MORTALITY TRENDS

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Jan 28 2026HEALTH

Life Expectancy: The Good, The Bad, and The Uneven

People in wealthy countries are living longer, but not as long as they used to. This is a big deal. To understand why, let's look at what's happening in Western Europe. From 1992 to 2005, life expectancy was going up fast. The places that were behind caught up quickly. But from 2005 to 2019, things

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Dec 21 2024HEALTH

Global Shifts in Biliary Tract Cancer Deaths, 2000-2022: A Worldwide Analysis

Biliary tract cancers (BTCs), like intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma (iCCA), extrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma (eCCA), gallbladder cancer (GBC), and ampullary cancer, are tough to beat. Researchers looked at how death rates from these cancers changed over time. They checked out data from the World Healt

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Nov 18 2024HEALTH

Liver Cancer: Trends and Future in the US

Liver cancer, particularly hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC), has seen a significant rise in both cases and deaths over the past two decades. This trend isn't limited to just the US; it's a global issue. Let's dive into what's been happening and what might be ahead. First, let's talk about the past. L

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