Life expectancy

How long might your dog live? New study calculates life expectancy for different breeds

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Monday, February 5, 2024

We have life expectancy tables and research for humans that show how long we might be expected to live according to a range of factors.

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  • We have life expectancy tables and research for humans that show how long we might be expected to live according to a range of factors.
  • But there has been very little research into dog life expectancy that considered how different factors affect lifespan.
  • The researchers then calculated median life expectancy for all breeds individually and then for the crossbreed group.
  • Finally, they calculated life expectancy for each combination of sex, size and head shape.

How long do dogs live?

  • This study from researchers at the Dogs Trust provides us with new information about the life expectancy of our canine companions.
  • The researchers found that small, long-nosed female dogs tended to have the longest lifespans among pure breeds overall, with a median lifespan of 13.3 years.
  • But breeds with flat-faces had a median lifespan of 11.2 years, and a 40% increased risk of shorter lives than dogs with medium-length snouts, such as spaniels.
  • Pure breeds had a higher median life expectancy than crossbreeds (12.7 years compared to 12.0 years), while female dogs had a slightly higher median life expectancy than males (12.7 years compared to 12.4 years).

The ethics of ageing

  • These dogs have become fashionable and highly prized as pets, but are prone to various health problems, including brachycephalic obstructive airway syndrome (Boas).
  • This potentially life-threatening condition includes symptoms such as panting, overheating, exercise intolerance, retching, gastrointestinal signs and disturbed sleep patterns.
  • So for some of these dogs, their life is potentially marked by suffering.
  • This raises some questions about dog ownership and the ethics of breeding dogs likely to suffer from Boas.


Angus Nurse has previously received funding from the Department for Environment Food and Rural Affairs to investigate the issue of dangerous dogs and responsible dog ownership.

Where did the ingredients in that sandwich come from? Our global nutrient tracker tells a complex story

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Monday, February 5, 2024

Research on global food trade – particularly trade in cereals – has a long history.

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  • Research on global food trade – particularly trade in cereals – has a long history.
  • Read more:
    Five ways to reboot the global food economy to make it healthier for all

Mapping global nutrient trade

  • Working with researchers at the University of São Paulo and State University of Campinas in Brazil, we have now published a broader analysis of global nutrient trade over time and its impact on health.
  • It shows the variation in nutrient trade between countries with differing wealth, and some positive links between nutrient trade and health.
  • At the same time, nutrient trade over the 35 years we analysed has grown rapidly, as shown in the chart below for vitamin B12.

The wealth and nutrient gap

  • This is despite those countries having only around 15% of the global population.
  • In contrast, low-income countries have little involvement in global trade of any nutrients.
  • In contrast, nearly 60% of New Zealand’s protein imports comes from Australia, largely in wheat and wheat products.
  • We also analysed the socioeconomic, demographic and health outcome data potentially associated with food consumption patterns and nutrient trade.
  • The findings suggest higher involvement in nutrient trade networks was significantly associated with improvements in infant mortality rates, lower prevalence of anaemia in women of reproductive age, and greater life expectancy.

Food security and nutrition

  • This knowledge can be used to identify weaknesses in the global food system, and which shocks (climatic, political or biological) might have the greatest consequences for nutrition.
  • Food trade plays a key role in fostering food security and good nutrition.


This work was partially funded by the New Zealand Ministry for Primary Industries. Andrew John Fletcher is also employed by Fonterra Cooperative Group. Warren McNabb receives funding from MBIE, MPI, Fonterra, Zespri, Beef & Lamb NZ, HVN and NewFish.

Eisai Commences Fully-Fledged Business Activities at Pharma Sales Subsidiary in South Africa

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Thursday, February 1, 2024

Commencement of Direct Sales Operations in Africa, and Establishment of Branch Office in Kenya

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  • Commencement of Direct Sales Operations in Africa, and Establishment of Branch Office in Kenya
    TOKYO, Feb 1, 2024 - (JCN Newswire) - Eisai Co., Ltd. announced today that fully-fledged operations have begun at Eisai Pharmaceuticals Africa (Pty) Ltd ("Eisai South Africa"), a pharmaceutical sales subsidiary recently established in Johannesburg, South Africa, and direct sales operations and business activities have commenced in Africa.
  • Eisai South Africa is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Eisai.
  • Eisai South Africa has started sales and marketing activities directly for Lenvima and Fycompa from January 2024, as well as Halaven from February 2024.
  • Seeking solutions to these challenges in Africa, Eisai will continue its initiatives to deliver necessary medicines to the patients who need them through Eisai South Africa and Eisai Kenya.

EverythingALS Releases First Open Data From the Austen Speech Study

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Tuesday, January 30, 2024

Participants of the Austen Speech Study are hopeful the open data leads to a quicker way to diagnose the disease and even potential treatment options.

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  • Participants of the Austen Speech Study are hopeful the open data leads to a quicker way to diagnose the disease and even potential treatment options.
  • “ALS has caused my speech to be altered, which is a very typical characteristic of Bulbar ALS,” said ALS patient and Austen Speech Study participant Jack Gray.
  • “Since my diagnosis of ALS/PLS, I have participated in the EverythingALS Austen Speech Study.
  • For more information and to access the open data from the Austen Speech Study, please visit: https://www.everythingals.org/available-data .

CO2Meter Expands Its Multi Gas Safety System Line to Include Oxygen Sensing Solutions Designed to Meet Safety Standards for Cold Storage Applications and More

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Thursday, February 1, 2024

While monitoring oxygen levels at low temperatures is an important addition to the multi gas safety system, it is not the only feature.

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  • While monitoring oxygen levels at low temperatures is an important addition to the multi gas safety system, it is not the only feature.
  • We are excited to see the multi gas safety system gain continued recognition and further cement CO2Meter as a true leader in the gas safety space," states CO2Meter Executive Vice President, Josh Pringle.
  • Further, why gas safety is so important and why a gas safety system is critical to mitigate hazard and ensure personnel safety.
  • We are proud to launch the newest oxygen sensing addition to our reputable multi gas safety system line and further be able to meet the continued needs of our customers.

Increased College Degree Attainment from 2010 to 2020 Will Fuel $14.2 Trillion Gains in Net Lifetime Earnings for US Workers, Georgetown University Report Says

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Thursday, January 18, 2024

However, while all demographic groups experienced increases in college degree attainment, attainment gaps between racial/ethnic groups barely budged.

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  • However, while all demographic groups experienced increases in college degree attainment, attainment gaps between racial/ethnic groups barely budged.
  • CEW’s latest report, Learning and Earning by Degrees: Gains in College Degree Attainment Have Enriched the Nation and Every State, but Racial and Gender Inequality Persists, examines the monetary and nonmonetary benefits associated with increased college degree attainment between 2010 and 2020.
  • The report concludes with state-level comparisons of overall college degree attainment gains and the associated economic benefits, including those made specifically by Black/African American and Hispanic/Latino residents.
  • Meanwhile, degree attainment gaps widened between white adults and American Indian/Alaska Native adults, Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander adults, and Black/African American adults.

Asia Breast Cancer Screening Market Size and Forecast Report 2023-2028: Industry Trends, Growth, Share, Outlook, Opportunities, and Competitive Landscape - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Friday, January 19, 2024

The "Asia Breast Cancer Screening Market, Size, Forecast 2023-2028, Industry Trends, Growth, Share, Outlook, Impact of Inflation, Opportunity Company Analysis" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

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  • The "Asia Breast Cancer Screening Market, Size, Forecast 2023-2028, Industry Trends, Growth, Share, Outlook, Impact of Inflation, Opportunity Company Analysis" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
  • With its rapid population growth trajectory, India is poised to make significant strides in the Asia Breast Cancer Mammography Screening industry
    By Mammography Screening, Asia Breast Cancer Screening Market is segmented into China, India, Japan, Korea, Singapore, Thailand and Malaysia.
  • By MRI Screening, Asia Breast Cancer Screening Market is divided into China, Japan, India, Korea, Singapore, Thailand and Malaysia.
  • With its accelerating growth rate, China is poised to dominate the Asia Breast Cancer Ultrasound Screening industry
    By Ultrasound Screening, Asia Breast Cancer Screening Market is classified into China, Japan, Korea, Singapore, India, Thailand and Malaysia.

TIAA Institute report: Most people share similar plans for retirement, but readiness varies widely by race and ethnicity

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Thursday, January 25, 2024

NEW YORK, Jan. 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Large majorities of Americans of all races and ethnicities think about retirement in similar ways, calculating how much money they'll need and how long they have to save it. But the similarities end there, as gaps emerge in savings rates, confidence in their retirement plans and other key measurements of retirement readiness.

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  • But the similarities end there, as gaps emerge in savings rates, confidence in their retirement plans and other key measurements of retirement readiness.
  • Those are among the findings of the TIAA Institute's new State of Financial Preparedness report.
  • The projections about future money needs vary little across demographics, but the way those plans unfold are significantly different.
  • "That granular data will give fresh perspective, deeply informing the efforts underway to address our nation's retirement crisis."

BioAro Inc to Host Inaugural Longevity Innovation Forum in Dubai, UAE

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Wednesday, January 24, 2024

DUBAI, UAE, Jan. 24, 2024 /PRNewswire/ - BioAro Inc , a Canadian biotechnology company specializing in precision health and longevity medicine, is excited to announce its inaugural Longevity Innovation Forum, to be held at the Ritz Carlton Hotel, Dubai International Financial District, in Dubai, UAE on January 28, 2024, from 10:30am to 12pm.

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  • DUBAI, UAE, Jan. 24, 2024 /PRNewswire/ - BioAro Inc , a Canadian biotechnology company specializing in precision health and longevity medicine, is excited to announce its inaugural Longevity Innovation Forum, to be held at the Ritz Carlton Hotel, Dubai International Financial District, in Dubai, UAE on January 28, 2024, from 10:30am to 12pm.
  • The Longevity Innovation Forum aims to bring together thought leaders, experts, and innovators in the field of healthy aging and longevity medicine to discuss the latest advancements, opportunities, and challenges in this rapidly evolving field.
  • Distinguished speakers from diverse backgrounds will join the forum, providing invaluable insights and perspectives on the subject matter.
  • Attendance at the Longevity Innovation Forum is by invitation only, with limited spots available for industry professionals, researchers, investors, and stakeholders interested in the field of longevity medicine.

BioAro Inc to Host Inaugural Longevity Innovation Forum in Dubai, UAE

Retrieved on: 
Wednesday, January 24, 2024

DUBAI, UAE, Jan. 24, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- BioAro Inc, a Canadian biotechnology company specializing in precision health and longevity medicine, is excited to announce its inaugural Longevity Innovation Forum, to be held at the Ritz Carlton Hotel, Dubai International Financial District, in Dubai, UAE on January 28, 2024, from 10:30am to 12pm.

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  • DUBAI, UAE, Jan. 24, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- BioAro Inc , a Canadian biotechnology company specializing in precision health and longevity medicine, is excited to announce its inaugural Longevity Innovation Forum, to be held at the Ritz Carlton Hotel, Dubai International Financial District, in Dubai, UAE on January 28, 2024, from 10:30am to 12pm.
  • The Longevity Innovation Forum aims to bring together thought leaders, experts, and innovators in the field of healthy aging and longevity medicine to discuss the latest advancements, opportunities, and challenges in this rapidly evolving field.
  • Distinguished speakers from diverse backgrounds will join the forum, providing invaluable insights and perspectives on the subject matter.
  • Attendance at the Longevity Innovation Forum is by invitation only, with limited spots available for industry professionals, researchers, investors, and stakeholders interested in the field of longevity medicine.