August 26, 2026

How is the global health workforce changing?

The global health workforce increased by 199% over 33 years, with women accounting for most of the growth, according to a systematic analysis for the Global Burden of Disease Study 2023 published in The Lancet Public Health.

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August 20, 2026

Prenatal fluoride exposure may be linked to lower fluid reasoning

Inverse associations emerged at concentrations near the current US recommended level for fluoridated water.

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August 17, 2026

Does Poor Oral Health Raise Autoimmune Disease Risk?

A study of more than 450,000 participants linked self-reported oral health issues with an increased risk of incident autoimmune diseases, though the investigators cautioned that the findings do not establish causality.

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August 17, 2026

Does Poor Oral Health Raise Autoimmune Disease Risk?

A study of more than 450,000 participants linked self-reported oral health issues with an increased risk of incident autoimmune diseases, though the investigators cautioned that the findings do not establish causality.

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August 13, 2026

Is childhood maltreatment tied to epigenetic aging?

Court-documented maltreatment was associated with small differences in GrimAge and DunedinPACE in sixth decade of life, but neither difference was statistically significant.

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August 12, 2026

Product Labels Miss Hidden Chemicals

Testing found that nearly 60% of top-rated "Go" products failed contamination testing.

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July 07, 2026

Medical Oddities: When a Brush Beats a Scalpel

This research roundup has brain drama, bleeding control, skin science, and tiny brushes.

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June 18, 2026

Medical Oddities: Gummies Good for the Gums

From gummies to hookworms, trackers to vibrating pills, medicine took some unexpected turns this week.

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June 15, 2026

RA Genetics May Reveal Link to Gum Disease

Analysis of East Asian genetic data found a modest inverse association between rheumatoid arthritis susceptibility and periodontitis risk, though researchers said the findings require confirmation in independent cohorts.

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June 11, 2026

Psychologists, Physicians Scarcer in Rural Areas?

National survey data found lower per-capita representation across 23 occupations in nonmetropolitan communities, with the largest workforce differences observed among psychologists, physicians, and surgeons.

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