mortality

Positive news about cancer can be hard to come by. Recent studies suggest that cancer rates are rising among young people and that many ubiquitous aspects of modern life—from microplastics to air pollution—may increase…

In Japan’s ramen-loving heartland, researchers have stirred the pot with a study suggesting that slurping down the beloved noodle dish three or more times a week might carry health risks.The joint study, conducted by universities in…

Summary: Researchers have developed a second-generation epigenetic clock called CheekAge, which accurately predicts mortality risk using cheek cell samples. Unlike earlier clocks based on blood samples, CheekAge is non-invasive and…

The countries with the highest mortality rates from diseases like cancer and heart disease have been revealed — and the United States has landed in the top ten.Researchers analyzed data on death rates from six common non-communicable…