Category Health

Estimated 1 in 5 Deaths Worldwide Are Due to Sepsis

The number of deaths from sepsis worldwide is much higher than previously thought, with an estimated 20% of people dying from the life-threatening condition, according to a new study. The study, published today (Jan. 16) in the journal The Lancet,…

Scientists Discover 4 Distinct Patterns of Aging

Some people’s hearts stay strong well into their 60s, but their kidneys begin to fail. Others may have the kidneys of a 30-year-old but fall victim to constant infection.  Now, scientists may be one step closer to understanding why the…