Long-term Ambient Air Pollution Exposure and Asthma Exacerbation Risk in Women: Evidence from the Nurses’ Health Study II
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Long-term Ambient Air Pollution Exposure and Asthma Exacerbation Risk in Women: Evidence from the Nurses’ Health Study II

Long-term exposure to ambient air pollutants, notably nitrogen dioxide, is linked to increased asthma exacerbations in women, independent of plant-based diet adherence, underscoring the need for stricter air quality standards and targeted resilience strategies.
Prenatal Exposure to Chlorpyrifos and Its Long-Term Impact on Brain Development and Motor Function in Children: Evidence from Imaging and Cohort Studies
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Prenatal Exposure to Chlorpyrifos and Its Long-Term Impact on Brain Development and Motor Function in Children: Evidence from Imaging and Cohort Studies

Elevated prenatal chlorpyrifos exposure is linked to widespread brain structural abnormalities, reduced neuronal density, and impaired motor functions in children, underscoring the need for exposure minimization during pregnancy.
Global Impact of Cardiovascular Risk Factors on Lifetime Cardiovascular Disease Burden and Mortality: A Comprehensive Evidence Synthesis
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Global Impact of Cardiovascular Risk Factors on Lifetime Cardiovascular Disease Burden and Mortality: A Comprehensive Evidence Synthesis

This review integrates data from over two million individuals globally, showing that absence of five key cardiovascular risk factors at age 50 confers a life expectancy advantage exceeding a decade, with midlife modification of hypertension and smoking yielding substantial gains in disease-free survival and overall longevity.
Drivers of Human Papillomavirus Vaccine Uptake in Migrant Populations and Interventions to Improve Coverage
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Drivers of Human Papillomavirus Vaccine Uptake in Migrant Populations and Interventions to Improve Coverage

This systematic review reveals multifaceted barriers to HPV vaccine uptake among migrants globally, with overall low coverage. It highlights individual, social, and systemic factors influencing uptake and delineates effective culturally tailored strategies to enhance vaccination rates and work towards cervical cancer elimination.
Modern Pain Neuroscience Approach Versus Usual Care in Chronic Whiplash Disorders: Evidence from a Randomized Clinical Trial
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Modern Pain Neuroscience Approach Versus Usual Care in Chronic Whiplash Disorders: Evidence from a Randomized Clinical Trial

This review analyzes a randomized clinical trial comparing modern pain neuroscience approach and usual care physiotherapy in chronic whiplash disorders, highlighting immediate and 12-month improvements, cost-effectiveness, and benefits in anxiety and central sensitization symptoms with MPNA.