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News for Healthier Living
'Deaths of Despair' More than Double in the U.S. Over Two Decades
 A study finds a troubling rise in 'deaths of despair' in the U.S. from 1999 to 2021, using the International Classification of Diseases. These deaths, defined by 19 underlying causes such as chronic hepatitis, liver cirrhosis, suicide, drug overdoses, and alcohol-related conditions, increased two-and-a-half-fold over two decades. By 2021, deaths of despair would have become the fifth leading cause of death in the U.S., surpassing 176,000 fatalities, and ranking just behind heart disease, cancer, COVID-19 and accidents.
February 20, 2025
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- Study Shows End-of-Life Cancer Care Lacking for Medicare Patients
- Vaccine Shows Promise for Pancreatic Cancer, Study Finds
- Water, Plain Milk Are the Healthiest Drinks for Kids
- Even 'Normal' Blood Sugar Levels May Raise Heart Risk, according to UCLA Health Experts
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- Lab Study Shows Tumor-Invading Protein Delivers Therapy Straight to the Brain
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- OD Deaths Decline in U.S., Driven By Drop In Opioid Fatalities
- Black Cancer Death Rate Declining, But Higher Risk Remains
- This Flu Season Is Worst In A Decade
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- TV Violence Linked To Aggression In Teenage Boys
- New mRNA Therapy Could Repair Damaged Lungs
- Walking Exercises Improve Stroke Rehab
- New ACS Research Finds Low Uptake of Supportive Care at the End-of-Life for Patients with Advanced Cancer
- Talking to Children When They've Been Diagnosed With Cancer
- Co-Prescribed Stimulants, Opioids Linked to Higher Opioid Doses
- Boom Skin Care, One Out of Two Persons Buys Dedicated Products. Men Are Also Protagonists of This New Passion, Skin Care for 1 Out of 5
- Butterfly Wings Inspire New Imaging Technique for Cancer Diagnosis
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- Frequent Nosebleeds? It Could Be HHT, a Serious but Treatable Genetic Disorder
- Child ADHD Risk Linked to Mother's Use of Acetaminophen
- New Ebola Virus Research Boosts Pandemic Preparedness
- Ivermectin, Hydroxychloroquine Prescriptions During the COVID-19 Pandemic Soared Far Above Pre-Pandemic Levels
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- Experts Publish Action Plan to Address Appendiceal Cancer Enigmas
- AI Chatbots Are Mostly Correct, but Incomplete, on Endometriosis
- Why Surgeons Need to Intervene Sooner in Neuromuscular Scoliosis
- Scientists Identify Epigenetic Key That 'Opens' Door to Colon Cancer
- Use of Greener Anesthesia Protects Patients and the Environment
- SMU Professor Minjun Kim Named National Academy of Inventors Senior Member
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- Muscle-Building Supplements Linked to Body Image Disorder in Young Adults
- Bird Flu May Spread Through the Air, Study Finds
- Daily Cannabis Use Linked to Public Health Burden
- Should Your Teen Receive Non-Surgical Cosmetic Treatments?
- U.S. Facing Critical Hospital Bed Shortage
- Unexplained Stroke Risk Doubled Among Young Smokers
- Radon Exposure Linked to Increased Asthma Symptoms in Children
- U.K. Kids Help Improve Treatment, Rehab For Traumatic Brain Injury
- LGBTQ+ Stress and Stigma Increase Risk of Mental Health Problems
- Hidden Genetic Causes of Congenital Heart Disease Identified
- Paxlovid's Impact on Hospitalization and Death in COVID-Vaccinated Older Adults Far Weaker Than Previously Thought
- Mayo Clinic Researchers Identify New Immunotherapy Target for Ovarian Cancer
- Tech Can Help People Living with Dementia to Help Themselves, NJIT Expert Says
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- 'Deaths of Despair' More than Double in the U.S. Over Two Decades
- Cancer Interception: The First HPV Antiviral Treatment Fights Pre-Cancers
- Unlocking Bone Repair: FGFR Antagonists Restore Mandibular Bone Repair in Osteochondrodysplasia
- Vital Sign Accuracy May Depend on Body Position, Research Suggests
- New ACS Study Shows Cancer Mortality Rates Among Black People Declining, but Remain Higher Than Other Racial and Ethnic Groups
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- Hackensack Meridian Health Proudly Helps Veterans Take Their Post-Military Futures Into Their Own Hands
- Deep Learning to Increase Accessibility, Ease of Heart Imaging
- Robots Revolutionizing Heart Surgery at Hackensack Meridian Health
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- New Study: Anti-Smoking Chatbots Provide Sound Advice - Most of the Time
- Mass Shootings That Claim Most Kids' Lives Are Done by Family Members
- New Study Highlights Importance of Measuring Well-Being in Mental Health Research
- Can Signals in the Brain Determine an Attraction to Sweet Foods?
- Popular Diabetes/Weight-Loss Drugs Show Additional Benefit
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- Research Uncovers Inequities in Diagnosis of Infants with Cystic Fibrosis
- Libreville commitment on the elimination of mercury-containing skin-lightening cosmetics in Africa
- Bleeding Risk with Apixaban and Dabigatran Similar to Aspirin
- Results of Interventions to Reduce Overuse of Medical Care Not Sustained After Discontinuation
- Experts Debate Management of Patient with Recent Onset Atrial Fibrillation
- Boston Surgeons Successfully Transplant Pig Kidney in Fourth Patient
- Speaking Two Languages Might Sharpen Thinking Skills in Kids With Autism
- UNAIDS Warns HIV Infections Could Skyrocket Without U.S. Funding
- Breast Cancer: Fear of Recurrence Can Haunt Women for Years
- Big Breakfasts Help Keep Heart Patients Happy, Study Shows
- Can GLP-1 Meds Harm Your Eyes?
- Cancer Rates Are Falling in Appalachia, But Not Enough
- Sister Study Shows Link Between Pregnancy Complications, Heart Risks
- Eating Gradually Increasing Doses of Store-Bought Peanut Butter Enables Children With High-Threshold Allergy to Safely Consume Peanuts
- Increased Cancer Risk for Kidney Transplant Recipients Linked to Epstein-Barr Virus
- Tackling the Threat of Drug-Resistant E. Coli in China
- Satire More Damaging to Reputations Than Direct Criticism
- Age and Gender Impacts Effectiveness of New Gene Therapy Treatments for Eye Diseases, New Study Finds
- Expert Explains How to Improve Heart Health, Even if Your Family Has History of Heart Conditions
- New Model Enhances Freshness Monitoring of Bighead Carp in Cold Chain Logistics
- CHLA Performs Its First Thalamic RNS Procedure for Epilepsy
- New Insights Into How Dairy Cattle Efficiently Convert Plant Biomass Into Nutrients: Unlocking the Power of Rumen Microbiota
- Bar-Ilan University Study Reveals High Vaccination Rates Among
Israeli Arabs, Offering Insights for Minority Populations Worldwide
- Peers Influence Drinking Behavior in Mature Adults, Too, Study Says
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