Mortality

Review study suggests vitamin D may not be a predictor of COVID-19 deaths, unlike previously thought

A recent review study stated that scientists should not use statistical data alone to form a correlation between vitamin D levels and COVID-19 infection.

Death, be not proud: Finding a philosophy for life in the finality of its ultimate, universal end

Some of us are destined to know death more than others.

Jyoti Dogra on her play The Black Hole, drawing connections between life and science on stage

Playwright Jyoti Dogra's latest performance piece uses the blackhole as a metaphor to mean human life — the line of difference between who is dead and who is alive

Coral bleaching in 2016 at the Gulf of Mannar caused a steep loss of corals: Study

Scientists observed 24 percent coral bleaching with 16 percent mortality and live coral cover decrease to 23 percent during March to June 2016.

China, India account for half world's pollution deaths in 2015: Study

China and India accounted for more than half of the total number of global deaths attributable to air pollution in 2015, a study published on Tuesday said.

Want to live longer? Maintain optimistic outlook towards life, says study

Researchers have found that women who were optimistic had a significantly reduced risk of dying from several major causes of death — including cancer, heart disease, stroke, respiratory disease and infection, compared with women who were less optimistic

Increased social spending by government can decrease mortality rates: Researchers

Even small increases in social spending – monies for welfare, education, and health – can significantly reduce mortality rate, says a US-based study

Did you know decline in memory, unhealthy feeling can predict early death too?

Psychological factors such as decline in memory or just feeling unhealthy are also likely to elevate the risk of early death mortality rate.

Drinking coffee may cut mortality risk from liver cirrhosis: Study

Researchers found that drinking coffee each day reduces the risk of death from liver cirrhosis, specifically cirrhosis caused by non-viral hepatitis.

Novel blood test could predict if you'll die in next five years

A novel blood test may predict if you are at the risk of dying in next five years, claims research.