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ICU Overload Causes Excess Mortality
The occupancy of intensive care units (ICUs) with COVID-19 patients is directly linked to an increase in mortality rates in the general population. This means
Physical Labor Makes You Sick
A new study conducted by scientists at the National Research Centre for the Working Environment in Copenhagen has found that high levels of physical activity
Harmful Air Pollution Below Limits
Air pollution is responsible for the deaths of approximately 800,000 people in Europe and 4.5 million people globally each year. The World Health Organization (WHO)
Football Watching Increases Heart Attack Risk
The 2014 World Cup saw a significant increase in heart attacks among German viewers, according to a study by researchers at the Center for Cardiology
Smoking Increases COVID-19 Mortality
Smoking has been found to significantly increase the hospitalization and mortality rates of COVID-19 patients. Previous studies did not always show this correlation because they
Underestimated COVID-19 Deaths in Italy
A shocking new study has revealed that the number of deaths caused by Covid-19 in Italy is much higher than previously reported. According to official
COVID-19 Increases Post-Op Mortality
The Covid-19 pandemic has brought about unprecedented challenges to the healthcare system worldwide. A recent study published in The Lancet by the CovidSurg Collaborative, an
Longer Life with Coffee Consumption
A recent study published in the JAMA Internal Medicine journal suggests that coffee consumption may have a life-extending effect. The study analyzed data from approximately
Delaying Retirement Boosts Life Expectancy
A recent study from the United States has found that working longer can actually lead to a longer life. The study focused on the transition
New Hope for Pulmonary Hypertension
A breakthrough in the treatment of pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) has been announced by Actelion Ltd. The Swiss biopharmaceutical company has released the results of
