One business sector in Russia has soared to new heights - this is bad news for Moscow
Russia has seen an increase in death rates, particularly among younger individuals, attributed largely to losses from the ongoing war in Ukraine.
Why melanoma mortality is not decreasing — and what we can do
Despite technological advances in melanoma diagnosis, there is an increasing number of advanced cases with high metastasis risk, raising concerns about mortality rates.
Cancer and Nuclear Power Plants. The First Such Study in the 21st Century Sparked a Wave of Comments
A recent study shows that US counties closer to operational nuclear power plants have higher cancer mortality rates, but experts cast doubt on the findings.
Cancer Rates Near Nuclear Power Plants Are Indeed Higher
A new Harvard study suggests a potential link between proximity to nuclear power plants and increased cancer mortality rates in the U.S.
Ramón Bataller, liver health expert: "Alcohol is the main cause of deaths and hospital admissions related to the liver"
Dr. Ramón Bataller highlights the severe health impacts of alcohol consumption on liver diseases, indicating an increase in hospitalizations and mortality rates.
Ukrainian soldiers freeze their sperm to secure the future of their country
Ukrainian soldiers in Lviv are freezing sperm to preserve the future of their families amidst the ongoing war and high mortality rates.
Here the death race in the Alps
An alarming increase in mortality rates in the Alps has been reported, indicating a troubling trend.
Mark Gortfelder: Assuring arguments in the current demographic situation are no longer valid
Demographic expert Mark Gortfelder discusses the decrease in birth rates in Estonia and the implications of a negative natural population growth.
Winter cold HORROR as more than 2,500 die during major UK deep freeze
More than 2,500 people died from cold-related issues in the UK during the winter of 2024-2025, with particularly high mortality rates among the elderly and men.
Births increase for the first time in Spain in a decade, although only by 1%
In Spain, the number of births in 2025 has increased for the first time in ten years, albeit by just 1%, while deaths rose by 2.5%, leading to a continued negative growth rate.
Surgeon A. Dulskas Identifies Cancer Increasingly Affecting People Under 50
Surgeon Audrius Dulskas has highlighted a worrying trend of increasing cancer rates among individuals under 50, particularly colorectal cancer, which is becoming a leading cause of cancer mortality in younger patients.
Construction Deaths Surge by 22%, Despite Improved Accident Rates in 2025
Construction deaths increased by 22% in 2025, even as overall workplace accident rates improved.
Does high happiness lead to longevity? A tracking survey of 3,000 people in Minami Izu, Shizuoka showed results
A study conducted on nearly 3,000 residents of Minami Izu, Shizuoka, explored the relationship between self-reported happiness and longevity, finding a correlation with lower mortality rates.
Women, children, and the elderly were expelled to Siberia; the mortality rate was enormous, says Estonian historian about Stalin's deportations that affected tens of thousands
The article discusses the historical context and severe impact of Stalin's deportations on Estonian citizens during World War II, highlighting the high mortality rates and ongoing ramifications in the Baltic region.
Study reveals inequality in mortality from infections in hospitals in the São Paulo SUS
A study from the Federal University of São Paulo shows that where patients are treated significantly affects the outcomes for infection treatments in hospitals, revealing regional disparities in mortality rates within the SUS system.
The report confirming the increase in infant mortality and the index that will not be reversed
The latest report on Vital Statistics in Argentina reveals a concerning increase in infant mortality, alongside significant declines in birth and fertility rates over the past decade.
Breast cancer screening coverage in Latvia is still insufficient, concludes SPKC
In Latvia, despite positive trends in cancer screening coverage and decreased mortality rates, public response to screening programs remains lower than desired, according to data from the Disease Prevention and Control Center (SPKC).
Exodus of staff from German hospitals near Switzerland. Patients are dying more and more
A study reveals that mortality rates in hospitals near the German-Swiss border are higher due to the exodus of medical staff, particularly nurses, to work in Switzerland.
Eternal Chemicals: Danger for the Unborn?
Research indicates that PFAS chemicals in drinking water may be linked to increased rates of miscarriages and early births, as well as lower birth weights among infants.
Giving birth in the Central African Republic, one of the most dangerous countries in the world for mothers
Giving birth in the Central African Republic, one of the most dangerous countries in the world for mothers, is extremely difficult due to a lack of healthcare facilities, personnel, ambulances, and electricity, contributing to one of the highest maternal mortality rates globally.
Infant mortality soars in Cuba as US terror designation hits public health
Cuba is experiencing a rise in infant mortality rates, which experts attribute to the negative impacts of the U.S. terror designation on public health resources.