World over, more people die in the winter than any other season. Scientists have investigated why for decades. They have some answers—but can’t explain the excess deaths completely.

Almost 90,000 excess winter deaths were reported as the Big Freeze took a hold, with snow paralysing the country for three arduous months ...

In her own words, the policy has left her “cutting back, cold and miserable”. Wednesday’s protest – organised by trade union Unite – was made up mostly of pensioners, many of whom were from London.

Global warming will prevent 3.4 million deaths from the cold in Europe by the end of the century, but excess heat will claim millions of lives on the Continent, figures show. A stark north-south ...

However, in cities in colder northern countries such as the UK, there will be fewer temperature ... links to estimate how the number of excess deaths would change over the next century in various ...

Excess mortality in the EU decreased to 5.0% in November 2024 according to the latest Eurostat figures, even as health systems across the region continue to face challenges. This decrease ...