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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 research indicates that myocarditis and pericarditis occur solely in vaccinated children and adolescents, not in those infected with COVID-19. Despite higher risks of heart inflammation, vaccinated adolescents showed reduced rates of COVID-19 infection and severe outcomes.

This study from Cleveland Clinic highlights a counterintuitive trend where higher numbers of COVID-19 vaccine doses could lead to increased risk of infection, underscoring the complexity of immune responses and vaccine effectiveness over time.

In Long Beach, a tuberculosis outbreak linked to a hotel has prompted emergency health measures, emphasizing the critical need for immediate and comprehensive response strategies in managing infectious disease outbreaks.

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

Recent research indicates a rise in cancer mortality following the third dose of mRNA COVID-19 vaccines, especially in types linked to estrogen sensitivity. This underscores the need for ongoing surveillance and research into the long-term effects of mRNA vaccines on cancer progression.