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Mortality is a quantification of death, often referring to deaths attributing to a specific cause such as a disease or illness. Epidemiological studies often report mortality rates which are calculated by dividing the number of deaths due to a disease by the total population.
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NOV 25, 2025Cancer
When patients provide information about how they are doing, including symptoms, functionality, and quality of life, scie ...Written By: Katie KokolusNOV 24, 2025Cancer
Low-dose computed tomography (LDCT), a procedure that uses X-rays to produce a series of images at different angles, gen ...Written By: Katie KokolusNOV 18, 2025Drug Discovery & Development
GLP-1 receptor agonists like Ozempic and Wegovy may increase survival among patients with colon cancer.Written By: Annie LennonNOV 18, 2025Drug Discovery & Development
A widely available drug used for gout may help prevent heart attacks and stroke in people with cardiovascular disease.Written By: Annie LennonNOV 17, 2025Cancer
We hear it over and over: early diagnosis saves lives. No one wants to face a cancer diagnosis but suffice it to s ...Written By: Katie KokolusNOV 16, 2025Cannabis Sciences
​A study published in the scientific journal F1000 Research found that medical cannabis use increased overall survival r ...Written By: Kerry CharronNOV 16, 2025Cannabis Sciences
A study found that alcohol-dependent individuals who consume cannabis have a significantly lower risk of liver disease d ...Written By: Kerry CharronAUG 28, 2025Cardiology
Animal protein and plant protein may both provide health benefits without negative consequences.Written By: Savannah LoganAUG 14, 2025Immunology
Cancer treatment has progressed over the last century. Specifically, the advent of immunotherapy has revolutionized how ...Written By: Brian G. MorrealeJUL 31, 2025Cardiology
Eating eggs may actually lower risk to your heart, while processed meats may increase risk.Written By: Savannah LoganJUL 28, 2025Cancer
A recent appreciation of lung cancer in never smokers (LCINS) has raised concerns about global incidence and mortality. ...Written By: Katie KokolusJUL 27, 2025Cancer
Palliative care, a type of healthcare for patients with life-threatening diseases, focuses on improving quality of life ...Written By: Katie KokolusJUL 17, 2025Cardiology
Adding physical activity to your routine may be key to increasing your longevity.Written By: Savannah LoganJUL 14, 2025Neuroscience
Loneliness is correlated with higher rates of depression and more poor mental and physical health days per month found a ...Written By: Annie LennonJUN 26, 2025Cancer
The recent surge in early-onset colorectal cancer, particularly in adults under 50, has sparked urgent concerns about th ...Written By: Katie KokolusJUN 23, 2025Cannabis Sciences
As global cannabis consumption continues to rise amid shifting social norms and policy reforms, growing attention is bei ...Written By: Greta AnneJUN 19, 2025Cardiology
Adding sugar and cream to your coffee may reduce health benefits.Written By: Savannah LoganJUN 19, 2025Cannabis Sciences
New research reports that cannabis use may double the risk of dying from cardiovascular disease.Written By: Annie LennonJUN 18, 2025Microbiology
There is still no cure or effective vaccine for HIV, but scientists have opened up new possibilities in HIV treatment an ...Written By: Carmen LeitchJUN 13, 2025eBooksCandida auris is a unique fungal pathogen that stands out due to its remarkable evolutionary history, distinctive phenot ...Sponsored By: Thermo Fisher ScientificJUN 10, 2025Drug Discovery & Development
Treatment with statins is linked to a 39% lower 28-day mortality rate among patients hospitalized with sepsis.Written By: Annie LennonMAY 26, 2025Cancer
Today marks the American holiday honoring men and women who have lost their lives while serving in the United States mil ...Written By: Katie KokolusMAY 07, 2025Plants & Animals
A study published in the Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics dives into the role of plant-based diets, par ...Written By: Greta AnneMAY 01, 2025Cancer
A recent report in JAMA Network Open shows some very promising news- cigarette smoking is on the decline in young adults ...Written By: Katie Kokolus
NOV 25, 2025
Cancer
When patients provide information about how they are doing, including symptoms, functionality, and quality of life, scie
...
Written By:
Katie Kokolus
NOV 24, 2025
Cancer
Low-dose computed tomography (LDCT), a procedure that uses X-rays to produce a series of images at different angles, gen
...
Written By:
Katie Kokolus
NOV 18, 2025
Drug Discovery & Development
GLP-1 receptor agonists like Ozempic and Wegovy may increase survival among patients with colon cancer.
Written By:
Annie Lennon
NOV 18, 2025
Drug Discovery & Development
A widely available drug used for gout may help prevent heart attacks and stroke in people with cardiovascular disease.
Written By:
Annie Lennon
NOV 17, 2025
Cancer
We hear it over and over: early diagnosis saves lives. No one wants to face a cancer diagnosis but suffice it to s
...
Written By:
Katie Kokolus
NOV 16, 2025
Cannabis Sciences
​A study published in the scientific journal F1000 Research found that medical cannabis use increased overall survival r
...
Written By:
Kerry Charron
NOV 16, 2025
Cannabis Sciences
A study found that alcohol-dependent individuals who consume cannabis have a significantly lower risk of liver disease d
...
Written By:
Kerry Charron
AUG 28, 2025
Cardiology
Animal protein and plant protein may both provide health benefits without negative consequences.
Written By:
Savannah Logan
AUG 14, 2025
Immunology
Cancer treatment has progressed over the last century. Specifically, the advent of immunotherapy has revolutionized how
...
Written By:
Brian G. Morreale
JUL 31, 2025
Cardiology
Eating eggs may actually lower risk to your heart, while processed meats may increase risk.
Written By:
Savannah Logan
JUL 28, 2025
Cancer
A recent appreciation of lung cancer in never smokers (LCINS) has raised concerns about global incidence and mortality.
...
Written By:
Katie Kokolus
JUL 27, 2025
Cancer
Palliative care, a type of healthcare for patients with life-threatening diseases, focuses on improving quality of life
...
Written By:
Katie Kokolus
JUL 17, 2025
Cardiology
Adding physical activity to your routine may be key to increasing your longevity.
Written By:
Savannah Logan
JUL 14, 2025
Neuroscience
Loneliness is correlated with higher rates of depression and more poor mental and physical health days per month found a
...
Written By:
Annie Lennon
JUN 26, 2025
Cancer
The recent surge in early-onset colorectal cancer, particularly in adults under 50, has sparked urgent concerns about th
...
Written By:
Katie Kokolus
JUN 23, 2025
Cannabis Sciences
As global cannabis consumption continues to rise amid shifting social norms and policy reforms, growing attention is bei
...
Written By:
Greta Anne
JUN 19, 2025
Cardiology
Adding sugar and cream to your coffee may reduce health benefits.
Written By:
Savannah Logan
JUN 19, 2025
Cannabis Sciences
New research reports that cannabis use may double the risk of dying from cardiovascular disease.
Written By:
Annie Lennon
JUN 18, 2025
Microbiology
There is still no cure or effective vaccine for HIV, but scientists have opened up new possibilities in HIV treatment an
...
Written By:
Carmen Leitch
JUN 13, 2025
eBooks
Candida auris is a unique fungal pathogen that stands out due to its remarkable evolutionary history, distinctive phenot
...
Sponsored By:
Thermo Fisher Scientific
JUN 10, 2025
Drug Discovery & Development
Treatment with statins is linked to a 39% lower 28-day mortality rate among patients hospitalized with sepsis.
Written By:
Annie Lennon
MAY 26, 2025
Cancer
Today marks the American holiday honoring men and women who have lost their lives while serving in the United States mil
...
Written By:
Katie Kokolus
MAY 07, 2025
Plants & Animals
A study published in the Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics dives into the role of plant-based diets, par
...
Written By:
Greta Anne
MAY 01, 2025
Cancer
A recent report in JAMA Network Open shows some very promising news- cigarette smoking is on the decline in young adults
...
Written By:
Katie Kokolus