Physical activity of any intensity after a diagnosis of dementia is associated with around a 30% lower risk of death, finds research published online...

Abundant green space in urban areas is linked to lower rates of heat related illness and death as well as better mental health and wellbeing, finds a...

When large fires break out in New Zealand, like on Christchurch’s Port Hills, or when Australian wildfires cause New Zealand’s skies to turn pink...

The lifetime risk of an unexpected and sudden death from a cardiovascular cause in the absence of pre-existing heart disease-;known as sudden cardiac...

MONDAY, Oct. 28, 2024 -- Suicide risk is highest on Mondays and increases on New Year's Day in most countries, according to a study published online...

TUESDAY, Oct. 22, 2024 -- The skin condition eczema appears to be linked to a serious condition that can end in leg amputation, a new study...

THURSDAY, Oct. 24, 2024 -- Protracted low-dose exposure to ionizing radiation among radiation-monitored workers is associated with mortality due to...

Long-term exposure to arsenic in drinking water may raise the risk of cardiovascular disease, particularly heart disease, even at levels below the...

Brain scans have shown that poor sleep quality in early middle age may lead to accelerated brain ageing, increasing the brain's age by nearly three...

Researchers including those from Wits have identified the genetic risk factors that contribute to prostate cancer in a diverse group of African men....