Eating fish can be good for the heart and even for the brain, so it’s probably no surprise that pelagic products can lead to …
mortality
Sugary Beverages Linked to 180,000 Deaths Worldwide
Mayor Michael Bloomberg might be right; maybe we should be drinking fewer sodas.
Why Marriage Is Good for Your Health — Until You Get Sick
It’s supposed to last through sickness and in health, but it turns out that it’s a better idea to get married because you love someone, not because you think it’s going to keep you healthy for the long haul.
Being Overweight Is Linked to Lower Risk of Mortality
The longest lived among us aren’t necessarily those who are of normal weight, says a new study.
Fit Versus Fat: Which Matters More for Longevity?
Most of us are all too familiar with how much we weigh — but how many of us know how fit we are? And which matters more?
In the Wake of Amy Winehouse’s Death, a Spotlight on the Deadliness of Alcohol
While rumors continue to fly about what killed Amy Winehouse — the latest suggest that crack and heroin may have been involved — the singer’s parents continue to maintain that she was sober when she died, and that in fact, …
Almost Every Type of Cancer Kills More Men Than Women, Study Shows
Men die at higher rates than women from almost every kind of cancer, a new study finds.
Salt: How Bad Is It, Really?
Much like cell phones and eggs, salt is one of those things that studies say is bad for you one day, but O.K. the next.
Why Getting Paid Increases Your Risk of Death
Everyone looks forward to payday. Whether it’s a paycheck from your employer or benefits from the government, the influx of cash to your bank account is always a good thing, right? Not according to the latest research.
Study: Weight-Loss Surgery Doesn’t Help Older, Sicker Patients Live Longer
Weight-loss surgery may not reduce the risk of death in higher risk patients — older, heavier and sicker men — a new study finds.
Sudden Cold Fronts Mean More Heart Attacks
Jack Frost doesn’t just nip at your nose. Sudden cold fronts can increase your risk of heart attack too.