Are Working Conditions of Nurses Associated With Nutrition, Physical Activity, and Stress Levels?
Int Nurs Rev. 2025 Dec;72(4):e70133. doi: 10.1111/inr.70133. ABSTRACT AIM: This study aimed to examine the associations between working conditions and nurses’ stress levels, nutritional status, and physical activity in Türkiye. BACKGROUND: Nurses often face challenging working conditions that may lead to both psychological and physiological issues. METHODS: Data were collected from 825 female nurses aged […]
Developing and testing a digital harm reduction app for GBMSM engaging in chemsex: a feasibility study grounded in users’ lived experiences
Harm Reduct J. 2025 Nov 21;22(1):189. doi: 10.1186/s12954-025-01338-1. ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: Chemsex, involving substances like methamphetamine, GHB/GBL, and mephedrone among gay, bisexual, and other men who have sex with men (GBMSM), poses HIV and health concerns. Despite existing integrated care programs, uptake remains low, highlighting a missed opportunity for self-help harm-reduction digital strategies. This study employs […]
Prime Editing Unlocks a Universal Strategy for Restoring Lost Proteins
Genetic disorders due to early termination of codons take up nearly one quarter of known pathogenic human mutations. The existing genome editing therapies typically involve a separate treatment for each individual pathogenic variant, which reduces the speed with which these treatments can be invented and implemented. The strategy described in the article is known as […]
Long COVID Patterns in the RECOVER-Adult Study
Long COVID-19 is a post-acute condition characterized by persistent or recurrent symptoms lasting at least 3 months after SARS-CoV-2 infection. It can present in continuous, relapsing, or progressive patterns, which affect many organ systems. Many individuals have experiences of ongoing systems globally, yet clinical histories of Long COVID are not properly defined. It is partly […]
Smartphone habits are stronger in spaces chosen out of habit
Sci Rep. 2025 Nov 21;15(1):41252. doi: 10.1038/s41598-025-25174-2. ABSTRACT Habits are a fundamental driver of human behavior. However, prior research has largely studied habits in isolation. This study investigates spatial and smartphone habits-two cornerstone habits in contemporary society-in tandem, revealing the multiplicative ways in which habitual processes can underlie human behavior. We provide evidence that smartphone […]
Audio and video nearables for monitoring respiratory rate in sleeping dogs
Sci Rep. 2025 Nov 21;15(1):41374. doi: 10.1038/s41598-025-25305-9. ABSTRACT Continuous monitoring of respiratory rate (RR) in dogs is critical for early detection of respiratory and cardiac conditions. However, current solutions are often invasive, or impractical for at-home use. This study aims to evaluate four smartphone-based nearable methods (two audio-based and two video-based) for non-invasive RR monitoring […]
Leveraging No-Code Digital Platforms for Designing an Integrated Smartphone-Based Ecological Momentary Intervention With Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Mental Health Care: Development and Usability Study
JMIR Form Res. 2025 Nov 21;9:e77036. doi: 10.2196/77036. ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: The rising burden of disease associated with mental disorders calls for evidence-based psychological interventions that can be swiftly scaled up. Blending smartphone-based mental health apps (MHapps) for delivering ecological momentary interventions (EMIs) with traditional in-person interventions may have the benefits of improving treatment adherence, facilitating […]
Increasing Physical Activity via Provider Support and Engagement Using a Digital Health Platform in Adults With Multiple Sclerosis: Protocol for a Randomized Controlled Trial
JMIR Res Protoc. 2025 Nov 21;14:e72213. doi: 10.2196/72213. ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: The benefits of physical activity are well established in people with multiple sclerosis (MS); yet, most people with MS are insufficiently active. Although many apps and devices are available to promote physical activity, these are not connected to electronic health records (EHRs), making it difficult […]
Growing Cancer Risk? Agricultural Practices Linked to Melanoma Clusters
Melanoma incidence in the United States has tripled since 1975, and despite therapeutic advances, thousands are expected to die during 2025. Ultraviolet (UV) radiation remains the leading environmental risk factor, yet studies on melanoma risk among agricultural and outdoor workers show mixed results. This is mainly because of misclassification of outcomes, occupation, and exposure. Previous […]
Impact of Rural Obstetric Bypass on Severe Maternal Morbidity and Mortality
Severe maternal morbidity and mortality (SMMM) is a major public health concern in the U.S., disproportionately affecting rural communities due to reduced access to obstetric care, long travel distances, and structural inequities. In South Carolina, there is a high maternal mortality and extensive rural obstetric unit closures. Many rural residents travel to urban hospitals for […]
