Our website uses essential cookies and, with your consent, additional cookies to measure performance and improve our services. Cookie Policy.
You can change your choice at any time.
A nationwide ECHO analysis found wildfire-specific PM2.5 exposure was associated with increased odds of preterm birth in the US West, with stronger effects for higher concentration, longer smoke waves, and mid-to-late pregnancy exposures.
The Infectious Diseases Society of America now recommends annual high-dose or adjuvanted influenza vaccine and a single RSV dose for most immunocompromised persons; timing around immunosuppression and household immunization are emphasized.
A multinational time-series analysis of 11.4 million admissions found that higher neighbourhood greenness (NDVI) was linked to lower hospital admissions for mental disorders overall, with heterogeneity across countries and disorder types an
A multinational time-series study across nine countries found increased short-term mortality after tropical cyclones for multiple causes — highest for renal disease and injuries — with larger effects in deprived and cyclone-naïve communitie
A phase 3 trial of Pfizer’s quadrivalent modified mRNA influenza vaccine (n≈18,476) showed 34.5% relative efficacy vs a licensed inactivated vaccine for laboratory-confirmed influenza (A strains) with higher reactogenicity but low rates of
A Los Angeles County quality-improvement study found that regulatory approval allowing an inpatient hemodialysis unit to provide transitional outpatient dialysis to uninsured patients initiating hemodialysis was associated with a substantia
This study explores how changes in residential environments affect childhood BMI, focusing on air pollution, built environment, and socioeconomic factors across cohorts in the Netherlands, Sweden, and Czech Republic.
A Medicare claims study of 19,692 balloon sinus dilations found 15% lacked a CT within one year; 31.8% of otolaryngologists were outliers, with a small group accounting for most missed imaging, highlighting gaps in adherence to preoperative
A cross-sectional analysis (FDA approvals 2015–2018) found that most countries hosting pivotal trials lack timely market authorization for tested medicines, especially lower- and middle-income countries—raising ethical, regulatory, and poli
A 24‑week, community-based multicomponent frailty intervention in rural Korea was associated with 6.5 additional months free from death or long‑term care eligibility and ~$7,700 per-person NHIS savings over 66 months, suggesting durable cli
A Singapore trial shows simple mailed reminders effectively increase overdue mammogram screenings; additional incentives or digital interventions offer no significant benefit.
A prospective cohort in Bangladesh found that declines in urinary arsenic were associated with substantially lower chronic-disease mortality—including cancer and cardiovascular deaths—supporting public-health efforts to reduce arsenic expos
A Harvard study following 230,000 people over 32 years shows that regular, moderate exercise sustained over time is more effective at preventing digestive system cancers than sporadic high-intensity workouts.
Emerging H3N2 subclade K has driven increased influenza activity abroad and may seed the 2025–26 northern hemisphere season. Surveillance gaps complicate risk assessment; vaccination and early antiviral use remain central clinical strategie
An adult male in Washington has tested positive for avian flu, marking a resurgence after 9 months. This article explores the scientific evidence, recent outbreaks, and practical advice to prevent infection.
A longitudinal, nationally representative cohort study found that within-person transition from current to former cigarette smoking was associated with a 30–43% higher odds of sustained recovery from other substance use disorders, supportin
Quality sleep, balancing deep NREM and REM phases, is crucial for immunity, brain function, and disease prevention, highlighting sleep’s key role in longevity and overall health.
A Phase III trial of ganaplacide‑lumefantrine (GanLum, KLU156) met its primary non‑inferiority endpoint vs artemether‑lumefantrine, with a PCR‑corrected Day‑29 cure rate of 97.4% (estimand). The drug combines a novel mechanism (ganaplacide)
A large Danish register and genetic study shows overlapping but distinct environmental and genetic risk factors for nonfatal suicide attempts and death by suicide, with chronic and functional health problems linked more to attempts and seve
A prospective Danish cohort found that adults reporting lifetime sexual assault had substantially higher 5‑year incidence of functional somatic disorders—especially multiorgan FSD and chronic widespread pain—after adjustment for psychosocia
Open language-specific specialty feeds and department pages.