St. Louis, MO – Combining multiple medications into a single pill to reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease-related conditions has been a concept that has been around for nearly 25 years. Despite the potential benefits of these “polypills” in preventing heart attacks and strokes, their usage remains low worldwide. However, a recent study from researchers … Read more
Doylestown, Pennsylvania – The fear of death is a common experience that affects many individuals to varying degrees. This innate fear can manifest in different ways, leading to concerns about the unknown aspects of death and the potential pain and suffering that may accompany it. Research in the field of thanatology sheds light on the … Read more
Miami, Florida – A recent study has revealed a concerning correlation between unsafe sleeping practices and many sudden infant deaths. The research sheds light on the importance of creating a safe sleep environment for babies to prevent such tragedies. The study, conducted by researchers in Miami, Florida, found that infants who were placed in unsafe … Read more
London, United Kingdom – A recent study reveals the shocking reality of hip fractures in older individuals, showing that these injuries can be more deadly than some cancers. According to the research, individuals over the age of 65 who experience a hip fracture have a higher likelihood of dying within five years compared to patients … Read more
Washington, D.C. – Many countries lack data on the prevalence of mental illnesses in their populations, leading to wide uncertainties in global estimates and hindering access to necessary help for many individuals. A recent study by the Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation (IHME) reveals the stark disparities in available data on mental health conditions … Read more
St. Louis, Missouri – Unsafe sleep practices have been identified as the leading cause of sudden unexpected infant deaths in the United States. A recent study published in Pediatrics revealed that three-quarters of infants who died unexpectedly were exposed to multiple unsafe sleep practices, with nearly 60% sharing a sleep surface with another person at … Read more
Charlottesville, VA – A recent study reveals alarming statistics regarding unsafe sleep practices that contribute to Sudden Unexpected Infant Deaths (SUID) in babies. The study, published in Pediatrics, highlights that three-quarters of SUID cases involve multiple hazardous sleep practices. Researchers at the University of Virginia School of Medicine analyzed nearly 7,600 SUID cases in the … Read more
Washington, D.C. – A recent study published in the journal Pediatrics examined over 7,000 sudden infant death cases in a Centers for Disease Control and Prevention registry between 2011 and 2020. The study found that a large majority of these tragic deaths involved multiple unsafe sleep practices, such as co-sleeping. The analysis revealed that nearly … Read more
Researchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis have recently confirmed the benefits of using “polypills” for preventing heart attacks, strokes, and reducing deaths among individuals with cardiovascular risk factors. These polypills, which combine medications targeting conditions related to cardiovascular disease, have long been hailed as a promising strategy to improve public health. … Read more
Charlottesville, Virginia – Babies who die unexpectedly in their sleep often face dangers that could have played a role in their deaths, a recent study reveals. According to a study published in the journal Pediatrics, approximately 76% of Sudden Unexpected Infant Deaths (SUID) were linked to multiple unsafe sleep practices. Researchers from the University of … Read more