Studien & Berichte

South Korea's public health initiative 'AGIJIGI' begins recruiting newborns for whole-genome sequencing to identify treatable rare genetic disorders before symptoms appear.

Samsung Seoul Hospital was selected as lead institute for a new Korean ARPA‑H research project aimed at addressing elderly depression and mental‑health crises in Korea’s super‑aged society.

Korea Disease Control Agency will revamp TB strain genotyping using whole-genome sequencing to better identify transmission links, aiming to meet the 2027 target of <20 cases per 100,000.

The 2025 Korean injury report shows 98,615 ER cases, with children prone to falls and seniors to slips, 23.8% hospitalized and 2.3% mortality.

Canadians providing unpaid care over 20 hours weekly show more depressive symptoms and lower life satisfaction, study shows.

A review of 74 studies by USC researchers found that physical activity during leisure time is linked to reduced dementia risk, whereas heavy physical labor jobs may increase risk.

A recent report in The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition argues that adding potassium to sodium‑reduction diets may better manage high blood pressure.

A WHO/IARC report forecasts a 66.7% increase in cancer incidence by 2050, highlighting prevention potential and greater impact on low‑income nations.

A US study reports that recipients of varicella, COVID‑19, HPV and shingles vaccines have a markedly lower risk of developing idiopathic uveitis, with varicella showing the strongest effect.

A study published in The Lancet Healthy Longevity finds that managing modifiable risk factors can significantly reduce dementia risk, highlighting need for personalized approaches.

Ireland pledged €12.5 million to WHO to accelerate affordable assistive technology, targeting 2.5 billion people worldwide through digital solutions and training.

A Lancet study shows Chile's Food Labelling and Advertising Law lowers overweight and obesity risk among children by promoting healthier eating habits.