Obesity, sleep, smoking, and inactivity show the strongest links to hypertension in U.S. adults
A national U.S. analysis shows that weight, sleep, smoking, and exercise habits may matter more for hypertension than…
Shisha smoking overlooked despite growing public health concerns in the UK
Shisha smoking continues to be overlooked as a public health issue in the UK, argue experts in The BMJ today.…
Machine learning model predicts liver cancer risk with high accuracy
Bottom line: A machine learning model that analyzes patient demographics, electronic health record data, and routine blood test…
Nicotine e-cigarettes outperform other methods for quitting smoking
A new analysis of existing studies co-led by a University of Massachusetts Amherst public health researcher finds that…
Healthy thymus gland linked to longer life and immune stability
People with a healthy thymus gland live longer and are less likely to fall ill. In addition, immunotherapies…
Global indicators identified to monitor health before pregnancy worldwide
The key health and social indicators needed for a new global system to monitor people’s health before pregnancy…
U.S. cigarette smoking falls below 10% for the first time but millions still use tobacco
A new national analysis of NHIS data reveals a historic drop in cigarette smoking among U.S. adults while…
Father’s nicotine use may increase diabetes risk for offspring
A mouse study found that a father’s nicotine exposure can affect the offspring’s ability to process sugar and…
When will shots like Ozempic be covered by health insurance?
GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic have long helped people eat less — now, they’re showing promise in helping people…
Alcohol intake linked to lower micronutrient intake in men with type 2 diabetes
A large cross-sectional study of Japanese adults with type 2 diabetes reveals that alcohol intake may shape dietary…
Childhood cavities and gum disease raise adult heart disease risk
A national study suggests that cavities and gum disease in childhood may echo decades later in the arteries,…
Are socially isolated people more likely to develop cancer? Study of 350,000 adults explores the risk
A massive UK Biobank analysis suggests that objective social isolation may modestly increase cancer risk, particularly in women,…