This study assessed the relationship between street-level greenspace and cardiovascular health (CVH) in a cohort of US children using deep learning analysis of street-view imagery. While a higher density of street-view trees was associated with better CVH scores in late adolescence, no significant associations were found longitudinally or cumulatively across different developmental stages. Overall, the findings suggest limited evidence of a connection between greenspace and children's CVH, with potential variations depending on growth stages.

This study shows that relatively simple lifestyle changes like diet and exercise can reduce blood levels of specialized fat molecules linked to diabetes and heart disease. This 3-month lifestyle intervention reduced harmful blood lipids and improved insulin sensitivity by 57% in obese individuals.

This research article analyzes the political factors influencing 16 nations' responses to the COVID-19 pandemic. Utilizing a qualitative case study approach and a "three Is" framework (institutions, ideas, interests), the study examines how political systems, ideologies, and the interests of various actors shaped pandemic management.

While most whey proteins don't survive digestion intact, the few that do might be enough to provide health benefits. Understanding this process opens new possibilities for developing functional foods and therapeutic proteins that can survive the journey through our digestive system.

This research article details a community-engaged study designed to investigate the impact of wildfire smoke exposure during pregnancy on infant health in Klamath County, Oregon, an area with high rates of infant mortality and low birth weight.

This study aims to create a feasible framework for incorporating trauma-informed practices into school-based physical activity programs. Using a modified Delphi approach, researchers identified thirty-three practices that address safety, communication, empowerment, emotion management, instructor support, and cultural issues, which can help meet the social and emotional needs of trauma-exposed youth. The findings provide a foundation for developing tools to promote these practices in schools.

This research helps bridge an important gap between robotics technology and real-world implementation in nursing homes. As our society grapples with caring for an aging population, these insights could help shape the development of robots that meaningfully support both residents and caregivers in nursing facilities.

The findings suggest that while robots won't replace human caregivers, they could help maintain residents' quality of life by facilitating physical activity and social interaction, particularly during times when staff are stretched thin.

The study investigates the impact of COVID-19 on frailty among older Veterans, revealing that those infected with the virus experienced a significant increase in frailty compared to matched uninfected controls. Specifically, COVID-19 survivors accrued 1.54 times more new frailty deficits, with common issues including fatigue, anemia, and muscle atrophy, indicating long-term health implications for this population.

This study, using data from two large national registries, found that planned home births for low-risk pregnancies are just as safe as planned birth center births. Outcomes, including transfer rates, maternal and neonatal hospitalization, hemorrhage, NICU admission, and perinatal death, were comparable between the two birth settings. These findings challenge the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists' (ACOG) recommendation against planned home births and suggest that both home and birth center births offer similar levels of safety for low-risk pregnancies.

Metabolism plays a crucial role in both aging and aging-related diseases, but the metabolites that serve as pivotal biomarkers of aging are not fully known. This study analyzes metabolites in plasma of Long Life Family Study participants to characterize metabolic markers of chronological age, aging, extreme longevity, and mortality.

Whey protein digestion is more complex than previously thought, and the breakdown products could provide health benefits beyond just basic nutrition. The study also shows we need better lab methods to study food digestion.

This study investigated the impact of reduced cocaine use on immune function among participants with Cocaine Use Disorder in a 12-week trial. The findings indicated that those receiving high-value reinforcers for abstinence showed the most significant reductions in use and notable changes in immune markers, suggesting that reducing cocaine use may enhance immune health.

The research discusses highway reclamation, which involves removing or burying highways to enhance urban areas and promote population health, as part of recent U.S. infrastructure initiatives. It highlights the potential for these projects to inadvertently cause gentrification and emphasizes the need for a framework to evaluate their true impacts on neighborhood environments and health outcomes.