Narrative review links social media use to mixed mental health outcomes in college students
Social media use in college students shows mixed effects on mental health
This narrative review examines the relationship between social media use and mental health among college students. The authors synthesize ev…
A review of college students found that social media can build support networks but also link to anxiety and depression.
Review synthesizes microplastic pollution mechanisms and potential human health risks including inflammation and cancer susceptibility
Microplastics may trigger inflammation and immune imbalance in the human body
This narrative review examines the theoretical mechanisms by which microplastic and nanoplastic pollution affects the human body. The author…
A review suggests microplastics and nanoplastics could cause inflammation, immune imbalance, and other cellular stress in humans. This theor…
Mini Review calls for transparency in AFO population assumptions to support valid causal interpretation
Animal Feeding Operations Research Needs Better Population Assumptions For Clear Health Conclusions
This mini review examines 15 observational studies of Animal Feeding Operations (AFOs) and community health. The authors note that none of t…
Experts reviewed fifteen studies about health near animal feeding operations. They found that researchers often do not explain how they assu…
Digital toolkit for weight management failed to improve weight loss maintenance in European adults
Digital weight loss tools failed to help most people keep off the pounds in this trial
This 2x2 factorial randomized controlled trial evaluated a digital toolkit targeting self-regulation or motivation in 1627 European adults w…
A new trial found that digital tools for weight management did not help adults keep off weight compared to standard advice and tracking.
Depression linked to higher risk of progression from mild cognitive impairment to Alzheimer's disease and dementia in adults
Depression Linked to Higher Risk of Dementia Progression in Mild Cognitive Impairment
This systematic review and meta-analysis evaluated the association between depression and progression from mild cognitive impairment to Alzh…
A new analysis suggests depression may increase the risk of dementia progression in adults with mild cognitive impairment, though evidence c…
Systematic review and meta-analysis of video analysis of hamstring strain injury mechanisms in football
Football players often get hurt during sprints and non-contact moves in matches
This systematic review and meta-analysis synthesized video analysis of hamstring strain injury mechanisms in male football players. Non-cont…
A review of video footage shows male soccer players are more likely to get hurt during sprints and non-contact moves. Other times like the s…
Systematic review of community-based interventions for older adult independence
Community programs help older adults stay independent and active in their own homes
This systematic review of randomized controlled trials synthesized evidence on community-based public health interventions for community-dwe…
A review of many studies shows community health programs can improve independence and well-being for older adults living at home.
Narrative review highlights robotic surgery convergence with pharmacology and AI in oncology
A new frontier in precision oncology awaits intelligent robotic surgery
This narrative review examines the emerging integration of intelligent therapeutic robotic-assisted surgery with pharmacology and artificial…
Current literature focuses on mechanics, leaving a gap for how robotics merge with drugs and artificial intelligence to help cancer patients…
Narrative review advocates collaboration between public health experts and oceanographers for ocean variable data collection
Public health experts and oceanographers join forces to track ocean data for health policies
This narrative review examines data collection tools and public databases used by public health experts and oceanographers for Essential Oce…
A review highlights how public health experts and oceanographers can collaborate using shared data tools to inform better health policies.
Systematic review finds decriminalization linked to fewer drug arrests
Decriminalization linked to fewer drug arrests and stable crime
This systematic review synthesizes evidence on decriminalization and harm reduction versus punitive drug policies. It finds decriminalizatio…
A review of policies finds decriminalization and harm reduction are linked to fewer drug arrests and no rise in violent or property crime, u…
Laboratory study evaluates antifungal susceptibility of Aspergillus from Costa Rican coffee beans
Lab study finds coffee bean fungi often resist common antifungal drugs
This laboratory study evaluated antifungal susceptibility of Aspergillus spp. isolated from coffee beans in Costa Rica. The authors report m…
Laboratory testing of fungi from Costa Rican coffee beans shows many strains resist standard antifungal medications like amphotericin B and …
Cross-sectional validation of the extended Nordic Musculoskeletal Questionnaire in Singapore healthcare workers
New tool helps track back pain in Singapore nurses and therapists
This cross-sectional study evaluated the extended Nordic Musculoskeletal Questionnaire (NMQ-E) in 251 nurses and therapists in Singapore. In…
A new questionnaire shows excellent reliability for tracking back pain in Singapore healthcare workers, offering a practical way to monitor …