LONDON – Health researchers have developed a scientifically rigorous death risk calculator that predicts a person’s risk of dying within…
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Study: Surgery Checklist Works, but Benefits Vary
A surgical checklist, similar to what pilots use before every flight, can lower patient death rates — though the drop…
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Loneliness linked with dementia risk
People who feel lonely may have an increased risk of developing dementia — whether or not they are married or…
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World’s oldest person celebrates 116th birthday
MONROE, Ga. – The world’s oldest living person celebrated her 116th birthday Sunday, the Guinness World Records’ website reported. Besse…
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Childlessness linked with premature death
A new study of couples seeking IVF treatment found that women who were unsuccessful in having a child were much…
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E-cigarettes primarily used to quit tobacco, study finds
Although the long-term health effects of electronic cigarettes are unknown, a new survey finds people who use the devices think…
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Tobacco taxes, smoking bans set to save millions of lives, study says
Anti-smoking measures including higher taxes on tobacco products, bans on adverts and controls on lighting up in public places could…
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Britain pledges $1.6 billion for fund to fight AIDS, TB and malaria
Britain is to give $1.6 billion to the Global Fund to fight AIDS, tuberculosis (TB) and malaria over the next…
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When a husband or wife dies, the surviving spouse faces a higher risk of dying over the next few months…
Read MoreStudy finds gene that may raise Alzheimer’s risk in blacks
The largest study to date looking for genetic causes of Alzheimer’s in African Americans may offer new clues about why…
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