Public Health – Page 3

Rising Incidence of Breast Cancer Among Young Women: Trends and Implications from 1990 to 2023

By MedXY 10/09/2025

Early-onset breast cancer incidence in France has steadily increased over the past three decades, mirroring trends in other Western countries. Shifts in hormonal and lifestyle factors may contribute, highlighting the need for adapted prevention and screening strategies.

Neurology news Public Health

How Poor Sleep Accelerates Brain Aging: The Role of Inflammation and What You Can Do

By MedXY 10/08/2025

New research links poor sleep quality in middle-aged and older adults to accelerated brain aging, with inflammation playing a key role. Improving sleep may help slow cognitive decline and promote brain health.

Neurology news Public Health

Unraveling the Link Between Traumatic Brain Injury and ALS Risk: Insights From a Large UK Cohort Study

By MedXY 10/05/2025

A large retrospective cohort study reveals a transient association between traumatic brain injury (TBI) and elevated amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) risk, suggesting early ALS symptoms may predispose to injury rather than TBI causing ALS.

Cardiology news Pediatrics Public Health Specialties

Trends in Body Composition and Cardiometabolic Risk Factors in Spanish Children Over Three Decades

By MedXY 10/05/2025

This article reviews a 30-year study from Spain analyzing body composition and cardiometabolic risk factors in children aged 8-11, showing obesity plateauing, lipid improvements, blood pressure reductions, but rising insulin levels from 1992 to 2022.

Internal Medicine news Public Health

Support for Alcohol Control Policies Among US Alcohol Consumers

By MedXY 10/04/2025

Many US adults who consume alcohol support policies like cancer warnings and advertising restrictions on alcohol, with demographic variations in support levels.

Cardiology news Public Health

Transforming Hypertension Management: Home-Based Care Success in Rural South Africa

By MedXY 10/03/2025

A randomized trial in rural South Africa showed home-based hypertension care with community health workers and mobile technology significantly lowered systolic blood pressure and improved control versus standard clinic care at 6 and 12 months.

Medical News news Public Health Specialties

Predicting Nobel Laureates: Experts Weigh In on the 2025 Nobel Prize Contenders

By MedXY 10/02/2025

Scientists share insights on leading Nobel Prize contenders like leptin discoverer Jeffrey Friedman, pioneer of protein phase separation Anthony Hyman, and optogenetics innovator Karl Deisseroth ahead of the 2025 announcements.

Clinical Updates OB/GYN & Women's Health Public Health Specialties

Cost-Effectiveness of Mailed HPV Self-Testing Kits for Cervical Cancer Screening Across Diverse Screening Histories

By MedXY 10/01/2025

Economic evaluation shows direct mailing of HPV self-sampling kits improves cervical cancer screening completion and is cost-effective among varied screening history groups in a US healthcare system, with budget benefits over time.

Allergy & Immunology Medical News news Pediatrics Public Health Specialties

In-Home Firearm Homicides Among Children and Adolescents: Understanding a Hidden Crisis

By MedXY 09/29/2025

Nearly one-quarter of firearm-related homicides of US children and adolescents occur at home, particularly affecting younger children, with domestic violence and child abuse as major factors.

Pediatrics Public Health Respiratory Specialties

Understanding RSV: Why Immunization Is a Game-Changer for Infants and Vulnerable Adults

By MedXY 09/29/2025

Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) poses serious risks to infants and older adults. Since 2023, RSV immunizations have drastically reduced hospitalizations and deaths. This article explains RSV, symptoms, immunization options, and prevention strategies.

news Public Health Specialties

Effective Communication of Medical Numerical Information: Guidelines for Researchers

By MedXY 09/28/2025

This article outlines recommended guidelines for researchers reporting studies on communicating health-related numbers to lay audiences, highlighting common reporting issues and proposing seven key recommendations to improve clarity and synthesis of evidence.

news Pediatrics Public Health Specialties

Navigating Childhood Insurance in the US: Insights into Medicaid, CHIP, and Uninsurance Dynamics

By MedXY 09/28/2025

A simulation study reveals that 75% of US children experience publicly subsidized insurance or uninsurance periods by age 18, highlighting the impact of state Medicaid policies on pediatric coverage gaps.

Cardiology Public Health Specialties

High-Dose vs Standard-Dose Influenza Vaccine and Cardiovascular Outcomes in Older Adults: Insights from the DANFLU-2 Randomized Clinical Trial and Related Evidence

By MedXY 09/27/2025

This review synthesizes evidence on high-dose versus standard-dose influenza vaccines for cardiovascular outcomes in older adults, focusing on the large DANFLU-2 trial and complementary studies, highlighting modest cardiovascular benefits and implications for clinical practice.

news Public Health Respiratory

Evaluating the 23-Valent Pneumococcal Polysaccharide Vaccine for Cardiovascular Event Prevention: Insights from a Landmark Randomized Trial

By MedXY 09/27/2025

A large randomized clinical trial demonstrated that the 23-valent pneumococcal polysaccharide vaccine (PPV23) did not significantly reduce fatal or nonfatal acute coronary syndrome and ischemic stroke among middle-aged adults at increased cardiovascular risk over seven years of follow-up.

news Public Health Respiratory Specialties

Rare Case of Multifocal Cutaneous Tuberculosis in an Immunocompetent Patient

By MedXY 09/27/2025

We present a case of multifocal cutaneous tuberculosis in a 35-year-old immunocompetent woman, highlighting diagnostic challenges and effective management with standard anti-tubercular therapy.

Clinical Updates Pediatrics Public Health

Permethrin-Treated Baby Wraps: A Novel Strategy to Prevent Malaria in Young Children

By MedXY 09/27/2025

A randomized controlled trial in Uganda demonstrates that permethrin-treated baby wraps significantly reduce clinical malaria incidence among infants, offering an innovative complement to bed nets for malaria prevention in sub-Saharan Africa.

Clinical Updates news Pathology & Lab Medicine Public Health Specialties

Is Single-Test Tuberculosis Screening Adequate Before Initiating Biologic Therapy?

By MedXY 09/25/2025

A 20-year cohort study indicates that using QuantiFERON-TB Gold alone for TB screening before biologic therapy effectively reduces TB infection diagnoses and preventive treatments without increasing active TB risk, questioning the need for dual testing or routine retesting.

Clinical Updates news Public Health

Violence Against Women and Girls in Conflict Zones: Progress, Challenges, and Future Priorities

By MedXY 09/25/2025

Conflict-related gender-based violence against women and girls is rising globally, exacerbated by inadequate funding and systemic neglect. Emerging evidence supports community-led prevention and survivor-centered responses, emphasizing women's leadership as vital in conflict and humanitarian settings.

Family Medicine & Nutrition Medical News Public Health Specialties

Consumer Misinterpretation of Dietary Supplement Labels: Implications for Public Health and Regulation

By MedXY 09/23/2025

Consumers frequently misconstrue dietary supplement labels with structure/function claims as implying disease prevention or treatment benefits, underscoring the need for clearer regulatory standards to prevent misinformation.

Clinical Updates Psychiatry Public Health Specialties

Unveiling the Burden and Trajectories of Perinatal Anxiety and Depression in a Major Urban Medical Center

By MedXY 09/23/2025

A retrospective study identifies critical gaps in screening and treatment of perinatal anxiety and depression, revealing prevalence rates, symptom trajectories, and the impact of mental health services in 3051 women.