White deaths outnumber births in one-third of US

About 100,000 of the estimated million persons in the United States with multiple sclerosis (MS) have a progressive form of the disease, with symptoms worsening over time or following periods of remission.

A study analyzing data from nationally representative dietary surveys and mortality data from eight countries (Australia, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Mexico, United Kingdom, and United States) shows that premature deaths attributable to consumption of ultraprocessed foods (UPFs) increase significantly according to their share in individuals' total energy intake

Whooping cough, also known as pertussis, was formerly a leading cause of death in children in the United States and around the world before vaccines were introduced in the 1940s.

According to the World Health Organisation, around 3.9 per cent of the global population has had post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) at some point in their lives. That figure is greater in the United States, at over 6 per cent.

A Covid-19 diagnosis is no longer as frightening as it used to be, thanks to developments in treatment choices. However, a new study reveals that leukocyte (white blood cell) count may now be used to identify who is more likely to develop more significant disease symptoms.

Adults with congenital heart disease (CHD) can now gain vital insights into their long-term quality of life according to data from the Congenital Heart Initiative (CHI). CHI is the nation's first and largest patient-focused registry for people with CHD, and it recently launched its inaugural research, which included over 4,500 participants from all 50 states.

Tuberculosis is a perplexing disease. It is the largest cause of mortality from infectious disease worldwide, however, it is believed that such deaths account for just around 5 per cent of Mycobacterium tuberculosis (Mtb) infections. Antibiotics can be credited with saving the lives of some Mtb patients, but there is still a gap between the prevalence of infection and the intended severity of its effects. An increasing body of research implies that genetic susceptibility to tuberculosis accounts for the disparity.

Nine times out of ten, metastasis is the cause of cancer deaths. This is the point when the primary tumour has sent out cells, like seeds, and invaded other organs of the body. Despite significant advancements in the treatment of primary tumours, medicine remains mainly powerless against metastases. As of right now, there are no drugs that stop this process.

Scientists at the DZD partner German Institute of Human Nutrition Potsdam-Rehbrucke (DIfE) have now explored whether substantial weight reduction improves metabolic and psychological states, as well as decision-making ability. The findings were reported in the journal Clinical Nutrition.

Obesity, which has been related to cognitive impairment and dementia, is expected to impact up to half of all adults in the United States within the next decade