New research delivers a timely reminder this holiday season: even moderate drinking can raise your risk for several cancers. A review of 62 studies of up to 100 million adults, found that both how often and how much you drink matter – especially for breast, colorectal, liver and digestive cancers. What you drink also matters – beer and white wine were linked to higher risks in some cases. Added dangers rose for certain racial and socioeconomic groups and from smoking, low activity, infections and poor diet. 

Urban shrinkage is a natural phase in the life cycle of industrialized cities that occurs due to population decline. Most studies, however, overlook urban shrinkage in medium-sized cities. To address this gap, researchers analyzed the spatial distribution and the factors affecting urban shrinkage of medium-sized cities at the county level in China. Based on the findings, the researchers also proposed crucial policy changes to mitigate urban shrinkage.

The International Osteoporosis Foundation (IOF) and the Asia Pacific Consortium on Osteoporosis (APCO) have today launched The APCO-IOF Asia Pacific Regional Audit: Epidemiology, Costs and Burden of Osteoporosis In 2025. This key report presents the most comprehensive assessment to date of the burden of osteoporosis and fragility fractures across 22 countries and regions, revealing both the magnitude of the challenge and the opportunities for timely, collaborative action.

A multicenter study across Japan found that ICU patients receiving more intensive rehabilitation regained independence faster after critical illness. Among 121 patients on mechanical ventilation, higher rehabilitation dose and mobility levels were linked to a lower risk of delayed recovery. The findings highlight that purposeful, early mobilization can improve outcomes and shorten recovery for ICU survivors.