Mortality
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healthSingapore Life Expectancy Hits Record 83.9 Years
Singapore residents' life expectancy rose to 83.9 years in 2025, surpassing pre-pandemic peak. Males reach 81.8, females 86.0 years at birth.
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healthChildhood AKI Linked to Higher CKD and Mortality Risk in Later Life
A new meta-analysis reveals children who survive acute kidney injury face increased risk of chronic kidney disease and death.
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healthGLP-1 Drugs Show Safety, Better Outcomes in Pancreatitis Cases
Real-world data from 740,000+ Type 2 diabetes patients shows GLP-1 receptor agonists don't increase pancreatitis risk and reduce complications.
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healthDoctors May Soon Prescribe Dogs for Better Health
Research shows dog ownership can reduce mortality, improve mental health, and boost physical activity.
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healthEating Processed Foods May Increase Cancer Survivors' Death Risk
A new study reveals that higher consumption of ultraprocessed foods correlates with increased mortality rates among cancer survivors, emphasizing the importance of a minimally processed diet.
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healthAKI Recovery Benchmark: 10% Creatinine Threshold Predicts Kidney Health
New UK Kidney Week study reveals a 10% creatinine recovery benchmark after AKI is crucial for predicting long-term kidney failure and mortality.
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healthSepsis Survival Paradox: Severity Alters AKI Patient Outcomes
New research reveals illness severity dramatically impacts sepsis survival in acute kidney injury patients, challenging existing assumptions about critical care prognosis.
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healthWeight Loss Surgery Outperforms GLP-1 Drugs for Heart Health
New analysis reveals metabolic and bariatric surgery offers superior cardiovascular protection compared to GLP-1 drugs for individuals with obesity and type 2 diabetes.