premature death

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"The study confirms that we can follow a Nordic diet to improve both our health and the climate -- at least when it comes to preventing premature death," says Christina Dahm.

From Science Daily • Feb. 15, 2026

But a 2024 study found that people with microplastics in their heart arteries face an increased risk of heart attack, stroke and premature death.

From Barron's • Jan. 22, 2026

Unprocessed red meat has been shown in some studies to be associated with heart disease and premature death, though other research shows a modest link or no connection to heart disease.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 7, 2026

Loneliness and social isolation are associated with cardiovascular disease and type 2 diabetes, according to a 2021 Annals of Behavioral Medicine study, which can increase your risk of premature death.

From MarketWatch • Nov. 6, 2025

Our last great middle-class hero, someone who really enjoyed his vacations and his country club, was John Updike’s Rabbit Angstrom, and he died a premature death.

From "Class Matters" by The New York Times