Losing a sibling leads to higher risk of early death Losing a sibling in childhood increases the risk of an early death by 71 per cent, shows new research. “It’s alarming,” say scientists.
Death of a partner increases risk of heart fibrillation A new study shows that there is an increased risk of atrial fibrillations shortly after losing a partner. Doctors need to be aware of this increased risk, say scientists.
Young women long for children after they lose a parent We still follow our parents lead when it comes to how many children we have and when we have them. But the loss of a parent can push us to start sooner.
Frequent blood donors live longer A new study shows that people, who donate a lot of blood, suffer no serious ill effects and may even live longer than less frequent donors.
Milk and your health: The jury is still out Largest study of its kind gives no conclusive answer to the question of whether milk increases the risk of cancer, heart disease, or premature death.
Scientists can predict risk of premature death 14 years in advance One blood sample and some hi-tech analyses can reveal your risk of a premature death
How skeletons reveal gruesome secrets about our ancestors A new study provides a unique insight into what life was like in the Middle Ages.
Chromosome Y loss explains men’s shorter longevity Older men’s loss of the Y chromosomes can raise the risk of cancer, diabetes and premature death.
Wars decline but get more deadly There were fewer armed conflicts in the world in 2012 than the year before. But the number of battle-related deaths rose dramatically, mainly because of the civil war in Syria.
Childless couples risk shorter lives Children may be exhausting, but not having children can raise the risk of early death.
Children with dying parents should get more support Health authorities are not good enough at understanding and supporting children with terminally ill parents. New research offers insight and some solutions.
Mysterious bear figurines baffle archaeologists Small bear figurines have led researchers on the trail of hitherto unknown pre-Inuit rituals, indicating that these people practiced a bear cult.
Danes killed to get killed Eighteenth century suicide candidates were afraid to take their own lives because the church said doing so would send them straight to hell. So they had to find another way out.
Poor sleep linked to premature death People with sleeping problems have poorer health and a shorter life expectancy. Research indicates that poor sleep is a problem to be taken seriously.
Mentally ill have greater risk of suicide Patients suffering from schizophrenia, depression and bipolar disorder have a risk of suicide that is ten times greater than the general public’s, says a new report.
Good sperm extends lifespan High sperm quality is a sign of a long life for men, a new study suggests.
