Articles related to PUBLIC HEALTH

A perspective article argues that vaccine-hesitant parents often communicate uncertainty indirectly through delays, scheduling questions, or silence rather than explicit refusal. The author proposes an “announce, detect, switch” framework that warrants prospective evaluation before broader adoption.

Self-reported cannabis use in the United States increased substantially between 2008 and 2022, with particularly pronounced growth in daily or near-daily consumption, while high-frequency alcohol use remained stable or declined during the same period.

Daily consumption of sugar-sweetened beverages was associated with more than double the risk of gastric cancer in two large U.S. prospective cohorts, although the findings did not establish causality and require confirmation in additional studies.

Hospitals in multiple states have adopted postpartum notification wristbands intended to improve recognition of post-delivery complications. While proponents cite increased awareness and lower readmission rates at some institutions, evidence supporting broad outcome benefits remains limited.

A mathematical modeling study estimated that somatic DNA mutations alone could limit median human life span to roughly 146 to 194 years. The findings add to ongoing research suggesting that aging reflects multiple interacting biological processes rather than a single mechanism.

A rapid review found that ADHD stimulant misuse declined in several recent US surveys, particularly among younger adults, although millions continued to report misuse. Evidence linked frequent misuse with polysubstance use, while long-term health consequences remain poorly characterized.