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High ambient temperatures during pregnancy can have detrimental impact on offspring health

As climate change warms the planet, high ambient temperatures are expected to be more common and intense over the coming decades in the U.S. and worldwide.

3 Jul 2024

Experiencing gratitude may increase longevity among older adults

Experiencing gratitude may help older adults live longer, according to a new study from Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health.

3 Jul 2024

New HIV test targets neglected strains in global cure hunt

A multinational team led by Weill Cornell Medicine investigators developed a test that will help measure the persistence of HIV in people affected by viral strains found predominantly in Africa - a vital tool in the search for an HIV cure that will benefit patients around the world.

3 Jul 2024

Pandemic stress leads to surge in ADHD diagnoses and medication use in Finland

Study reveals a significant rise in ADHD diagnoses and medication use in Finland during the COVID-19 pandemic, highlighting the pandemic's impact on mental health recognition, especially among young women and older adults.

3 Jul 2024

Mediterranean diet linked to enhanced longevity, reduced cardiovascular mortality in cancer survivors

The Mediterranean Diet is a powerful ally for health even after a cancer diagnosis. This is the key result of an Italian study carried out as part of the UMBERTO Project, conducted by the Joint Research Platform Umberto Veronesi Foundation - Department of Epidemiology and Prevention of the I.R.C.C.S. Neuromed of Pozzilli, in collaboration with the LUM "Giuseppe Degennaro" University of Casamassima (BA).

2 Jul 2024

Study reveals refined carbs heighten inflammation and cardiovascular risk

A study in Nutrients journal finds that both the quantity and quality of carbohydrates impact inflammation and cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk. Higher refined carbohydrate intake is linked to greater inflammation and CVD, emphasizing the need for personalized dietary recommendations.

2 Jul 2024

Low cognitive function in teens correlates with higher early stroke risk

The relationship between teenage cognitive performance and stroke in adulthood.

2 Jul 2024

Study finds genetic links between childhood weight gain and early puberty

Genes can indirectly influence the age at which girls have their first period by accelerating weight gain in childhood, a known risk factor for early puberty, a Cambridge-led study has found.

1 Jul 2024

Reducing air pollution exposure could help prolong independent living for older adults, study suggests

Long-term exposure to air pollution can lead to a loss of independence for older adults, according to a University of Michigan study.

1 Jul 2024

Global burden of heart failure: prevalence, incidence, and risk factors unveiled

Review provides a comprehensive overview of the global burden of heart failure, highlighting variations in prevalence, incidence, risk factors, and outcomes across different geographical regions and populations.

30 Jun 2024

Mediterranean and DASH diets could help lower cardiovascular disease risk in adults with type 1 diabetes

Eating patterns that align with the Mediterranean diet or the dietary approaches to stop hypertension (DASH) diet could help lower cardiovascular disease risk in adults with type 1 diabetes, according to results from a six-year study.

30 Jun 2024

Higher ultra-processed food intake linked to increased mortality risk in older adults

In a new study, older adults who reported consuming higher amounts of ultra-processed foods, as defined by the NOVA classification system, were about 10% more likely to die over a median follow-up of 23 years compared with those who consumed less processed food.

30 Jun 2024

New framework produce clearer guidance on fish consumption for pregnant mothers

Fish consumption during pregnancy is a complex scientific topic. On one hand, fish are rich in nutrients essential to brain development, including polyunsaturated fatty acids, selenium, iodine, and vitamin D.

28 Jun 2024

New study reveals rare genetic variants significantly increase atrial fibrillation risk

Researchers identified rare genetic variants that significantly increase the risk of atrial fibrillation, enhancing AF risk stratification by combining these with polygenic risk scores.

28 Jun 2024

Study links low teenage mental ability to early stroke

A lower level of mental ability during the teenage years may be linked to as much as a tripling in the risk of having a stroke before the age of 50, finds research published online in the Journal of Epidemiology & Community Health.

28 Jun 2024

Study reveals the adverse effects of prenatal exposure to ethylene oxide on fetal development

A study led by the Barcelona Institute for Global Health (ISGlobal), a centre supported by the "la Caixa" Foundation, provides new evidence on the adverse effects of prenatal exposure to ethylene oxide (EO) on foetal development.

27 Jun 2024

Reducing inappropriate C. difficile testing with a diagnostic stewardship approach

A new study published today in the American Journal of Infection Control (AJIC) describes the outcome of a new approach to testing for Clostridioides difficile (C. diff) guided by the principles of diagnostic stewardship.

27 Jun 2024

Analysis reveals no link between multivitamin use and reduced mortality

A large analysis of data from nearly 400,000 healthy U.S. adults followed for more than 20 years has found no association between regular multivitamin use and lower risk of death.

26 Jun 2024

Every Walk You Take: Promoting active aging with an innovative mHealth app

Promoting active and healthy ageing of citizens through a new mobile application that shows walking routes through green areas in Barcelona with data on geolocation, obstacles, pollution and weather in real time: this is the aim of the citizen science project Every Walk You Take, promoted by a team from the University of Barcelona.

26 Jun 2024

New tool predicts health risks from heat and cold waves

Ambient temperatures are associated with over 5 million premature deaths worldwide every year, more than 300,000 of which in Western Europe alone.

26 Jun 2024

Epidemiology News and Research

High ambient temperatures during pregnancy can have detrimental impact on offspring health

Experiencing gratitude may increase longevity among older adults

New HIV test targets neglected strains in global cure hunt

Pandemic stress leads to surge in ADHD diagnoses and medication use in Finland

Mediterranean diet linked to enhanced longevity, reduced cardiovascular mortality in cancer survivors

Study reveals refined carbs heighten inflammation and cardiovascular risk

Low cognitive function in teens correlates with higher early stroke risk

Study finds genetic links between childhood weight gain and early puberty

Reducing air pollution exposure could help prolong independent living for older adults, study suggests

Global burden of heart failure: prevalence, incidence, and risk factors unveiled

Mediterranean and DASH diets could help lower cardiovascular disease risk in adults with type 1 diabetes

Higher ultra-processed food intake linked to increased mortality risk in older adults

New framework produce clearer guidance on fish consumption for pregnant mothers

New study reveals rare genetic variants significantly increase atrial fibrillation risk

Study links low teenage mental ability to early stroke

Study reveals the adverse effects of prenatal exposure to ethylene oxide on fetal development

Reducing inappropriate C. difficile testing with a diagnostic stewardship approach

Analysis reveals no link between multivitamin use and reduced mortality

Every Walk You Take: Promoting active aging with an innovative mHealth app

New tool predicts health risks from heat and cold waves

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