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Science Paper Targets the Genetics of South America’s Main Malaria Mosquito

The paper focuses on population genomics in Anopheles darlingi.
The species is described as South America’s principal malaria vector.
Genomic work can improve understanding of regional mosquito population structure.
The supplied source provided citation-level information only.

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DT Editorial Team·Mar 29, 2026·via science.org

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Nature Study Maps Why Some Viruses Haunt Us for Life

Epstein-Barr viral load nearly doubles in heavy smokers compared to non-smokers
Men carry higher viral loads than women across all seven persistent viruses studied
High Epstein-Barr load is identified as a causal risk factor for Hodgkin lymphoma

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DT Editorial Team·Mar 26, 2026·via medicalxpress.com

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Six Hours of Daily Screen Time Correlates With Measurable Cardiovascular Risk in Young Adults

Young adults with 6+ hours of daily recreational screen time show measurably worse blood pressure, cholesterol, and BMI
The primary mechanism is sedentary behavior — extended sitting impairs the metabolic signaling that muscle activity provides
Cardiovascular risk behaviors established in young adulthood set trajectories that play out over decades
The study cannot establish causality definitively; longitudinal research with behavioral interventions is needed
Current guidelines already recommend interrupting prolonged sitting; this study extends that urgency to younger adults

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DT Editorial Team·Mar 24, 2026·via medicalxpress.com

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More than 150,000 uncounted Covid-19 deaths occurred early in the pandemic, a study finds

Study: 150,000 COVID Deaths Went Uncounted in Pandemic's Early Years

AI-assisted research estimates 155,000 COVID deaths went uncounted outside hospitals in 2020 and 2021
The official toll of 840,000 may have been undercounted by roughly 16 percent
Rural areas and racial minority communities had the highest rates of unrecognized COVID mortality
The findings highlight gaps in US death reporting infrastructure that remain partially unresolved

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DT Editorial Team·Mar 19, 2026·4 min read·via statnews.com

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Physical activity for public health in the 21st century - Nature Medicine

Physical Activity Must Become a Pillar of 21st-Century Public Health

Global physical inactivity rates are stagnant despite extensive evidence of health benefits
Structural factors like car-centric cities drive inactivity more than individual choices
Health systems need to integrate exercise referral pathways as standard clinical practice

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DT Editorial Team·Mar 16, 2026·4 min read·via nature.com

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Modifiable risk factors drive a large share of the global cancer burden - Nature Medicine

Lifestyle Factors Drive Nearly Half of Global Cancer Cases

Modifiable factors like tobacco, obesity, and alcohol drive a large share of global cancer cases
Growing obesity rates are increasing cancer burden as smoking rates decline
Prevention interventions could save hundreds of thousands of lives annually

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DT Editorial Team·Mar 16, 2026·4 min read·via nature.com

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PFAS 'Forever Chemicals' Found on California Produce

PFAS residues detected on fruits and vegetables from California growing regions
Certain pesticide formulations identified as a pathway for PFAS contamination on crops
Forever chemicals persist indefinitely on produce and can accumulate in agricultural soil

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DT Editorial Team·Mar 14, 2026·4 min read·via medicalxpress.com

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A 1% Drop in Measles Vaccination Could Cause 17,000 Annual Cases

1% annual MMR decline could trigger 17,000 cases and 36 deaths yearly
Measles requires 93-95% vaccination for herd immunity
Several U.S. states already below 90% kindergarten MMR coverage
Geographic clustering of unvaccinated populations amplifies outbreak risk

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DT Editorial Team·Mar 10, 2026·4 min read·via medicalxpress.com

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Casey Means, a MAHA leader, makes bid to be nation’s top doctor

Casey Means, MAHA Movement Leader, Faces Senate Hearing for Surgeon General Nomination

Dr. Casey Means, Stanford-trained physician and MAHA leader, faces Senate confirmation for Surgeon General
Means champions metabolic health reform and prevention-focused approach to chronic disease
Medical establishment has raised concerns about her divergence from mainstream medical consensus
If confirmed, she plans to issue advisories on processed food and push nutrition program reforms
Senate committee hearing featured polarized questioning reflecting broader health policy divisions

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DT Editorial Team·Feb 25, 2026·4 min read·via statnews.com

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Measles cases are rising. Other vaccine-preventable infections could be next.

Measles Cases Are Surging Across the U.S., and Experts Warn Other Vaccine-Preventable Diseases Could Follow

982 confirmed measles cases across nearly half of U.S. states in 2026, all linked to unvaccinated individuals
Measles requires 95% population immunity for herd protection, making it the first disease to break through when vaccination rates drop
Mumps, hepatitis B, pertussis, and varicella could follow as the same declining vaccination trends affect multiple diseases
Two doses of MMR vaccine are 97% effective, making every current case entirely preventable
The U.S. may lose its measles elimination status, reversing a public health achievement that stood since 2000

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DT Editorial Team·Feb 21, 2026·7 min read·via technologyreview.com

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Not Just Sports and Car Crashes: Five Myths About Traumatic Brain Injury Debunked

110 people sustain a traumatic brain injury daily in New Zealand — 93% are mild
Falls, not sports or car crashes, account for nearly half of all TBI cases
Adults aged 65+ are now the most affected demographic, driven primarily by falls
Māori communities and males experience disproportionately higher TBI rates
Many injuries are preventable through fall-prevention programs and home safety measures

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DT Editorial Team·Feb 21, 2026·6 min read·via medicalxpress.com

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‘Get vaccinated': Uptick in mumps reported in Maryland (via nbcwashington.com)

Maryland Mumps Cases Already Six Times Last Year's Total Just Two Months Into 2026

Maryland reports 26 mumps cases (19 confirmed, 7 probable) in early 2026 vs. 4 for all of 2025
Most infections concentrated in the Baltimore metropolitan area
Majority of cases involved vaccinated individuals — MMR is 85% effective against mumps
Health officials say overall public risk is low due to high vaccination rates
At least five other states also reported mumps cases by late January 2026

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DT Editorial Team·Feb 21, 2026·5 min read·via medicalxpress.com

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Toxic metals found in bananas after Brazil mining disaster

Toxic Metals Found in Bananas and Crops a Decade After Brazil's Worst Mining Disaster

Bananas grown near Brazil's 2015 Fundão dam collapse contain toxic metals posing health risks to children under six
Five heavy metals including lead and cadmium were detected in bananas, cassava, and cocoa crops
Cocoa pulp exceeded international safety limits for copper and lead concentrations
Cumulative lifetime exposure could increase carcinogenic risk to the central nervous system and digestive tract
Researchers from Brazil and Spain call for systematic food safety monitoring in mining-affected agricultural zones

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DT Editorial Team·Feb 17, 2026·5 min read·via sciencedaily.com

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The Download: the rise of luxury car theft, and fighting antimicrobial resistance

The Rise of Luxury Car Theft and the AI-Powered Fight Against Antimicrobial Resistance

Criminal networks use relay devices, CAN bus injectors, and GPS jammers to steal luxury vehicles at scale
César de la Fuente uses AI to discover potential antibiotics from extinct organisms, human proteins, and metagenomic data
Antimicrobial resistance kills an estimated 1.27 million people annually, and the new drug pipeline has slowed dramatically
AI can evaluate millions of candidate molecules far faster than traditional screening methods
Both stories highlight how morally neutral technology can serve destructive or life-saving purposes

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DT Editorial Team·Feb 17, 2026·4 min read·via technologyreview.com

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How Strategic Water Treatment Changes Stopped a Legionnaires' Disease Outbreak

34 Legionnaires' disease cases and 2 deaths in Grand Rapids traced to undisinfected groundwater supply
Elevated assimilable organic carbon in groundwater fueled Legionella bacterial growth in distribution pipes
Chloramine disinfection reduced Legionella to undetectable levels and stopped all new cases immediately
First documented outbreak halted through disinfection of previously untreated groundwater
Thousands of U.S. communities relying on undisinfected groundwater may face similar unrecognized risks

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DT Editorial Team·Feb 17, 2026·5 min read·via medicalxpress.com

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Can Outsourcing Public Health Care Work? A Global Review of 80 Studies

The review analyzed over 80 peer-reviewed studies from countries across South Africa, Brazil, India, Iran, and Bolivia
Contracting out improved primary care access in remote areas but showed inconsistent results on service quality
Community participation models like Brazil's health councils with veto powers were linked to measurably better health outcomes

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DT Editorial Team·Feb 14, 2026·2 min read·via medicalxpress.com

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WHO slams US-funded newborn vaccine trial as "unethical"

WHO Condemns US-Funded Newborn Hepatitis B Vaccine Trial as Unethical

The $1.6M CDC-funded trial would study 14,500 infants, withholding the birth dose from half in a country where 1 in 5 carry hepatitis B
Over 115 countries include the hepatitis B birth dose in their immunization schedules; the vaccine has been used for 30+ years
Guinea-Bissau suspended the trial pending review; Africa CDC is sending an evaluation team

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DT Editorial Team·Feb 14, 2026·2 min read·via arstechnica.com

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Will Trump's Assault on Human Health Matter in Texas? - CleanTechnica

Trump Administration's Fossil Fuel Push Raises Alarm Over Public Health in Texas

Three major environmental rollbacks target emission standards and mercury rules
Two Texas coal plants receive extended pollution deadlines
Health advocates warn of increased premature deaths and rising costs

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DT Editorial Team·Feb 12, 2026·3 min read·via cleantechnica.com

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Why a change in fentanyl use has helped drive fewer overdose deaths

How a Shift From Injecting to Smoking Fentanyl Is Helping Reduce Overdose Deaths

U.S. overdose deaths are declining after 25 years of steady increases
Users switching from injecting to smoking fentanyl reduces sudden fatal overdoses
Harm reduction groups providing smoking supplies see rapid adoption by users

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DT Editorial Team·Feb 12, 2026·3 min read·via statnews.com

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74% of Neurodivergent Youth Report Dating Abuse, Study Finds

A Boston University study finds 74% of neurodivergent youth with dating partners experienced some form of abuse
Psychological abuse was most prevalent at 66%, followed by cyber abuse at 56% and sexual abuse at 33%
The odds of dating violence victimization were approximately double those of neurotypical peers across all categories

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DT Editorial Team·Feb 12, 2026·3 min read·via medicalxpress.com

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