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Cannabis and hemp-derived products are becoming increasingly important in Europe for agricultural and medical purposes; however, their regulation remains complex. In this study, we reviewed national rules and legislation on cannabis cultivation, use,...

Adolescent obesity is increasing worldwide, and resource-limited settings require simple, reliable tools for assessing adiposity and identifying cardiometabolic abnormalities. This study evaluated whether waist-to-height ratio (WHtR), body mass index...

Cardiac rehabilitation (CR) reduces mortality and hospitalisation after cardiovascular events, yet it is available in only 17% of African countries. Mobile health (mHealth) can extend CR beyond the hospital, and the 2026 ESC Guidelines now recognise...

Climate change is no longer solely an environmental concern; it is increasingly recognized as a major determinant of human health, a driver of social and biological vulnerability, and a critical challenge to the resilience of healthcare systems [...]

Experience with assisted reproductive technology (ART) affects the physical and psychological well-being of women and men individually, as well as couples’ relationships, work, and daily lives. Therefore, it is important to understand the deman...

Carceral environments shape the health and well-being of incarcerated individuals and their families, yet prison visiting spaces remain largely overlooked within the environmental justice scholarship. This qualitative descriptive study examines the e...

Neurological mortality may change through population ageing, shifts in age-specific mortality, and changes in diagnostic ascertainment and death certification. We examined recorded underlying-cause mortality from cerebrovascular disease, dementia, Al...

This study aimed to assess post-outbreak COVID-19 prevention, patient care, and counseling practices among healthcare professionals (HCPs) compared to recalled outbreak practices and to determine factors associated with post-outbreak practices. A cro...

This article examines how the detection and socio-healthcare response to cases of gender-based violence are carried out in the region of Galicia (Spain). Both the primary healthcare system and hospital care services constitute key entry points for ma...

Digital technologies increasingly mediate managerial practices, but the robustness of associations between digitally mediated managerial control (DMMC), negative digital work consequences (NDWC), organizational resources, and work-related strain rema...

Sexual minorities (e.g., lesbian, gay, and bisexual individuals) experience significant health inequalities and report negative identity-related experiences within UK health and social care services. Despite staff training being recommended to improv...

Household food production (HFP) has been proposed as a strategy to promote healthier and more sustainable food environments, although its association with dietary practices among rural populations remains unclear. This study aimed to evaluate the ass...

Preterm birth is a pressing public health issue, with short- and long-term implications for newborns, their families, and society. Although studies are increasingly examining the structural determinants of this birth outcome, few have considered the...

Background: Research demonstrates a strong relationship between healthcare professionals’ vaccine attitudes and behaviors and the vaccination behaviors of patients, family, and friends. Positive vaccine attitudes among healthcare professionals...

Background: Temporomandibular disorders (TMD) represent a significant source of musculoskeletal pain in the head and orofacial region. Myofascial TMD is characterised by pain, the presence of myofascial trigger points, and functional limitations. Met...

Hookah (waterpipe) tobacco smoking remains common among young adults and is often perceived as less harmful than cigarettes, in part due to the misconception that water “filters” toxins. We examined the perceived short-term health effects...

Substance use is a critical public health concern disproportionately affecting sexual and gender minority (SGM) youth and young adults. Greater understanding is needed of substance use patterns among these populations, as well as relationships betwee...

Background and objectives: Food shopping frequency (FSF) has emerged as a key consumer behavior linked to health outcomes. We assessed the association between FSF and both overall and central obesity using multiethnic data from the National Health an...

This nationwide study assessed public awareness related to radiation knowledge, interest in reconstruction, health risk perception, and information sources following the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant (FDNPP) accident. A web-based survey admin...

The experience of cancer may compromise core psychological functions such as affect regulation, symbolization, and mentalization in patients and caregivers, while also generating psychological distress among healthcare professionals and affecting the...

Burnout is a pressing matter among college students, particularly those navigating identity-related stressors and negative campus environments. This cross-sectional study examined relationships among identity distress, perceived chilly campus climate...

Background: AI chatbots are increasingly used to access health and nutrition information, but the quality and alignment of their responses with evidence-based dietary guidance remain uncertain. This study evaluated whether healthy eating recommendati...

Cyber Dating Abuse (CDA) is a public health concern among adolescents. This systematic review synthesized quantitative evidence on parenting dimensions in relation to CDA victimization, perpetration, and psychological adjustment following victimizati...

Kazakhstan has reduced perinatal and child mortality over the past decade, but much less is known about the health of the children who now survive. We analysed national routine health statistics for 2019–2025 covering 15 demographic, pregnancy,...

Suicidal behavior among minors remains a public health concern in Kazakhstan. This study examined trends in registered suicide deaths and attempts among children aged 5–17 years during 2020–2025. National administrative data were analyzed...

The objective of the research was to explore the relationship between depression, anxiety, well-being, and satisfaction with life in the Quechua population of southern Peru. Method: a predictive and cross-sectional study design was developed. There w...

Health-related physical fitness is relevant to health promotion, but adjunctive technologies should be evaluated within the populations studied. This randomized controlled trial examined whether repetitive peripheral magnetic stimulation (rPMS) after...

Psychology was, traditionally, seen as a vehicle to treat the psychologically troubled and psychiatrically ill. However, psychology can be very helpful in assisting the ill, lightening their psychological angst and emotional burden. This narrative re...

We examine outcomes associated with a 32-week concurrent training programme delivered in 2016 to older adults from San Rafael, rural Chile, using archived records from a controlled, non-randomised study. The training group (TG; $n=34$) was prescribed t...

General practitioners (GPs) are central to smoking cessation; however, their own experiences with smoking may influence cessation-related perceptions and self-reported practice measures. This study examined Australian GPs’ perceptions of smokin...

Despite the global proliferation of health models and health promotion frameworks, Indigenous populations, particularly Māori in Aotearoa New Zealand, continue to experience disproportionate health inequities and disparate outcomes. This article...

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Background: Longitudinal evidence on perinatal and infant mortality in Central Asia remains limited. We described prematurity, the liveborn birthweight distribution, survival of extremely low birthweight (ELBW, 500–999 g) infants, and mortality...

Background: More than half of patients treated with commonly used platinum- and taxane-based anti-cancer agents suffer painful chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy (CIPN). Non-Hispanic black (NHB) patients have a greater risk of experiencing CI...

Thirty-day hospital readmissions are widely used to assess outcomes following hospital discharge and may reflect clinical vulnerability, continuity of care, and healthcare organization. However, not all readmissions are potentially avoidable, and rea...

Functional decline in older adults can limit mobility, independence, and participation in daily activities. Nine square dance (NSD) is a simple exercise that may improve functional performance; however, the influence of the supporting surface remains...

Young people transitioning out of foster care may face interconnected challenges involving health, education, employment, housing, income and continuity of support. Yet care leavers also demonstrate agency and positive adaptation when dependable rela...

Wild mushroom intoxications are a recurrent seasonal public health concern, but long-term epidemiological data from Eastern Europe remain limited. This study characterized the long-term epidemiological patterns of wild mushroom intoxications in the R...

Background: Organized sport provides opportunities for children’s and adolescents’ psychological and social well-being, while family practices may facilitate participation and shape its meaning. Methods: This narrative review cites 40 sou...

This scoping review mapped the barriers to safe abortion and reproductive health services among youth between 15 and 24 years in low- and middle-income countries. Young people in low- and middle-income countries face persistent challenges due to soci...

Research has demonstrated a relationship between neighborhood walkability and obesity prevalence; greater walkability is generally linked to increased physical activity and thus lower obesity prevalence. Datasets from the Centers for Disease Control...

Introduction: India, the ‘Diabetes Capital of the World,’ is facing a rapid rise in diabetes cases, projected to nearly double by 2050. Physical activity plays a critical role in diabetes prevention and management, yet adherence remains l...

Inadequate residential indoor conditions contribute to heat stress, dampness-related illness, and particulate exposure, yet Depok City’s routine indoor air quality surveillance (Surveilans Kualitas Udara Dalam Ruang, SKUDR) has not been analyze...

People living with dementia are one of the populations most at risk of restrictive intervention during an acute hospital admission. These restrictive interventions are typically justified by staff concerns about patient safety and as a means of mitig...

The aim of the study was to compare a sample of Ukrainian active-duty military personnel with Swedish military veterans in terms of combat exposure, moral injury symptoms and indices of probable PTSD, depression and anxiety. Data collection took plac...

While notable progress has been made in preventing unintended pregnancies among adolescent girls in Lesotho, many remain vulnerable to HIV infection. As family planning services expand for young people through donor-funded projects, opportunities may...

This study investigates the ecopharmacodynamics of antiretrovirals (ARVs) through an integrated cyclic model that correlates population consumption, environmental fate, and human re-exposure. In the assessed scenario, incomplete excretion introduces...

Background: Natural disasters, particularly floods, represent a growing threat to health, with severe physical, emotional, and social consequences; however, evidence in Spanish populations remains scarce. This study aimed to compare the psychological...

Evidence on how organizational and technological factors are associated with perceived patient safety performance in community health centers remains limited in emerging health systems. This study aimed to examine the associations among organizationa...

The journal retracts the article titled “Evolution of Global Health and Psychosocial Factors among Hospital Workers during First Year of SARS-CoV-2 Pandemic: A Longitudinal Study” [...]