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Neuromuscular Training Substantially Improves Athletes’ Balance: A Meta-Analysis with Practical Takeaways
A 2025 meta-analysis of 13 trials found neuromuscular training produced large improvements in athletes’ balance (overall SMD 1.47), with benefits for both static and dynamic domains. Results support incorporating targeted neuromuscular prog
Urolithin A in Elite Distance Runners: Improves Recovery and Perceived Effort but Not Race Performance in 4-Week Altitude Training
A randomized, placebo-controlled trial in highly trained male distance runners found 4 weeks of 1000 mg/day urolithin A reduced markers of muscle damage and perceived exertion and upregulated mitochondrial proteomic pathways, but did not pr
Clear, Safe, Sustainable: Expert Consensus on Dietary Strategies to Change Body Mass and Composition in Athletes (Scoping Review Summary)
A practical, evidence-focused synthesis of 73 international consensus statements and position stands (Delany et al., 2025). Key takeaways: individualise targets, protect health (EA ≥30 kcal/kg FFM/day), use gradual rates, prioritise protein
SPeCIFY: Practical Guidance for Inducing and Measuring Mental Fatigue in Movement Science
Clear, pragmatic recommendations to standardize how mental fatigue is induced, measured and reported in movement-science studies—centered on the SPeCIFY reporting checklist and multi-method assessment.
Higher Pre-Race Training Exposure but Reduced Training Frequency Associated with Faster Boston Marathon Times
In 917 Boston Marathon registrants, higher habitual running volume and more quality sessions in the year preceding the race — paired with a relative reduction in training frequency in the last four months — were associated with faster race
Tackles, Rucks and Trade-offs: How Contact Role and Tackle Characteristics Drive Head Acceleration in Community Rugby
Instrumented mouthguards in 259 male community rugby players show tackles and rucks produce the majority of head acceleration events; tackle height and player posture create safety trade-offs and younger players face greater secondary impac
Group-Based Interventions to Reduce Gambling Involvement Among Male Football Fans
This case report summarizes the feasibility study of a group-based gambling prevention intervention among male football fans, revealing recruitment challenges and insights into intervention delivery within football club contexts.
Is it safe to train children in soccer during the high temperatures of summer?
A case-crossover study of 51 boys (8–12 y) shows higher ear and skin temperatures during hot summer football training (≥25 °C), with no change in hydration by urine density and no severe heat illness noted. Findings highlight risk threshold
Hair Straighteners, Chemical Relaxers, Increase Risk of Non‑Reproductive Cancers
A US cohort study (Sister Study) found that recent use of hair straighteners/chemical relaxers was associated with higher incidence of thyroid cancer, pancreatic cancer, and a possible increase in non‑Hodgkin lymphoma; associations were imp
Quit Smoking Anytime: How Stopping in Midlife Can Preserve Your Memory and Thinking Skills
New research reveals that quitting smoking in mid to late life significantly slows cognitive decline, offering an added three years of brain health regardless of quitting age.
Early Life Sugar Restriction and Its Lasting Impact on Adult Cardiovascular Health: Insights from a Natural Experiment
Exposure to sugar rationing during the first 1000 days after conception correlates with significantly reduced cardiovascular disease risk and improved cardiac function decades later, highlighting early nutritional influences on long-term he
Long-Term Effectiveness of HPV Screen-and-Treat Strategy Versus Cytology in Cervical Cancer Screening: Insights from El Salvador’s CAPE Program
A 5-year follow-up study in El Salvador demonstrates that primary HPV screen-and-treat significantly reduces CIN2+ detection and HPV positivity compared to cytology, supporting extended screening intervals in low-resource settings.
Understanding Sex- and Age-Specific Suicide Risk Indicators: Insights from a Large Swedish Case-Control Study
This Swedish population-based study highlights how suicide risk indicators vary by sex and age, showing males and older adults exhibit fewer, but often higher absolute risk indicators, underscoring the need for tailored suicide prevention s
Review for Cervical Cancer Screening
A comprehensive 2025 systematic review informing the Canadian Task Force finds cytology remains effective into the 60s, HPV-based strategies detect more precursors but increase colposcopy and false positives, and self-sampling improves upta
Breakthrough in Enteric Fever Prevention: Efficacy and Safety of the Novel Salmonella Paratyphi A Vaccine CVD 1902
A novel live attenuated oral vaccine, CVD 1902, shows 73% efficacy against Salmonella Paratyphi A infection in a controlled human challenge model, offering promising protection with a favorable safety profile.
Early Diagnosis of Postpartum Haemorrhage: Insights from the E-MOTIVE Trial Across Africa
A nested observational study within the E-MOTIVE trial revealed that adopting a lower blood loss threshold combined with clinical signs leads to earlier diagnosis of postpartum haemorrhage, facilitating prompt interventions and reducing adv
Effectiveness and Safety of RSV Vaccination in US Adults Aged 60 Years or Older: A Comprehensive Evidence Synthesis
RSV vaccines demonstrate substantial effectiveness and acceptable safety profiles in adults aged ≥60, with diminished effectiveness in immunocompromised subgroups and a low, statistically significant increased risk of Guillain-Barré syndrom
Updated Evidence for Covid-19, RSV, and Influenza Vaccines in the 2025-2026 Season: A Comprehensive Review
A systematic review supports the continued safety and effectiveness of Covid-19, RSV, and influenza vaccines for the upcoming 2025-2026 season, highlighting detailed vaccine efficacy, safety profiles, and recommendations for at-risk populat
Telehealth Prescribing of ADHD Stimulants: Assessing Risks for Subsequent Substance Use Disorders
This study evaluates whether initiating ADHD stimulant prescriptions via telehealth affects later risks of stimulant or other substance use disorders, finding no SUD risk increase but a potential rise in stimulant use disorder risk.
Neighborhood Social Vulnerability and Racial Disparities in Schizophrenia Spectrum Disorder Prevalence: Insights from a National US Study
This national study reveals significant ethnoracial disparities in schizophrenia spectrum disorders prevalence linked to neighborhood social vulnerability, highlighting structural racism’s role in mental health inequities among non-Hispanic
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