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…
Menindee Lakes: Ecologist finds 400 dead pelicans at Lake Cawndilla
Hundreds of native pelicans have dropped dead at a highly significant wildlife wetland, with authorities left scrambling to…
The healthiest super-agers may have one thing in common: stable cognition
Older adults who maintained their cognitive abilities over time experienced fewer unplanned healthcare encounters and the most consistently…
Review outlines effective approaches to reduce recurrent hepatic encephalopathy
Hepatic encephalopathy (HE) is a neurologic complication of advanced liver disease, causing impaired functioning, reduced quality of life…
Hydrogen-powered shipping could deliver $284 billion in annual health benefits
Global modeling suggests that replacing conventional marine fuels with hydrogen could sharply reduce pollution-related mortality while generating substantial…
Ten-million-person study links semaglutide to lower COVID-19 mortality
After accounting for major health differences between semaglutide users and non-users, researchers identified a striking mortality association that…
When sleep changes in women over 80, it may signal more than aging
Objective sleep tracking reveals how shifts in nighttime rest, daytime napping, and circadian rhythms may provide early warning…
Different cyclone definitions reveal uneven diarrheal disease risks across Asia
A multi-region study shows that local wind and rainfall thresholds may be critical for detecting the risks of…
Higher neuroticism may curb strenuous exercise, genetic analysis suggests
A genetically informed UK study suggests that personality may shape engagement in moderate and vigorous physical activity, with…
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…
Stroke patients with disabilities may benefit from thrombectomy treatment
Patients with moderate-to-severe disabilities before a stroke are frequently excluded from endovascular thrombectomy (EVT), despite representing a substantial…
Evidence does not support universal vitamin D supplementation to prevent preterm birth
Announcing a new article publication in BIO Integration. Preterm birth complications are among leading causes of mortality in…