Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) are of increasing concern for society and national
governments, as well as globally due to their high mortality rate. The main risk factors of …

This review of trends in worldwide asthma prevalence starts with defining how asthma
prevalence is measured in populations and how it is analysed. Four population studies of …

Nonpharmaceutical interventions (NPIs) have been employed to reduce the transmission of
severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), yet these measures are …

To elucidate the genetics of coronary artery disease (CAD) in the Japanese population, we
conducted a large-scale genome-wide association study of 168,228 individuals of Japanese …

The link between depression and anxiety status and cancer outcomes has been well-
documented but remains unclear. We comprehensively quantified the association between …

Fruit and vegetables (F&V) have been a cornerstone of healthy dietary recommendations;
the 2015–2020 US Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommend that F&V constitute one …

Background Accurate and up-to-date assessment of demographic metrics is crucial for
understanding a wide range of social, economic, and public health issues that affect …

Background Leukemias are a group of life-threatening malignant disorders of the blood and
bone marrow. The incidence of leukemia varies by pathological types and among different …

Background As the number of older people globally increases, health systems need to be
reformed to meet the growing need for medical resources. A few previous studies reported …

As one of the most ubiquitous diagnostic imaging tests in medical practice, chest
radiography requires timely reporting of potential findings and diagnosis of diseases in the …