Measurable increases in the number of deaths among people ages 65 and over, with chronic medical conditions, are triggered by variations in climate temperatures.

World Health Organization official urges that health be taken into account in climate change mitigation strategies.

A study analyzing 75 years of statistical data suggests that death rates in the United States are dropping.

As the global population ages, costs related to vision loss are expected to skyrocket, potentially to stand at $3.53 billion by 2020.

The cost of US federal healthcare programs is expected to increase by 8% each year from 2012 to 2022, to reach $1.8 trillion by 2022.

While over 20% of U.S. adults receive periodic health examinations each year, many do not receive recommended preventive screening tests and counseling services.

People who have access to medical care that is comprehensive, readily accessible, and patient-centered are at lower risks of death.

Bisphenol A (BPA), a compound regarded as an endocrine disruptor with potential risks to human health, is found in over 94% of thermal cash receipts as well as tickets, newspapers, and flyers printed worldwide.

International Diabetes Federation (IDF) reports that 366 million people worldwide now have diabetes, and the disease is responsible for 4.6 million deaths annually,

In its “World Alzheimer's Report 2011,” Alzheimer's Disease International encourages efforts for early diagnosis, that may effect society-wide health, financial and social benefits.