General Healthcare

Early-life exposure to phthalates and bisphenols may increase the risk of asthma, wheezing, and rhinitis in children under five, according to a new pooled analysis of over 5,000 participants.

Metformin use linked to significantly lower colorectal cancer risk in patients with inflammatory bowel disease, according to a new population-based cohort study.

In a large national survey of cannabis users in Japan, researchers found little evidence to support the long-standing “gateway drug” hypothesis, a theory suggesting that cannabis use leads to subsequent consumption of more harmful substances such as methamphetamine or other illicit drugs.

Syphilis rates remain alarmingly high among people living with HIV in Türkiye, particularly in younger men, according to a new large-scale cross-sectional study analyzing national laboratory data.

A new systematic review and meta-analysis confirms a significant link between household food insecurity and increased anemia risk in children and adolescents, underscoring critical implications for pediatric care and public health policy.

Autistic individuals face major barriers in dermatologic care, and a new review urges systemic reform to advance equity and improve outcomes.

Whole body vibration (WBV) training may trigger itch and erythema in a significant portion of users, with side-to-side vibration devices posing a higher risk, according to a new multicenter study.

Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and mindfulness may offer sustained reductions in pain and disability for adults with non-specific chronic low back pain, according to a new systematic review and meta-analysis of 75 randomized controlled trials encompassing over 15,000 participants.