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Around the world, road injuries remain a leading, preventable cause of death among young people
In 2023, nearly 51 million people were injured and 1.34 million died from road injuries, making road injuries one of the leading global causes of premature death and disability, according to a new study published in The Lancet ...
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Severe flooding linked to increased deaths from opioid use in rural Appalachia
Severe flooding may contribute to higher mortality rates from opioid use in rural Appalachia, according to a study by researchers at Penn State. The findings—published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences—are ...
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A new plan for healthy aging starts before we're born
Most of us would like to hang around on the planet for as long as possible, and thankfully, lifespans in many countries are increasing. Scientists are also developing a new field known as longevity medicine, which aims to ...
Antivaccine legislation is rising rapidly in US states, driven primarily by GOP push
Despite overwhelming evidence of the safety and efficacy of COVID-19 vaccines, vaccine hesitancy intensified during the COVID-19 pandemic and has fueled skepticism toward other lifesaving vaccines for children, adults and ...
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First-of-its-kind classification system looks to identify youth suicide risk earlier
A CU Anschutz study exploring more than 10,000 youth suicides suggests gaps in the system are costing kids' lives, pointing to a critical need for new approaches in responding to the national crisis.
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Researchers analyzing colon cancer screenings find hope for higher retest rates
Nearly half of patients who completed an at-home test for colorectal cancer fail to repeat the screening consistently, according to Rutgers Health researchers, who also found primary care provider behaviors can increase patient ...
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More than half of US adults now eligible for statins under new guidelines, study finds
More than half of U.S. adults ages 30 to 79—about 87.5 million people—are now recommended for statins to prevent cardiovascular disease under newly updated clinical guidelines, according to a study by University of Pittsburgh ...
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Green neighborhoods may help reduce long-term stress during pregnancy, new study finds
Pregnant women who live in greener neighborhoods may have lower levels of long-term stress, according to a new study led by researchers from Bar-Ilan University. The study found that greater exposure to residential greenery ...
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Drug-resistant gonorrhea on the rise in Europe, ECDC warns
Alongside growing evidence of the domestic spread of such resistant strains in Europe over the past two years, this poses a significant challenge for future treatment options for one of the most common sexually transmitted ...
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Pandemic treaty talks roll on into September
Countries failed to find a breakthrough after a seventh round of talks aimed at finalizing the missing piece of a pandemic treaty, the World Health Organization said Monday.
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Alcohol, sex and violence: A dangerous cocktail that makes young women vulnerable to HIV
South Africa has the largest HIV epidemic in the world, with adolescent girls and young women ages 15–24 at the highest risk of getting HIV. HIV prevalence among girls and women in this age group is roughly double that of ...
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Weight around the belly is a better predictor of heart health than BMI, research indicates
Individuals with overweight or obesity can have a higher risk of heart disease despite appearing to be healthy, new research presented at the International Congress on Obesity in Mexico City (15–17 July) shows. Using waist-based ...
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Heavy TV watching associated with smaller brain structures, study finds
"Turn off that TV, it'll rot your brain!" has been a household refrain for decades. While "rot" might be too strong a term, researchers are finding that the overall sentiment could have some merit.
Jul 19, 2026
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Federal housing assistance may protect young children from lead exposure
Federal housing assistance may help reduce young children's exposure to lead, according to a new study published in the journal Environmental Epidemiology.
Jul 19, 2026
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To trial or not to trial: Veteran vaccine advisers say vaccine clinical trials alone don't tell whole story
Two nationally recognized scientists with decades of experience advising U.S. vaccine policy argue that it is a mistake to exclude well-designed observational studies when determining how well vaccines work year to year.
Jul 19, 2026
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Study shows where women live can shape heart health for decades
Women who live in disadvantaged neighborhoods face worse heart health and experience faster declines as they approach menopause, according to a long-term study led by the Harvard Pilgrim Health Care Institute.
Jul 18, 2026
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New body index aims to move beyond BMI and works for babies too
Body Mass Index (BMI) has long been used in public health and clinical settings as a simple tool to classify an individual's physical status based on their height and weight. Originally developed in the 1830s by Belgian mathematician ...
Aussie supermarkets failing to help us eat a healthier diet
New research presented at this year's International Congress on Obesity (ICO2026), hosted by the World Obesity Federation (WOF) in Mexico City, Mexico (July 15–17), reveals that few of the world's 21 largest food retailers ...
Jul 17, 2026
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Air pollution mixtures may pose hidden risks during pregnancy
Pregnancy puts higher oxygen demand on the body, so expectant mothers breathe significantly more air over the course of a day. When air quality is bad, they're also breathing in more harmful pollutants.
Jul 17, 2026
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A clear message—wildfire smoke plus summer heat is double trouble for heart health
Parts of the U.S. are experiencing smoke from Canadian wildfires drifting down and rising summer temperatures, creating a potentially deadly situation, according to the American Heart Association, a relentless force changing ...
Jul 17, 2026
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Around a third of all heart related deaths and disease may be due to ultraprocessed foods
New research published in The American Journal of Preventive Medicine and presented at this year's International Congress on Obesity (ICO 2026), hosted by the World Obesity Federation (WOF) in Mexico City, Mexico (July 15–17), ...
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More smokers are buying tobacco from illicit sources, new study reveals
Research published in Nicotine & Tobacco Research analyzed repeated cross-sectional survey data from 9,996 participants ages 16 and older who reported currently smoking. It found that while most smokers (76.9%) reported purchasing ...
Jul 16, 2026
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What's driving the obesity pandemic?
New research presented at the International Congress on Obesity (ICO2026), hosted by the World Obesity Federation (WOF) in Mexico City, Mexico, (15–17 July) asks what is driving the obesity pandemic.
Jul 16, 2026
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COVID-19 booster strategies provide lasting immunity
Smaller doses of COVID-19 booster vaccines can provide long-lasting immunity, helping reduce costs and improve access to vaccination, according to new research. The findings could also inform vaccine dosing and options during ...
Jul 16, 2026
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