Tag: mortality
How incarceration affects mortality — for people both inside and out
The recent news surrounding the CDC's chronic disease unit and the proposed budget for 2026 has caused quite…
Even weak tropical cyclones raise infant mortality in poorer countries, finds research
Tropical cyclones, even those below hurricane or typhoon strength, have been linked to a significant increase in infant…
Long-term study links chronic conditions in midlife to higher cancer risk and mortality
Researchers from Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center and the University of California, Los Angeles, have discovered that comorbidities…
Medicaid cuts, stroke risk, maternal mortality
The 2025 STATUS List has just been released, showcasing 50 influential individuals who are shaping the future of…
U.S. maternal mortality increases, research on issue being cut
A recent U.S. government report has brought attention to the alarming increase in maternal mortality rates from 2018…
PRAMS maternal mortality database in limbo as CDC staff placed on leave
The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) recently announced a series of layoffs that have had a…
James Van Der Beek Reflects on Mortality Amid Cancer Battle
James Van Der Beek Reflects on Tough Year After Cancer Diagnosis In a recent Instagram video, James Van…
Study links Doomsday Clock to US mortality and mental health patterns
The Doomsday Clock, a symbolic representation of how close humanity is to self-destruction, has been a prominent figure…
Menthol flavored cigarette smoking increases mortality risk vs. non-menthol cigarettes, study finds
A recent large-scale study conducted by the American Cancer Society (ACS) has shed light on the increased mortality…
Maternal mortality data debate clouds real health disparities
The issue of maternal mortality in the United States is a pressing concern that has gained significant attention…
When States Suppress Maternal Mortality Data, Pregnant People Pay the Price
Examining the Impact of Abortion Laws on Maternal Mortality: A Closer Look at Texas and Georgia Last month,…
Major report finds moderate drinkers had lower mortality
The latest major report on alcohol’s health effects, released by the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine…