Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is an autoimmune disease with protean manifestations
that predominantly affects young women. Certain ethnic groups are more vulnerable than …

Objectives We aimed to provide the most updated estimates on the global burden of
inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) to improve management strategies. Design We extracted …

Background Cancer is one of the leading causes of death and a main economic burden in
China. Investigating the differences in cancer patterns and control strategies between China …

Atmospheric ammonia (NH 3) released from agriculture is contributing significantly to
acidification and atmospheric NH 3 may have on human health is much less readily …

Background The American Heart Association, in conjunction with the National Institutes of
Health, annually reports the most up-to-date statistics related to heart disease, stroke, and …

Background A significant proportion of premature deaths globally are related to metabolic
diseases in young adults. We examined the global trends and mortality of metabolic …

The obesity epidemic shows no signs of abatement. Genetics and overnutrition together with
a dramatic decline in physical activity are the alleged main causes for this pandemic. While …

Background The drive to reduce the negative impact of the global food system on the
environment and human health, and to feed a growing global population, has led to the …

Despite advances in acute management and prevention of cerebrovascular disease, stroke
and vascular cognitive impairment together remain the world's leading cause of death and …

Abstract The German National Cohort (NAKO) is a multidisciplinary, population-based
prospective cohort study that aims to investigate the causes of widespread diseases, identify …