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Countries with the highest mortality rates from these common causes of death revealed

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Countries with the highest mortality rates from these common causes of death revealed

The countries with the highest mortality rates from diseases like cancer and heart disease have been revealed — and the United States has landed in the top ten. Researchers analyzed data on death rates from six common non-communicable diseases — conditions not caused by an infection and that cannot be spread from person to person — … Read more

Working nights could lead to memory loss in middle aged and older adults as those working late have 79% higher rates of cognitive impairment, study finds

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Working nights could lead to memory loss in middle aged and older adults as those working late have 79% higher rates of cognitive impairment, study finds

By Xantha Leatham Updated: 00:23 24 Aug 2023 Share or comment on this article: Authors said disruption to circadian rhythm – our body clock – may be to blame Working night shifts could impair memory by up to 79 per cent in middle-aged and older adults, a study suggests. Previous research has established that shift … Read more

Average long-term U.S. mortgage rate climbs to highest level in 21 years

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Average long-term U.S. mortgage rate climbs to highest level in 21 years

The average long-term U.S. mortgage rate climbed this week to its highest level in more than 20 years, grim news for would-be homebuyers already challenged by a housing market that remains competitive due to a dearth of homes for sale. Mortgage buyer Freddie Mac said Thursday that the average rate on the benchmark 30-year home … Read more