Mortality

Americans' lifespan shorter than previously thought, study finds

February 07, 2012

A group of researchers has developed a more accurate way of calculating mortality rates of the oldest Americans, which might lead to more realistic cost projections for Social Security and Medicare.
 

Online tool helps predict mortality

January 12, 2012

Mortality researchers have developed an online assessment tool that helps clinicians predict mortality for older adults.
 

No decrease for heart failure mortality rates after pharmacist visit, study says

November 16, 2011

Consultations with pharmacists, in collaboration with physicians in community-based settings, did not lower mortality and hospitalization rates of heart failure patients, new research finds.
 

More Medicare recipients are surviving high-risk surgeries

June 17, 2011

The risk of death after high-risk surgeries is dropping among Medicare patients, a new study found.
 

Gardening programs good way to boost health, energy of older adults, researchers find

March 21, 2011

Older adults who spend time gardening are more likely to eat healthier foods, and report better quality of life and higher energy levels than other seniors who don't garden, according to new research.
 

Mortality rates rise in U.S.

May 03, 2010

Mortality rates in the U.S. have been worsening over the last 20 years. A new report shows that its world rankings have slid during that period.
 

Intentional weight-loss lowers mortality rate for seniors, research shows

April 06, 2010

Older adults who purposefully lose weight have a lower mortality rate, according to new research.
 

Handgrip strength linked to all-cause mortality in study

February 10, 2010

Evaluating the handgrip strength of very old seniors could be an effective way to evaluate risk for death, according to a recently published study.
 
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