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health3 days ago•3 min saved

Glucosamine Linked to Faster Dementia Progression in MCI and Higher Mortality in Dementia

A UF Health AI-assisted study published in Nature Metabolism analyzed records from 2012–2024 (over 50,000 patients with dementia or MCI). It found that about 8% used glucosamine and, among those with MCI, users were 25% more likely to progress to dementia, while among patients with dementia, use was linked to a 25% higher risk of death. The authors caution this is associative, not causal, and call for controlled trials. Glucosamine can cross the blood–brain barrier and may influence protein sugar-tagging in Alzheimer’s brains. If you have dementia or MCI and take glucosamine, discuss alternatives with a clinician; healthy adults face no immediate alarm.

via Money Talks News|

#dementia #glucosamine #health

health6 days ago•14 min saved

Loneliness Linked to Mortality: A 50% Risk Jump, Sparking Global Health Action

A 2010 meta-analysis of 148 studies (about 308,849 people) found that weak social connections raise mortality risk by roughly 50% (OR 1.50, 95% CI 1.42–1.59), comparable to smoking 15 cigarettes per day, based on ~7.5 years of follow-up. Although the study examined social relationships rather than loneliness per se, later work refined the distinction and magnitude, and policy responses worldwide—such as UK and Japan appointing loneliness ministers and the US Surgeon General issuing a loneliness advisory—have pushed public health to address loneliness, isolation, and living alone as related yet distinct risk factors.

via Silicon Canals|

#health #loneliness #meta-analysis

science7 days ago•52 min saved

US Life Expectancy Near Record High as Death Rate Drops

A CDC report shows the US age-adjusted death rate fell to a record low in 2025 (about 689 per 100,000), putting life expectancy on track for a new high. The rate is down roughly 22% since 2021 and is below pre-pandemic levels, with heart disease and cancer still the leading causes of death and overdoses remaining a major but improving factor (about 70,000 overdose deaths in 2025). Overall, mortality improvements span all age groups, even as the overdose crisis persists.

via Slashdot|

#cdc #life-expectancy #mortality

climate-change8 days ago•17 min saved

Preliminary Estimate: Europe’s Heatwave May Have Killed About 20,000

A yet-to-be-peer-reviewed Zenodo preprint estimates roughly 20,390 heat-related deaths across Europe during June 22–28, 2026, using a regional mortality model; France, Germany, Spain and Italy account for the largest shares. The figures align with reported excess deaths but remain preliminary, underscoring that even with adaptation, extreme heat remains a major mortality risk in a warming Europe.

via Gizmodo|

#climate-change #europe #extreme-heat

health8 days ago•242 min saved

US life expectancy climbs to a record high as 2025 death rate falls

Provisional CDC data show the U.S. death rate in 2025 fell 4.6% from 2024 to a record low, with life expectancy hitting a new high. About 3,094,593 people died in 2025, with heart disease, cancer, and unintentional injuries as the top causes. The improvement spans all ages and both sexes, though final annual stats may change after review; COVID-19 is no longer among the top causes.

via AOL.com|

#cdc #health #leading-causes-of-death

world12 days ago•78 min saved

Paris battles record heat as morgues fill and families mourn

A record heat wave in Paris has overwhelmed mortuaries and left families distressed, with many deaths among isolated elderly living at home. The situation echoes the devastating 2003 heat wave that killed about 15,000 people in France, underscoring the need for neighborly vigilance and solidarity to prevent a repeat tragedy.

via AP News|

#elderly #heatwave #isolation

health13 days ago•2 min saved

Oregon seniors face high alcohol mortality; Bend ranks 11th nationwide

A five-year analysis of CDC mortality data finds several Oregon metro areas rank among the worst in the U.S. for alcohol-induced deaths among adults 65+, with Roseburg No. 2, Eugene-Springfield No. 4, Medford No. 5, Salem No. 9, Bend No. 11, and Portland/Vancouver/Hillsboro No. 15, highlighting Oregon’s outsized share of the nation’s top 30 metro areas for senior alcohol mortality.

via Central Oregon Daily|

#alcohol #health #mortality

entertainment14 days ago•134 min saved

Jackass: Best and Last Isn’t a Knockout, More of a Nostalgic Farewell

Bilge Ebiri argues that Jackass: Best and Last isn’t truly the best or the last; it’s a patchwork, nostalgia-soaked compilation that leans on aging and mortality, with Johnny Knoxville’s teary farewell feeling more performative than earnest, leaving open the possibility that the franchise may return.”

via Vulture|

#aging #entertainment #jackass

world-news15 days ago•8 min saved

Spain Records 212 Heat-Related Deaths in Four Days as Europe Swelters

Spain logged 212 heat-related deaths from Sunday to Wednesday amid a Europe-wide heatwave, with MoMo data showing 3,832 heat-related deaths May 16–Sept 30 last year (an 87.6% rise from 2024) and a 98-death excess for the same four days in 2025; mainland Spain posted June’s hottest temperatures since 1950, including tropical nights with low temps around 20C, while northern regions Cantabria and the Basque Country issued alerts as temperatures neared 40C.

via NDTV|

#climate-change #heatwave #mortality

climate16 days ago•3 min saved

Europe cooks under record heat as millions face 30C+ across the continent

Europe endures another day of record heat, with forecasts showing about 380 million people above 30C and roughly 101 million above 35C, including 63 million in France; red alerts blanket parts of France as Brittany experiences power outages and a Paris-area child dies in a heat-related incident. In Spain, heat is linked to 212 deaths over four days and 98 excess deaths in 2025, while western Europe faces widespread highs into the 30s and 40s across Germany, Italy, Britain and beyond.

via Al Jazeera|

#climate #climate-change #europe

science18 days ago•7 min saved

Two Short Weekly Strength Sessions Linked to Longer Life, Study Finds

A 30-year analysis of nearly 150,000 health professionals shows that about 90–120 minutes per week of strength training is associated with roughly 13% lower all-cause mortality, with stronger protections against cardiovascular disease (19%) and neurological deaths (27%). Benefits plateau around two hours per week, and the greatest reductions occur when strength training is paired with regular aerobic activity (about 45% lower risk). Muscle acts as a metabolically active tissue, aiding glucose regulation and releasing myokines that support the heart, brain, and overall health. The study is observational and based on self-reported activity, so it cannot prove causation. Practical takeaway: you don’t need a gym—two short strength sessions plus daily aerobic exercise can meaningfully boost longevity.

via ScienceAlert|

#cardiovascular-disease #dementia #longevity

health22 days ago•4 min saved

HPV Vaccination Tied to Near-Zero Cervical Cancer Deaths in Under-30s, Study Finds

A Lancet analysis of English data shows girls vaccinated at age 12–13 against HPV have an almost zero risk of dying from cervical cancer before 30, with 30–34-year-olds who were vaccinated seeing a 63% lower death risk; since 2020-2024, no cervical cancer deaths were reported among 20–24-year-olds in England, and the vaccine has saved hundreds of lives. However, falling uptake (about 75% nationally, 60% in London) could reverse gains, prompting urgent action to boost vaccination and screening to help eliminate cervical cancer by 2040.

via The Guardian|

#cervical-cancer #health #hpv-vaccine

health23 days ago•4 min saved

9,000–10,000 Daily Steps May Offset Sedentary Health Risks, UK Study Finds

A large UK Biobank study of 72,174 adults using wrist accelerometers shows that increasing daily steps lowers cardiovascular disease and mortality risk even for people with sedentary lifestyles. Optimal protection for highly sedentary individuals appears at 9,000–10,000 steps (21% lower CVD risk and 39% lower mortality), while about half the benefits occur by 4,000–4,500 steps; importantly, any increase above 2,200 steps per day is linked to lower risk, and researchers emphasize continuing efforts to reduce overall sedentary time.

via ScienceAlert|

#cardiovascular-disease #health #mortality

opinion28 days ago•4 min saved

Aging clocks promise time-to-death—but I’d rather not know

Op-ed writer Helen Pilcher examines a new Harvard-led “molecular clock” that claims to measure biological age and predict time to death, noting it’s still for research and could speed anti-aging trials or inform policy. She cautions that such results are probabilistic and can shape how people view aging—something she would rather not know—preferring to focus on healthier living despite the Kardashians using a similar test as an example.

via The Guardian|

#aging #biology #molecular-clocks

health29 days ago•4 min saved

The 90–120 minute weekly strength sweet spot linked to longer life

An observational analysis of 147,000+ adults over up to 30 years finds that 90–119 minutes per week of strength training is associated with lower all-cause mortality (13%), cardiovascular mortality (19%), and neurological mortality (27%), with no extra benefit above 120 minutes; cancer deaths also drop at lower training levels; the strongest reductions occur when strength work is combined with high levels of aerobic exercise, though causality cannot be established due to self-reported data and study limitations.

via ScienceDaily|

#aerobic-exercise #dose-response #health