Why living to 100 may depend on far more than diet and exercise
From diet and exercise to social ties and genetics, researchers examined why the habits linked to healthier aging…
NIH grants support research on whether PFAS exposure increases risk of liver and endometrial cancers
Researchers at the Keck School of Medicine of USC and USC Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center have received two…
Special journal issue highlights precision prevention in cancer epidemiology
Cancer epidemiology is not merely about counting cases; it is a dynamic field that informs screening policies, resource…
COVID-19 mortality gap between men and women narrowed sharply as the pandemic progressed
A 34-country analysis comparing absolute and relative excess deaths reveals how the apparent mortality divide between men and…
Prenatal exposure to higher water fluoride levels associated with lower child cognition
Pregnant mothers who lived in neighborhoods where public drinking water fluoride levels were near or above the current…
NEWS2 score may improve antibiotic decisions in suspected sepsis
A study of nearly 100,000 adults treated for suspected infection suggests that the National Early Warning Score (NEWS2),…
Living by the Sea May Not Be As Healthy as It Seems
Coastal living may not be as healthy as it seems. New research suggests that deprivation and migration may…
Singapore Has the World’s Longest, Healthiest Lives – but It Comes With a Hidden Cost
A sweeping global analysis finds that Singapore’s success in extending life has created a new scientific challenge: healthspan…
New study tracks rapid spread of drug-resistant Shigella across England
A nationwide genomic epidemiology study involving a researcher from Kingston University has revealed that sexually transmitted Shigella sonnei…
Study reveals regional disparities in Brazilian childhood leukemia mortality
An international study involving LMU found regional differences in childhood lymphoid leukemia mortality across Brazil. Why do children…
Stuffed toys can release short-chain PFAS into saliva, study finds
A saliva-based test shows how plush toys may add to young children’s PFAS exposure, while revealing why a…
New battery-powered device detects Bundibugyo Ebola virus in thirty minutes
Professor Yasutoshi Kido of the Graduate School of Medicine, Osaka Metropolitan University (OMU), in collaboration with K.K. DNAFORM…