A meta‑analysis of 121 studies finds that about one‑fifth of depression cases and 15% of obesity in young people are associated with heavy digital media use.
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A Lancet Oncology analysis estimates infections caused about 2.3 million new cancers in 2024, highlighting the preventive potential of vaccines and other measures.
Researchers at Cedars‑Sinai identified the enzyme UBE2N as a natural defender against worsening fatty liver disease, offering a potential new target to prevent progression to MASH.
A new study shows colorectal cancer rates have surged among people under 21, with aggressive disease and common symptoms often missed, underscoring the need for earlier diagnosis.
A new AI tool that estimates age from speech identifies a gap linked to dementia, accelerated biological aging and socioeconomic risk factors in a study of nearly 3,000 Spanish‑speaking adults.
Fall brings the start of respiratory virus season, and flu, COVID‑19 and RSV vaccines are now being offered at pharmacies and through public programs.
A 20‑year‑old Amish woman undergoing leukemia treatment died of double pneumonia after contracting measles during Pennsylvania's biggest outbreak in 30 years.
A new Nature study finds that sugary hospital meals combined with antibiotics sharply reduce gut bacterial diversity and raise infection risk for stem‑cell transplant patients.
At Edgerton Elementary in Puyallup, Washington, at least eight bats have been found since mid‑September, prompting health officials to advise post‑exposure prophylaxis for a staff member and a student.
Researchers have built an AI‑driven “speech clock” that estimates a person’s biological age from voice patterns, linking larger age gaps to dementia‑related cognitive decline.