Study reveals century-long cycles in U.S. suicide rates and a long-term crisis among youth. Overall U.S

In the U.S Richmond's violence prevention program was responsible for 61% decline in gun violence deaths and injuries

A new case study in Ethiopia shows a new mother's intestines tied themselves into a real knot after an uncomplicated vaginal birth.

This New Zero-Cal Sugar Is 3,500 Times Sweeter Than Sucrose – But Doesn't Spike Insulin

Taking fewer daily steps at a faster pace or more steps at a slower pace may substantially lower the risk of early death by up to 43%

In 348 open-ended responses, "More respondents wrote entries suggesting that GLP-1s [for weight loss] are not cheating (43–50%) than they are (9–10%)..

A "living medicine" made from genetically engineered cells restored bone strength in 10 patients with advanced osteoporosis, according to early clinical results, offering a potential new approach to rebuilding weakened bones.

New study finds that fatal asthma may involve immune system disruptions far beyond the lungs

Combining four natural compounds, spermidine, fisetin, berberine, and urolithin A, offers a multi-target defense against aging

Menopause is frequently missing from women’s electronic health records, according to a study of nearly 396,000 women participating in the National Institutes of Health’s All of Us Research Program.

Secondhand smoke continues to cause an estimated 1.7 million deaths worldwide each year, highlighting the persistent health risks of tobacco exposure even for people who have never smoked.

Report flags thousands of food packaging chemicals for replacement

GLP-1 use among young children with obesity in US remains rare but is rising rapidly

Bright light therapy lamps can improve sleep, activity levels and circadian rhythms of older adults in urban areas, with earlier morning exposure linked to greater benefits…

Study of over 458,000 people finds that sarcopenia and low muscle strength was associated with up to 34% higher infection risk.

New study finds that the brain's energy system rapidly recovers in alcoholics just a few weeks after they stop drinking

Longer periods of air pollution exposure can stress the heart, with just three hours at low pollution levels linked to a significant decline in heart rate variability…

Exposure to air pollutants, especially small particulate matter (PM2.5 and PM10) and nitrogen dioxide (NO2), may heighten the risk of death by suicide and suicidal thoughts…

Children’s suicide-related emergency visits spiked by 74% in the US between 2016-2022

Cerebral Palsy Might Not Actually Be a Disease, Scientists Say

People with autism spectrum disorder in the US face a 14-year deficit in life expectancy due to excess mortality from various causes

End of Free School Meal Program Led to Increased Stress and Hunger, Poorer Diets, and Reduced Focus, Say Teachers

Meta analysis of 59 studies involving over 2 million people links higher nonalcoholic beverage consumption to 18% higher odds of depression and 31% higher odds of anxiety, while coffee is associated with 13% lower odds of depression

Researchers have discovered that small particles in the blood called exosomes are the likely culprit behind why some people with shingles experience lingering pain long after virus has cleared their body.

Fenugreek supplements excel at lowering blood sugar, while guar gum is better for improving cholesterol

Large Study of 318,000 People Links Subclinical Liver Disease to 2.5× Higher Cardiovascular Risk

Achalasia treatment in Africa works well when patients can access it, but diagnosis and specialist care are still hard to come by, review finds

Medicare patients who had an annual wellness visit received more mild cognitive impairment diagnoses than those who did not, but were not diagnosed with dementia any earlier

Researchers report the first direct evidence in humans that BPA exposure can alter insulin sensitivity, strengthening concerns that the common plastic chemical may contribute to metabolic disorders such as type 2 diabetes.

Association of advanced coronary artery calcification assessed by coronary artery calcium scoring with lipoprotein (a) and carotid atherosclerosis in asymptomatic patients - Nutrition…

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