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

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

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…

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

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

Hot weather kills off 9.7% of disease carrying mosquitoes, but speeds up the virus in survivors and shifts human behaviour, driving a projected 76% rise in chikungunya cases.

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

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

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

New research is shedding light on the surprisingly broad range of neurological and systemic diseases that can be caused by varicella zoster virus (VZV), the virus that causes chickenpox and shingles.

Across 134 countries and territories, an estimated 45%–55% of governments misreported Covid mortality, with underreporting far more common than overreporting

Deep learning system fuses MRI and SPECT brain scans, hits 99% accuracy classifying tumors using a Vision Transformer

Study of 4,884 men with nonmetastatic prostate cancer found those consuming the most saturated fat after diagnosis had a 24% higher risk of death, while replacing animal fats with plant-based fats was associated with a 16% lower risk of death.

How meal timing triggers a nutrient-signaling pathway that drives rhythmic gene activity in the liver, independently of its circadian clock

Clinical trial published in JAMA Network Open shows soft lumbar belts reduce daily limitations and pain during movement for nonspecific lower back pain

Regularly drinking beverages like tea and coffee at very hot temperatures increases the risk of cancer of the food pipe or gullet, known as oesophageal cancer, UK research suggests.

Fewer than 5,000 daily steps at a faster pace lower early death risk as much as 5,000–7,500 slower steps, while 7,500–10,000 steps were linked to the lowest risk regardless of pace, according to data from the activity trackers of 103,684 middle-aged participants

In a prospective study of 104,806 adults followed for a median 8.1 years, greater differences in meal timing between weekdays and weekends were associated with higher cardiovascular disease risk in men

Researchers studying DNA simulations identify a potential common mechanism underlying fatigue in Long COVID, Chronic Fatigue, PTSD, MS and Rheumatoid Arthritis

Autistic adults showed elevated dopamine receptors and altered brain connectivity compared to their peers - autistic individuals exhibit higher dopamine D2 receptor levels and elevated glucose energy consumption in deep brain regions

People with type 2 diabetes who start cholesterol-lowering statins early may face a lower risk of dementia, according to a large Danish register study.

A new systematic review finds limited evidence that hospital-based interventions improve connection to outpatient treatment for people with alcohol use disorder, and better strategies are needed to help patients continue treatment after leaving the hospital.

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