Number of prostate cancer cases set to increase to 2.9 million in 2040
Apr 05, 2024
Large increases in prostate cancer are expected due to the changing age structure and improving life expectancy.
Some environmental toxicants linked to depressive symptoms
Jul 09, 2024
Six of 10 categories of environmental toxicants were linked to the prevalence of depressive symptoms.
US mpox cases rising again as vaccinations lag
Mar 28, 2024
Mpox cases are climbing again in the United States, with the number of reported infections now twice as high as they were at this time last year, new government data shows.
New prostate cancer urine test has high diagnostic accuracy
Apr 22, 2024
A higher AUROC was seen for the 18-gene MPS2 model compared with current guideline-endorsed biomarkers.
Coronary heart disease mortality dropped from 1990 to 2019
Aug 10, 2023
Half of all CHD deaths could have been prevented with the elimination of smoking, alcohol and obesity
Adherence to global health recommendations cuts risk for some cancers
Jul 18, 2023
Authors emphasize findings support maintaining healthy lifestyle
Guidelines developed for treating chronic idiopathic constipation
May 25, 2023
Strong recommendations were made for the use of polyethylene glycol, sodium picosulfate, linaclotide, plecanatide and prucalopride.
Total nitrite consumption tied to higher type 2 diabetes risk
Jan 18, 2023
The association was even stronger for additive-originated nitrites and sodium nitrites.
National health expenditures set to increase through 2031
Jun 16, 2023
An increase of 5.4% is projected per year, and expenditures are set to account for about 20% of GDP in 2031.
Weight management treatments increase weight loss in patients with obesity
Feb 16, 2024
The probability of 5% or greater weight loss was increased with year-long exposure to any weight management treatment.