Researchers found that eye-level neighborhood characteristics and residents’ perceptions of their surrounding environment are associated with sleep health among working adults in Tokyo. Streetscapes with a greater sense of enclosure and perceived safety were linked to longer sleep duration, while greenery may support sleep indirectly by enhancing feelings of safety. 

Safflower has been used in traditional Chinese medicine for over two thousand years to promote blood circulation, yet the genetic machinery behind its most valuable medicinal compounds has remained largely mysterious. 

Researchers developed a battery-free hydrogel bioelectronic patch that wirelessly monitors periodontal inflammation and releases miRNA therapy in response to disease-related enzyme activity. The device links local inflammation sensing with immune modulation, offering a new approach for integrated monitoring and treatment of periodontitis.

A research team has found that frequent exposure to laboratory chemicals and low consumption of antioxidant-rich foods are jointly associated with a greater likelihood of self-reported health symptoms among young scientists. 

Adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) have been linked to increased risk of chronic diseases in adulthood. Heavy drinking, a common behavioral response to childhood adversity, may further amplify health risks. This study investigated whether heavy drinking modifies the association between ACEs and cardiometabolic multimorbidity in middle-aged and older Chinese adults. Results showed that heavy drinking significantly strengthened the adverse effects of ACEs on cardiometabolic health. These findings underscore the importance of addressing both childhood trauma and alcohol use in preventing cardiometabolic diseases.

Sarcopenia, the age-related loss of muscle mass and function, has been associated with various adverse health outcomes. However, its relationship with infection risk remains unclear. This prospective cohort study of 458,332 participants from the UK Biobank examined the association between sarcopenia and the long-term risk of overall infections and specific infectious diseases. Our findings highlight the importance of maintaining muscle health for immune function and infection prevention. The study provides new evidence for the role of sarcopenia as a modifiable risk factor for infectious disease susceptibility.