epidemiology
Being overweight may contribute to far more cancer cases than previously thought, according to new research from the German Cancer Research Center (DKFZ). By using…
New Analysis in Nature Reviews Microbiology Examines the Impact of Climate Change on Waterborne Diseases
Climate change is reshaping the spread of waterborne diseases worldwide, according to a comprehensive review published in Nature Reviews Microbiology. Led by researchers from the…
Research Reveals Association Between Sedentary Behaviour and Increased Cancer Risk
Each additional hour spent in prolonged, uninterrupted sedentary behaviour is associated with a 9% higher risk of dying from cancer, according to a new study…
Understanding Fragility Fracture Risk: Preventing the Next Fall
Japan’s rapidly ageing population has brought the health and wellbeing of older adults into sharper focus, with preventing falls and fractures emerging as a major…
Data-Driven Platform Reveals Alzheimer’s Pathways, Offering a New Approach to Predicting Risk
A powerful new real-world data platform could change how scientists understand and predict Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias (AD/ADRD), according to a study led by…
Artificial Intelligence Exposes Unexpected Byproducts of Drinking Water Treatment
Disinfecting drinking water has played a central role in protecting societies from deadly waterborne illnesses for more than a century. By killing harmful microorganisms such…
Research Reveals How Political Turmoil, Climate Stress, and Social Disparities Speed Up Ageing
A landmark international study published today in Nature Medicine redefines healthy ageing as a deeply ecological, social, and political issue, urging public health strategies to…
Increased Parkinson’s Risk Observed in Individuals with Autism
A large-scale Swedish study has found that individuals diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) may face a significantly heightened risk of developing Parkinson’s disease earlier…
Excessive Intake of Ultra-Processed Foods Associated with Hastened Biological Ageing
A recent study carried out by the Research Unit of Epidemiology and Prevention at the I.R.C.C.S. Neuromed in Pozzilli, in collaboration with LUM University of…
Research Reveals the Significant Effects of Severe Poverty on Death Rates Amongst Ethnically Mixed, Low-Income Groups
Over the last four decades, the wealth, health, and mortality disparity between affluent and impoverished Americans has grown consistently. Recently, a pioneering study by the…
Exercise Mitigates the Death Risk Linked to Prolonged Sitting in Adults Diagnosed with Diabetes
A new study from Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health has found that adults with diabetes who adhere to recommended physical activity guidelines can…
The Outbreak Worsened Depression Among Elderly Diabetics
A recent investigation involving over 2,700 senior Canadians revealed that older adults with diabetes encountered an increased risk of depression amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Within…