Deaths

On 4 September 2006, Australian zookeeper, conservationist, and television programmer Steve Irwin was killed by a stingray while filming in the Great Barrier Reef.

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Deaths from drug-induced unintentional injury rise across the US - EurekAlert!

Deaths rose after hospitals were acquired by private equity - EurekAlert!

Over 62,700 deaths associated with record-breaking heat during the summer of 2024 in Europe - EurekAlert!

Most Countries Are Reducing Deaths from Heart Disease, Cancer and Diabetes

College sports policy prevents athletes’ deaths with sickle cell testing—but it could do more, study finds

Maui’s fires drove a 67% jump in deaths. Most went uncounted

A New Way to Reduce Children’s Deaths: Cash

MRI Accidents Explained: What Causes Deaths and Injuries in Scanners

COVID, over 2.5 million deaths prevented worldwide thanks to vaccines. One life saved for every 5,400 doses administered - EurekAlert!

Near tripling in US reported lidocaine local anesthetic poisonings/deaths over past decade - EurekAlert!

Emergency Vaccines Reduce Disease Outbreak Deaths by Almost 60%

Climate breakdown tripled death toll in Europe’s June heatwave, study finds. Heat caused 2,300 deaths across 12 cities, of which 1,500 were down to climate crisis, scientists say.

1500 deaths in the recent European heatwave were due to climate change

Brazilian social program prevents over 8 million hospitalizations and 713,000 deaths in 20 years - EurekAlert!

Deaths from alcohol-related cancers doubled from 1990 to 2021, study finds

National scientists group asks National Institutes of Health to investigate study that resulted in deaths of 100 animals - EurekAlert!

Leukaemia patients have 61% lower death risk with statins. New research suggests that statins—one of the most commonly prescribed cholesterol medications—may help prevent deaths when taken during blood cancer treatment.

Cutting greenhouse gases will reduce number of deaths from poor air quality

Cutting greenhouse gases will reduce number of deaths from poor air quality - EurekAlert!

Landmark 20-year screening program drives down colorectal cancer cases, deaths - EurekAlert!