Tag Archives: The Lancet

Pollution Linked to 9 Million Deaths in 2015, Study Shows

Air pollution contributed to the most deaths, followed by water and job-related pollution
Posted on November 15, 2017 by Lucas Morgan (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)

A new report released by The Lancet has linked pollution of all kinds to roughly 9 million deaths in 2015. This equates to about 16 percent of total deaths worldwide, with air pollution contributing to the most deaths (6.5 million). … Continue reading →

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America’s Healthcare System Favors the Rich, Study Shows

A British medical journal blames America’s for-profit healthcare system for a 15-year gap in longevity
Posted on April 19, 2017 by Kathleen Clohessy Editor-in Chief/SevenPonds

In a blistering indictment of the American healthcare system, the British Medical Journal Lancet published a study in April that looked at income inequality in relation to the nation’s health. The results showed that the wealthiest Americans live a full … Continue reading →

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A New Screening Test For Ovarian Cancer

A new British study, though not yet conclusive, provides a glimmer of hope
Posted on December 28, 2015 by Ellary Allis (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)

Ovarian cancer is the fifth most common cancer among women. Jessica Tandy, Coretta Scott King, Dinah Shore and Gilda Radner were just a few of the prominent public figures whose lives were tragically cut short by the disease. SevenPonds features Monday … Continue reading →

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