What older adults do on screens may matter more than total screen time
Researchers combined four aging cohorts with genetic analyses to examine whether the type and duration of screen use…
Study links insomnia to higher stroke and hospitalization risks
Insomnia is associated with a 26% higher risk of stroke and 28% higher odds of hospital admission, according…
Why are more younger adults in the Eastern Mediterranean facing colorectal cancer?
A 22-country analysis reveals striking differences in early-onset colorectal cancer incidence, mortality, and future burden across a rapidly…
Vitamin B12 absorption and factors associated with the response to long-term oral B12 supplementation: a secondary analysis of data from a B12-deficient Indian rural community
Allen LH, Miller JW, de Groot L, Rosenberg IH, Smith AD, Refsum H, et al. Biomarkers of nutrition…
Phenomic profiles and disease patterns of 1.9 million participants from Our Future Health
Ethical approval This study involves data from human participants that have participated in the OFH program and the…
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…