A study found that young non-smokers with healthier diets had higher rates of lung cancer, raising questions about whether pesticide exposure from conventionally grown produce could play a role.
A study of 485 mother-child pairs in Canada found that each 0.5 mg/day increase in estimated fluoride intake from tea during pregnancy was associated with a 2.24-point lower full-scale IQ score in children aged 3-4 years, though researchers note the observational design has limitations.
A new study published in JAMA Cardiology reveals that approximately 90% of ischemic heart disease deaths in the United States remain attributable to modifiable risk factors including blood pressure, diet, and LDL cholesterol, despite significant declines in mortality since 1990. Research also shows these factors are linked to unstable coronary artery plaques that lead to heart attacks.
A Boston Children's Hospital study found youth-perpetrated firearm homicides rose 41% from 2018 to 2022, with states having stronger firearm laws showing significantly lower rates of youth-perpetrated gun violence.
Two major clinical trials led by St. Michael's Hospital and Oxford University found that Paxlovid does not reduce hospital admissions or deaths in vaccinated adults at higher risk of severe COVID-19, though it helps them recover faster.
