Tag: epidemiology
Trace Lithium in Drinking Water Linked to Lower Suicide and Dementia Rates Across Decades of Research
Fifty years of epidemiological evidence, spanning the United States, Japan, Europe, and Scandinavia, suggests that naturally occurring trace lithium in…
Dementia risk factors vary dramatically by country, USC study of 214,000 adults reveals
A USC-led study of 214,000 older adults across 14 countries finds that dementia risk factors vary widely by geographic region,…
UK flu and COVID-19 surveillance data to May 2027 shows continued monitoring amid seasonal trends
The UK Office for National Statistics released its week 20 national flu and COVID-19 surveillance report, providing epidemiological data through…
WHO projects cancer cases to nearly double by 2050, warns of urgent global action needed
The World Health Organization warns that new cancer cases are projected to nearly double by 2050. With 20.6 million cases…
Mathematical Model Shows Cannibalism Drives Population-Wide Disease Risk, Study Finds
A mathematical modelling study published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences shows that sustained cannibalism leads to…
England’s weekly death toll falls below historical average as summer conditions ease pressure on health system
Weekly all-cause mortality surveillance in England for the week ending 12 July 2026 fell within expected seasonal ranges, reflecting typical…
Alcohol ranks among most dangerous drugs globally, yet cultural acceptance masks health risks
Alcohol ranks among the most dangerous drugs globally based on epidemiological harm assessments, yet remains deeply integrated into social rituals…
CDC Data Gaps Create ‘Dangerous Blind Spots’ in Disease Tracking, Researchers Warn
Restricted access to CDC data on maternal health, influenza, and communicable diseases is creating critical gaps in public health surveillance,…