epidemiology

Study: Bisphenol a exposure and major depressive disorder: an integrative analysis combining network toxicology, molecular docking, genetic epidemiology, and transcriptomic validation. Image Credit: monticello / Shutterstock

April 1, 2026

Researchers combined genetic epidemiology, transcriptomics, molecular docking, and mouse experiments to show how a common endocrine-disrupting chemical may…

HHealth

Surgical instruments for close-up surgery

March 31, 2026

The “five-second rule” doesn’t hold in the operating room, where even brief contact with the floor contaminates implants…

HHealth

Measles outbreak declared in Cairns after cases linked to Bali travel

March 27, 2026

A serious outbreak of measles in Asia has fuelled a surge in cases in NSW — but what…

HHealth

Leading organizations announce research initiative to uncover why ALS affects high-performing populations

March 17, 2026

Even individuals who did not become seriously ill with COVID-19 may have developed a weakened immune system that…

HHealth

Businesswoman sitting working in office late in the nightre and eating noodles sitting at her desk.

February 26, 2026

A large long-term study suggests that what shift workers eat, especially how much fiber they consume, could meaningfully…

HHealth

Light-activated therapy boosts effectiveness of antifungal drugs against Candida albicans

February 25, 2026

Living in a poorer neighborhood in the UK could impact the make-up of your gut microbiome, potentially leading to worse health. New research, led by King’s College…

HHealth

New computer program mimics cell behavior for faster medical discoveries

February 13, 2026

Researchers led by Min Zhang and Dabao Zhang of the University of California, Irvine’s Joe C. Wen School…

HHealth

Review: Understanding betel nut addiction: a review of harmful consequences, underlying neurobiology, and emerging intervention strategies. Image Credit: Radhavar / Shutterstock

February 11, 2026

Widely used yet often underestimated, betel nut chewing poses significant health risks, and researchers continue to search for…

MMental health

Wildfire-sourced fine particulate matter and mental disorders in children and adolescents

February 6, 2026

Xu, R. et al. Wildfires, global climate change, and human health. N. Engl. J. Med. 383, 2173–2181 (2020).…

HHealth

New approach doubles chemotherapy effectiveness by targeting cancer cell memory

February 4, 2026

Bottom line: Cancer survivors who consumed higher amounts of ultraprocessed foods as part of their diet had a significantly increased risk of both all-cause and cancer-specific death. Journal in…

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Overview of dietary intake assessment methods and dietary outcomes in Roma population: a scoping review

February 1, 2026

Overall, 648 papers were identified through database searches, and an additional 22 were retrieved via other methods, including…

AArtificial intelligence

Artificial intelligence for public health can harness data for healthier populations

January 19, 2026

Ma, W. et al. NEJM AI 1, AIp2400289 (2024). Article Google Scholar Keane, P. A. & Topol, E.…

How could bisphenol A raise depression risk? Study identifies six key molecular targets

Dropped implants in OR: A hidden contamination threat

Measles on the rise across NSW, concern community infections spreading undetected

Swedish study reveals COVID-19 may increase glandular fever risk

Fiber intake may reduce heart disease risk in night shift workers

Social deprivation tied to less diverse gut microbiome

Causal gene mapping identifies key drivers of Alzheimer’s disease progression

Review links betel nut addiction to cancer, heart disease, and metabolic risks

Wildfire-sourced fine particulate matter and mental disorders in children and adolescents

High intake of ultraprocessed foods increases risk of both all-cause and cancer-specific death

Overview of dietary intake assessment methods and dietary outcomes in Roma population: a scoping review

Artificial intelligence for public health can harness data for healthier populations