Mortality

Health Surprising link between doomsday clock, mental and physical health

The Doomsday Clock isn’t just a symbol of global risk—it may also reflect mental and physical health trends linked to existential threats.

Discoveries Hearing aids could help people live longer, new study finds Joseph Shavit

Discoveries Scientists connect sleep habits to mortality rate, study finds Joshua Shavit

Discoveries Mediterranean lifestyle associated with a significantly lower risk of mortality Joseph Shavit

Discoveries More than one million US deaths per year—including many young people could be avoided Joseph Shavit

Discoveries Breakthrough study shows the importance of well-being in reducing heart disease deaths Joseph Shavit

Discoveries Fighting loneliness by finding purpose Joseph Shavit

Discoveries Life expectancy can be as much as 14 years shorter in violent countries Joseph Shavit

Discoveries Lifesaving microRNA can predict breast cancer recurrence in patients Joseph Shavit

Discoveries How the Black Death shaped the evolution of human immunity Joseph Shavit

Discoveries New research helps former smokers to lower their risk of death Joseph Shavit

Global Good New discoveries can prevent child malnutrition and promote healthy development Joseph Shavit