Does leptin (a hormone produced by fat cells) exacerbate the inflammatory response and contribute to systemic bone loss in the context of orthopedic implant failure?

A study evaluating the effectiveness of a respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) vaccine among US veterans aged 60 and older found that vaccination reduced the incidence of RSV infection by 78.1% compared to unvaccinated individuals. The vaccine also demonstrated high effectiveness against RSV-related hospitalizations and emergency care, supporting vaccination recommendations for this age group during the 2023-24 respiratory illness season.

This paper provides both a theoretical framework and practical strategies for supporting educator well-being at a time when teacher stress and burnout are major challenges in education. It suggests that transforming how we support teachers' social and emotional needs could be key to improving both educator retention and student outcomes.

This research suggests that galactooligosaccharides (GOS) supplements might offer a new way to help lactose intolerant people better tolerate dairy products by promoting beneficial gut bacteria.

This study investigates the impact of musculoskeletal pain on the sleep patterns of fishermen in various U.S. fisheries, revealing that many suffer from significant sleep deprivation, averaging only 3.5 to 4 hours of sleep per 24-hour period. The findings highlight a strong connection between pain and sleep disruption, emphasizing the need for injury prevention and improved treatment options for fishermen experiencing musculoskeletal disorders.

Researchers studied over 6 million births in Texas from 1996 to 2016 to see if government regulations requiring cleaner car emissions actually improved babies' health. This is one of the first large-scale studies to examine whether these expensive regulations delivered on their promise to protect public health.

The study identifies the SNP rs6543176 in the SLC9A2 gene as associated with extreme human longevity and reduced hypertension risk, while also suggesting an increased risk for cancer. Metabolomic analyses indicate that the longevity allele is linked to higher serine levels, which may relate to delayed mortality, prompting further investigation into SLC9A2's role in longevity and cancer susceptibility.

How should the field of psychosomatic medicine evolve to better represent the complex ways that mind, body, and social context interact to affect health? This letter to the editor explores the ongoing need to adapt the way we understand the connection between mind and body in the context of health, and how a name change represents a broader shift in the field.