Genetic risk score can help identify women at higher risk of invasive breast cancer
Studying a person’s genetic makeup can predict if they will go on to develop invasive breast cancer after…
Examining regional disparities in maternal and child health in Bangladesh using cluster analysis of MICS 2019 data
In this study, the authors examined various health and demographic indicators across Bangladesh and found regional disparities in…
Modifiable risk factors could double global kidney cancer cases by 2050
Modifiable risk factors such as obesity, smoking, lack of exercise, diabetes and hypertension are projected to be one…
Prevalence, types, and determinants of intimate-partner violence among pregnant women in Northern Uganda: a hospital-based cross-sectional study | BMC Public Health
Baseline characteristics of the participants A total of 339 pregnant women were included in this study. By trimester,…
Fat distribution appears to influence cancer risk
How fat is distributed in people’s bodies could make a difference to their risk of certain cancers, according…
The lagged effects of parent–child relationship on internet addiction: parallel mediation of psychological need frustration and self-esteem | BMC Public Health
Davis RA. A cognitive-behavioral model of pathological internet use. Comput Hum Behav. 2001;17(2):187–95. Article Google Scholar Park SK,…
Healthy plant-based diet may lower type 2 diabetes risk while reducing greenhouse gas emissions
A diet focused on healthy plant-based foods may lower the risk of type 2 diabetes while reducing greenhouse…
Heart attacks in women under age 65 are caused by factors other than clogged arteries
A new Mayo Clinic study finds that many heart attacks in people under 65 – especially women –…
Gene expression maps explain why diseases often occur together
By grouping patients based on gene activity, scientists show that shared molecular pathways, especially immune-related ones, help explain…
Exploring the associations between physical inactivity and cognitive function, mental health, and metabolic parameters in U.S. adolescents: results stratified by sex | BMC Public Health
Wilhite K, Booker B, Huang BH, Antczak D, Corbett L, Parker P, Noetel M, Rissel C, Lonsdale C,…
Landmark study maps mutational landscape of triple-negative breast cancer in African American women
Triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC), the deadliest breast cancer subtype, disproportionately affects African American women – but until now,…
Interplay of genetic predisposition, plasma metabolome and Mediterranean diet in dementia risk and cognitive function
Ethics statement This study included de-identified data from participants who had consented to the use of their anonymized…