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Alcohol-related hospitalizations from 2016 to 2022

JAMA Network
Peer-Reviewed Publication

About The Study: In this serial cross-sectional study of nationally representative administrative data from 2016 to 2022, the rate of alcohol-related hospitalizations was stable while mortality, length of stay, and health care costs all increased. Preventive efforts are needed to improve outcomes and reduce health care spending by reducing population-level alcohol consumption and engaging patients in alcohol use disorder treatment before progression to alcohol-related hospitalizations.

Journal: JAMA Network Open

Semaglutide and hospitalizations in patients with obesity and established cardiovascular disease

JAMA Network
Peer-Reviewed Publication

About The Study: In this prespecified exploratory analysis of the SELECT randomized clinical trial, the trial cohort had a high rate of hospital admissions. Treatment with once-weekly semaglutide was associated with significant reductions in hospital admissions and overall time spent in hospital, extending its benefits beyond cardiovascular risk reduction.

Journal: JAMA Cardiology

Night shifts aren’t just tiring, they can be deadly

Texas A&M University
Peer-Reviewed Publication

New research reveals that disrupting our internal body clock weakens immune defenses and fuels aggressive cancer — while pointing to a promising new treatment.

Journal: Oncogene

AI tracks nearly 100 years of aging research, revealing key trends and gaps

Impact Journals LLC
Peer-Reviewed Publication

BUFFALO, NY — December 23, 2025 — A new research paper was published in Volume 17, Issue 11 of Aging-US on November 25, 2025, titled “A natural language processing–driven map of the aging research landscape.”

Journal: Aging-US

Chinese research maps the evolving global burden of infertility

Chinese Medical Journals Publishing House Co., Ltd.
Peer-Reviewed Publication

Infertility is a significant global health challenge impacting millions of families worldwide. Utilizing data from the Global Burden of Disease (GBD) 2021 study, a Chinese-led study examined global, regional, and national infertility prevalence and years lived with disability (YLDs) from 1990 to 2021. The study revealed a sustained increase in the global burden of infertility over the three decades, with a higher and more rapidly growing burden among women, alongside notable regional disparities. These findings could serve as a critical evidence base for developing evidence-based policies and resource allocation strategies to address the infertility burden.

Journal: Chinese Medical Journal

New findings on Candida auris open up potential targets for future therapies

Medical University of Vienna
Peer-Reviewed Publication

A new study involving the Medical University of Vienna shows how the multi-resistant fungus Candida auris utilises carbon dioxide (CO₂) to survive on the skin and become resistant to antifungal therapies. The research team identified several new targets that could be used in the future to curb the spread and infections caused by Candida auris. Due to its rapid development of resistance to almost all available antifungal drugs, the World Health Organisation (WHO) classifies the pathogen as a priority fungal pathogen.

Journal: Nature Microbiology

China’s 2024 Gastroenterology Report: marked progress in endoscopy quality and disease management

Chinese Medical Journals Publishing House Co., Ltd.
Peer-Reviewed Publication

The 2024 report on China’s gastroenterology and digestive endoscopy, based on national databases, highlights increased early cancer detection, optimized care for priority diseases, and enhanced endoscopy quality, with mixed cost trends for inflammatory bowel disease.

Journal: Chinese Medical Journal

New study uncovers the lingering, evolving threat of "thirdhand smoke" in our homes

Institute of Atmospheric Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences
Peer-Reviewed Publication

While the dangers of secondhand smoke are widely recognized, a new study reveals a more persistent and stealthier hazard hiding in our indoor spaces: "Thirdhand Smoke." This residue, which lingers on surfaces long after a cigarette is put out, is not just a stale smell but a dynamic source of continuous air pollution.

Journal: Building and Environment

For teens, any cannabis use may have impact on emotional health, academic performance

Columbia University Irving Medical Center
Peer-Reviewed Publication

Even occasional cannabis use is linked to worse school performance and emotional distress for teens, finds a new study led by Columbia University.

Journal: PEDIATRICS