — All-cause mortality rates in patients with COPD rose when they had mucus plugs blocking medium- to large-sized airways, according to a study presented at the American Thoracic Society International Conference.