Risk of death

A new study has found that prolonged hours of sleeping and sitting are bad for our health. The negative health effects of persistent sitting have been well researched as of late, and now findings suggest that when combined with long hours of sleep, health side effects can be even worse. The research team looked at ...click here to read more

Depression has been tied to lower breast cancer survival rates, according to the latest findings. Dr. Elizabeth Davies from the King’s College London said, “Low mood and depression are understandable reactions to a breast cancer diagnosis. Clinicians generally know to look out for this, but these findings emphasize the need to ask patients with cancer ...click here to read more

Researchers from the Brigham and Women’s Hospital have revealed more details about the link between rheumatoid arthritis and an increased risk of death. The investigators used research from the Nurses’ Health Study, which followed over 100,000 registered nurses since 1976, and found that rheumatoid arthritis is associated with an increased risk of death, in particular ...click here to read more

Researchers have found that being married may aid in the recovery of heart surgery patients better than being widows, separated or divorced individuals. The study also revealed that those who never married had a 40 percent higher risk of death or disability during the first two years after heart surgery. Study author, Dr. Mark Neuman, ...click here to read more

Parkinson’s disease psychosis (PDP) treatment with antipsychotic drugs increases the risk of death, according to the latest research. Antipsychotic drugs are being prescribed for many off-label purposes, especially to adolescents, which is putting people at risk. Antipsychotic drugs are used for individuals with psychosis, such as schizophrenia. The medications affect neurotransmitters to allow communication between ...click here to read more

The largest study of its kind has revealed a link between air pollution, heart disease and even a higher risk of death. The findings come from the New York University Langone Medical Center where researchers found that tiny chemical particles found in the air we breathe contribute to a higher risk of death. By now ...click here to read more