Longevity - Page 126

October 23, 2015

Sudden death during sports more common among men

Men who run, cycle or play other recreational sports are 20 times more likely to die from a sudden heart problem than female recreational athletes, according to a new study.

October 23, 2015

Mexico surpasses US as world's most obese nation

The United States no longer holds the title of the world’s most populous, obese nation; that designation has been passed on to Mexico.

October 23, 2015

Smoking puts women at higher risk for sudden death

It should come as no surprise to anyone that smoking is bad for health, upping the risk of lung and other cancers as well as heart disease. But a new study pinpoints just how deadly lighting up can be for women's hearts

October 23, 2015

Blueberries and apples tied to lower diabetes risk

Eating more blueberries, apples and pears may be linked to lower risk of diabetes, according to a new study

October 23, 2015

World's oldest man dies at 111

The oldest man in the world, who survived the Nazi invasion of Poland by fleeing to Russia, died peacefully in his Upper West Side apartment on Sunday at age 111.

October 23, 2015

Same-sex marriage linked to longer lives

Since the advent of same-sex marriage in Denmark, married gay men and women have seen their death rates drop, a new study finds

October 23, 2015

Double HIV infection could be foundation for HIV vaccine

Ever since HIV was first discovered, the search has been on to find a vaccine that could save the lives of those living with the virus.  Now experts may be one step closer to making that vaccine a reality

October 23, 2015

7 life problems you can't put off anymore

Life has a way of making you pay for putting off the important stuff, like turning what would've been a simple cavity at your bi-annual visit into a compounded problem requiring a costly--and painful--root canal. To avoid too many coulda-woulda-shouldas, here are seven problems you should take care of right now to avoid unnecessary pain down the road.

October 23, 2015

Josh Hardy’s health improving after receiving lifesaving drug

Just one week after receiving the lifesaving medication he needed to treat his adenovirus, 7-year-old cancer survivor Josh Hardy is on the road to recovery.

October 23, 2015

Man brought back to life after being clinically dead for 40 minutes

An Australian man who was clinically dead for 40 minutes has been brought back to life by a brand new resuscitation technique.