Major Health Statistics Keep Changing—Here's Why That Matters
Scientists looked at how the Global Burden of Disease (GBD)—a major source of health statistics used worldwide—reports deaths and disabilities caused by risk …
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What Causes Kidney Stones? A Study of 1,296 People
Kidney stones are a common health problem that affects many people worldwide. Researchers in Jordan studied 1,296 people to understand why some develop kidney …
Read MoreColorectal Cancer Rising in Middle-Aged Seniors: What You Need to Know
Researchers analyzed global data from 1990 to 2021 to understand how colorectal cancer affects people aged 65-74 years old. They found that while fewer people …
Read MoreWhy Young Indonesians Are Getting Metabolic Syndrome
Researchers studied nearly 3,000 Indonesian teenagers and young adults to understand a health condition called metabolic syndrome—a group of problems like high …
Read MoreHow Life Experiences Shape Mental Health From Birth to Age 30
Scientists in India are following about 9,000 people from before birth through age 30 to understand how our genes, experiences, and environment affect our …
Read MoreWhy Teens in Developing Countries Are Getting Heavier: What Scientists Found
Researchers looked at 21 studies involving about 46,000 teenagers in low- and middle-income countries to understand why obesity is becoming more common. They …
Read MoreWhat Causes Nerve Damage in Blood Cancer Patients?
Researchers studied 161 patients with multiple myeloma (a type of blood cancer) to understand why some develop nerve damage in their hands and feet. They found …
Read MoreHip Surgery Complications: Who's at Higher Risk for Stress Fractures?
Researchers studied 546 patients who had a specific hip surgery called periacetabular osteotomy (PAO) to treat hip socket problems. They found that about 8% of …
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