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A little walking goes a long way: 4,000 steps linked to lower mortality in older women

Older women who achieved at least 4,000 steps per day for just one or two days each week showed significantly lower risks of death and cardiovascular disease. The study suggests that total step volume, not frequency, drives these benefits, redefining what “enough movement” means for health.

23 Oct 2025

Loneliness interventions can be effective but do not yet offer a complete solution

Interventions designed to reduce loneliness can be effective, but do not yet offer a complete solution to what is becoming a worldwide public health problem, according to research published by the American Psychological Association.

23 Oct 2025

PAHO celebrates over three decades without polio in the Americas

World Polio Day (October 24), the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) celebrates over three decades without wild poliovirus cases in the Americas.

23 Oct 2025

Urinary tract infections may be caused by E. coli strains in contaminated meat

A new study estimates that nearly one in five urinary tract infections in Southern California may be caused by E. coli strains transmitted through contaminated meat – and pose a hidden foodborne risk to millions of people not just in California but across the US.

23 Oct 2025

Machine learning model can accurately predict avian influenza outbreak patterns in Europe

Local factors such as seasonal temperature, the year-dependent water and vegetation index, and data on animal density can be used to predict regional outbreaks of avian flu in Europe.

23 Oct 2025

Semaglutide can offer important heart benefits that go beyond weight loss

A new analysis of the SELECT trial – the largest and longest clinical trial to date examining the cardiovascular benefits of semaglutide (a medication used to support weight loss and diabetes management) – confirms it also lowers the risk of major heart problems in people who are overweight or obese and already have heart disease, even if they don't have diabetes.

23 Oct 2025

Can introducing peanuts early prevent allergies? Real-world data confirms it helps

Using data from over 120,000 U.S. children, this Pediatrics study found that the prevalence and risk of peanut and other IgE-mediated food allergies declined significantly after the 2015 and 2017 guidelines promoting early allergen introduction. The findings support these policies as effective public health measures to prevent food allergies in real-world settings.

22 Oct 2025

Smarter insulin pump systems help stabilize glucose in young patients, study reveals

A Polish study comparing insulin pump technologies in children with type 1 diabetes found that advanced hybrid closed-loop systems achieved superior glycemic stability compared to predictive low glucose suspend systems. Despite technological advances, poor diet and low physical activity still undermine optimal metabolic control.

22 Oct 2025

UC San Diego receives $6.2 million grant to establish REACH Center for Translational Science on Whole Person Health

The University of California San Diego School of Medicine's Centers for Integrative Health has received a five-year, $6.2 million grant from the National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health (NCCIH) at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to establish the REACH Center for Translational Science on Whole Person Health.

22 Oct 2025

Researchers highlight ethical implications of clinical trial terminations

The termination of thousands of federal grants that fund clinical trials threatens to reverse substantial progress in understanding and treating the health challenges of marginalized populations, particularly children and adolescents who are already underrepresented in research.

22 Oct 2025

Abstinence or limiting alcohol intake may lead to clinically meaningful blood pressure reductions

Light-to-moderate alcohol consumption is associated with increases in blood pressure (BP) and stopping drinking – even drinking less – may lead to clinically meaningful BP reductions, according to a study published today in JACC, the flagship journal of the American College of Cardiology.

22 Oct 2025

People with multiple sclerosis found to have dysbiotic oral microbiome

With ads everywhere for pro- or pre-biotic foods and supplements, most people are familiar with the gut microbiome-the trillions of bacteria, fungi, and viruses that colonize our digestive tract-and the idea that keeping our gut microbiome healthy improves our overall health.

22 Oct 2025

Prescription drug advertising proves more effective in reducing smoking rates

A new peer-reviewed study in the INFORMS journal Marketing Science finds that direct-to-consumer (DTC) advertising for prescription smoking-cessation drugs meaningfully reduces cigarette use. At the same time, the research found that advertising for over the counter (OTC) nicotine products does not reduce cigarette use.

22 Oct 2025

Despite the hoopla, vaccines should be in reach this cough-and-cold season

For people whose autumn agenda includes getting vaccinated against respiratory diseases — covid, flu, and, for some, RSV — this year may be surprisingly routine.

22 Oct 2025

Night shift work may raise risk of irritable bowel syndrome

The study indicates that night shift work increases irritable bowel syndrome risk, particularly among those with obesity, due to circadian rhythm disturbances.

22 Oct 2025

Report maps vaccination's comprehensive benefits for health and economy

A new Gerontological Society of America report, "Concentric Value of Vaccination: Intersecting Health, Economic, and Societal Benefits," provides evidence on the advantages of immunization for individual and population health, economic outcomes, and societal well-being.

22 Oct 2025

The promise and pitfalls of longevity clinics

A new editorial was published in Aging-US on October 13, 2025, titled "Longevity clinics: between promise and peril."

21 Oct 2025

Stressful life factors early in life may triple the risk of developing psoriasis later

New longitudinal research reveals that severe stress caused by changes in family structure like divorce or separation experienced during the first year of life may triple the risk of developing psoriasis later in life.

21 Oct 2025

Genetic inflammatory signature defines depression subtypes and treatment response

Researchers led by Prof. Alessandro Serretti at Kore University of Enna have identified a genetic inflammatory signature that defines specific depression subtypes and influences how patients respond to antidepressant medications, according to new peer-reviewed research published today in Genomic Psychiatry.

21 Oct 2025

Study highlights the need for nationwide menopause education program in the UK

More than three-quarters of women feel that they are not well-informed enough about menopause, according to a new study led by UCL researchers, highlighting the need for a nationwide menopause education programme.

21 Oct 2025

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Public Health News and Research

A little walking goes a long way: 4,000 steps linked to lower mortality in older women

Loneliness interventions can be effective but do not yet offer a complete solution

PAHO celebrates over three decades without polio in the Americas

Urinary tract infections may be caused by E. coli strains in contaminated meat

Machine learning model can accurately predict avian influenza outbreak patterns in Europe

Semaglutide can offer important heart benefits that go beyond weight loss

Can introducing peanuts early prevent allergies? Real-world data confirms it helps

Smarter insulin pump systems help stabilize glucose in young patients, study reveals

UC San Diego receives $6.2 million grant to establish REACH Center for Translational Science on Whole Person Health

Researchers highlight ethical implications of clinical trial terminations

Abstinence or limiting alcohol intake may lead to clinically meaningful blood pressure reductions

People with multiple sclerosis found to have dysbiotic oral microbiome

Prescription drug advertising proves more effective in reducing smoking rates

Despite the hoopla, vaccines should be in reach this cough-and-cold season

Night shift work may raise risk of irritable bowel syndrome

Report maps vaccination's comprehensive benefits for health and economy

The promise and pitfalls of longevity clinics

Stressful life factors early in life may triple the risk of developing psoriasis later

Genetic inflammatory signature defines depression subtypes and treatment response

Study highlights the need for nationwide menopause education program in the UK

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