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Infographic illustrating the gender gap in cancer-free life expectancy linked to smoking, poor diet, and physical inactivity in U.S. adults.

Smoking and Diet Fuel Gender Gap in Cancer-Free Life Expectancy

New analysis of U.S. adults shows a marked gender gap in cancer-free life expectancy.

Conceptual illustration of prenatal cannabis exposure impacting offspring mental health through immune system pathways

Prenatal Cannabis Exposure May Shape Offspring Mental Health

The authors of this neuroscience review synthesize human and animal data on prenatal cannabis exposure, with a particular focus on the developing immune system.

Critically ill patient with interstitial lung disease receiving intensive care for severe acute respiratory failure.

New ILD Diagnoses Do Not Worsen ICU Survival

New onset interstitial lung disease has intensive care mortality matching established disease in severe respiratory failure.

Hospital clinician washing hands to prevent nosocomial Pseudomonas aeruginosa infections and sepsis

Hospital-Acquired P. aeruginosa Spread Elevates Sepsis Risk

Nosocomial Pseudomonas aeruginosa frequently translocates between lung and gut in hospital patients, reshaping sepsis risk.

Pregnant woman relaxing with a glass of juice and salad, illustrating healthy maternal diet and intrauterine microbiome support during pregnancy.

Evidence Links Intrauterine Microbiome to Fetal Brain Development

Emerging evidence closely links the intrauterine microbiome to fetal brain development and lifelong mental health trajectories.

suburban homes with lush domestic gardens illustrating environmental greenery and skin cancer risk

How Environmental Greenery May Raise Skin Cancer Risk

Skin cancer is a growing global public health problem, and green spaces are usually considered health promoting environments.

Clinician reviewing chest CT scan as part of age based lung cancer screening for diverse adult patients.

Lung Cancer Screening Criteria Miss Most Patients

Age-based lung cancer screening could detect far more cases than current US risk-based eligibility criteria.

Oncologist discussing treatments for older adults with acute myeloid leukemia during a clinic visit

New Treatments for Older Adults with Acute Myeloid Leukemia

Treatment goals in older adults with acute myeloid leukemia now prioritize long-term survival with targeted regimens.

Pregnant woman reflecting on trichotillomania and pregnancy related changes in hair pulling and skin picking symptoms.

Counseling Patients with Trichotillomania During Pregnancy

Community data suggest trichotillomania and pregnancy are linked to mostly stable or improved hair pulling and skin picking symptoms, though a subset of women report perinatal exacerbations.

Elderly patient’s hand being gently held by a caregiver, illustrating end-of-life support and the emotional impact of terminal illness care.

Injectable Symptom Control Oversights Harm Terminally Ill Patients

Injectable end-of-life symptom control medication incidents may be underestimated sources of serious harm in community care.