A new study links flooding to an increased risk of mortality due to cardiovascular disease, respiratory disease, and mental disorders.

"It's the feeling of loneliness, of needing people and purpose and not getting it which appears to be bad for health."

A new book sheds light on why the COVID pandemic disproportionately affected non-white Americans.

Older adults with Alzheimer's or other dementia have a heightened risk of death following exposure to a hurricane, research shows.

People who have pregnancy complications or deliver preterm may have a higher risk of death decades later, researchers report.

Deaths during pregnancy and postpartum increased 35% early in the pandemic. "We suspect these deaths are just the tip of the iceberg..."

Older Americans with frailty or dementia have higher death rates within a year after major surgery, a new study shows.

"Cancer is the leading cause of death among people in prison, accounting for about 30% of all deaths," says Emily Wang.

Sleep age, a projected age that correlates to health based on sleep quality, can predict mortality, say researchers.

Westernized lifestyles and dietary changes may partially explain why cancer cases and deaths in Africa are expected to double during the next two decades.