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The loss of two oncology residents in a plane crash has left a significant void in cancer care at a major oncology center in Paraná, Brazil, highlighting the critical role of specialized medical professionals in smaller communities.

Infrequent soft stools were associated with higher risks of all-cause, cancer, and cardiovascular disease mortality, suggesting that stool monitoring could be a valuable indicator of major chronic illnesses.

A cohort study of nearly 400,000 adults over 20 years found no association between multivitamin use and increased longevity, with daily users showing a 4% higher mortality risk.

A comprehensive study spanning over two decades has found no evidence that daily multivitamin use reduces the risk of death from any cause, including cancer and cardiovascular disease.

The Body Roundness Index (BRI) may offer a more precise alternative to BMI, correlating strongly with mortality risk and providing a clearer picture of central adiposity’s impact on health.

Recent findings show that higher consumption of certain ultra-processed foods, particularly meat and sweetened beverages, correlates with increased all-cause mortality.