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Substantial HIV Burden and Critical Gaps in the Care Cascade Among Men Who Have Sex With Men in Iran

A nationwide biobehavioural survey in Iran reveals a 4.2% HIV prevalence among MSM, highlighting significant disparities in viral suppression despite moderate linkage to care, emphasizing the need for targeted, stigma-free interventions.

Feb 19, 2026
Hematology-Oncology

Standard Preventive Interventions for Vasovagal Reactions Fail to Show Benefit in Massive 1.4 Million Donor Trial

The STRIDES trial, the largest of its kind, demonstrates that isotonic drinks, extended rest, modified muscle tension, and psychosocial support do not significantly reduce vasovagal reactions in blood donors compared to existing UK standard

Feb 18, 2026
Diabetes & Endocrinology

Indigenous American Ancestry and Type 2 Diabetes: A Genomic Perspective on Mexico’s Public Health Crisis

A massive study of 134,548 Mexicans reveals that Indigenous American genomic ancestry is a potent, independent risk factor for type 2 diabetes and prediabetes, highlighting an urgent need for population-specific preventive healthcare strate

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Beyond End-of-Life: The Rising Global Burden of Chronic Suffering in 10.6 Million Children

A landmark longitudinal study reveals that 10.6 million children experience serious health-related suffering annually, with a critical shift toward survivors requiring long-term palliative support rather than end-of-life care, predominantly

Feb 17, 2026
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Why Environmental Interventions in Childcare May Not Be Enough: Insights from the NAPSACC UK Trial

The NAPSACC UK cluster RCT found that a one-year environmental intervention in early childhood education settings did not significantly improve total energy consumption or physical activity, highlighting the need for broader policy-level ch

Feb 17, 2026
Gastroenterology

Nearly 40 Percent of Indian Adults Impacted by MASLD: New Evidence from the Phenome India Cohort

The Phenome India study identifies a 38.9% age-adjusted prevalence **Constructing the JSON Object** Now, I’m carefully constructing the JSON object, which needs to be a valid, parseable string. I’m focusing on incorporating the

Feb 17, 2026
Infectious Diseases

Beyond Symptom Resolution: Physiological Recovery Lags Behind Subjective Wellness in COVID-19 and Influenza

A 2-year prospective cohort study reveals that physiological recovery, measured via smartwatches, significantly lags behind self-reported symptom resolution, particularly in moderate-to-severe COVID-19 cases, suggesting a need for revised p

Feb 16, 2026
Infectious Diseases

Obesity Linked to Three-Fold Increase in Severe Infection Risk: A Global Analysis of 925 Pathogens

A large-scale multicohort study reveals that adult obesity significantly increases the risk of hospitalization and death across nearly 1,000 infectious diseases, accounting for approximately one in ten infection-related deaths globally.

Feb 15, 2026
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The Global Crisis of Paediatric Suffering: 81% of Palliative Care Needs Now Stem from Survivors, Not Decedents

A 30-year analysis reveals that 10.6 million children experience serious health-related suffering annually, with a massive shift toward chronic, non-decedent care needs in low- and middle-income countries.

Feb 14, 2026
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Early Pregnancy Matters: PM2.5 Exposure Linked to Reduced Birth Weight in Large-Scale ECHO Cohort

A retrospective analysis of the ECHO cohort reveals that prenatal exposure to fine particulate matter (PM2.5) is associated with lower birth weight for gestational age, with critical windows of susceptibility identified as early as the firs

Feb 14, 2026
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Polygenic Risk Scores Reveal the Complex Interplay Between Genetic Liability, Aggression, and Childhood Trauma in Suicidal Behavior

This large-scale case-control study examines how polygenic risk scores for suicide attempt intersect with clinical traits and environmental stressors. Findings indicate that genetic liability significantly correlates with aggression, depres

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Genetic Liability for Suicide Attempt Is Linked to Aggression and Environmental Stressors: New Insights into Polygenic Risk

A landmark case-control study identifies significant associations between polygenic risk scores for suicide attempts and specific clinical traits, including aggression and depression severity, while also highlighting the interplay between g

Feb 12, 2026Sign in to read
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Childhood ADHD Traits Linked to Increased Risk of Physical Multimorbidity and Disability in Midlife

A 46-year longitudinal study reveals that childhood ADHD traits significantly predict higher rates of physical health conditions, multimorbidity, and disability by middle age, mediated by modifiable risk factors like smoking, BMI, and psych

Feb 12, 2026
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Neighborhood Context and Familial Factors Shape the Link Between Depression and Criminal Convictions: A Swedish National Cohort Analysis

This Swedish population-based study examines the complex relationship between depression and criminal convictions, revealing that neighborhood social structure and familial confounding significantly influence this association, with varying

Feb 11, 2026
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The Growing Challenge of Preeclampsia: Evaluating the USPSTF Screening Model

This article examines a comprehensive study on the effectiveness of the USPSTF preeclampsia risk assessment guidelines and the implementation of aspirin prophylaxis in modern obstetric care.

Feb 11, 2026
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Breaking the Cycle of Exclusion: How Cultural Capital and Stigma Hinder Hospice Access for Low-Income Patients

A qualitative study published in JAMA Network Open identifies how limited cultural capital, cancer-related stigma, and economic deprivation form a self-reinforcing cycle that excludes low-income patients from hospice care, highlighting the

Feb 10, 2026
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Beyond Functional Limits: Unpacking the Clinical Diagnoses Behind Federal Disability Surveys

A cross-sectional study reveals that while federal disability surveys identify consistent populations across demographic groups, the underlying diagnoses are highly heterogeneous and age-dependent, with mental health and musculoskeletal con

Feb 10, 2026
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Unpacking the ‘Weathering’ Hypothesis: How Cumulative Lifespan Stress and Inflammation Drive Racial Disparities in Mortality

A longitudinal study identifies that cumulative lifetime stress and systemic inflammation mediate nearly 50% of the mortality gap between Black and White adults, providing a biological link between structural inequity and premature death.

Feb 10, 2026
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Plant-Based Growth: Large-Scale Cohort Study Finds Vegan Infant Growth Trajectories Align with Omnivorous Peers by Age Two

A retrospective cohort study of nearly 1.2 million infants demonstrates that while vegan family diets are associated with a slight initial risk of underweight, long-term growth trajectories for length, weight, and head circumference converg

Feb 10, 2026
Infectious Diseases

Fentanyl and Xylazine Dominate the Illicit Supply: New Multi-City Data Reveal Deepening Polysubstance Crisis

This toxicological analysis of out-of-treatment people who inject drugs across five major US cities found that 93% tested positive for fentanyl, while xylazine prevalence surged in the Northeast, underscoring the critical need for real-time

Feb 10, 2026
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