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Despite major perturbations from sequential interventions, the Plasmodium falciparum population remained very large and retained the var population genetic characteristics of a high-transmission system.

Models were more consistent than individual experts but performed comparably to ensembles of many experts and relative performance varied by month, justifying the use of combined model and expert forecast methodologies.

Adiposity does not play a major role in head and neck cancer risk.

Spatiotemporal analysis of global kelch13 surveillance data reveals that artemisinin resistance is increasing in East Africa, mirroring patterns previously observed in Southeast Asia.

A pioneering Bolivian seroepidemiological study employed innovative serological and neutralization assays as highly effective complements to genomic surveillance, delivering critical insights into SARS-CoV-2 variant circulation and informing public health strategies.

Higher body mass index has a wide range of harmful health effects, which sometimes appear to be more pronounced in men, suggesting that higher BMI may be one of the factors contributing to differences in lifespan between men and women.

A pronounced and consistent healthy vaccinee effect has been identified in rigorously conducted vaccine effectiveness studies, specifically within the first 6 months post-vaccination and among older or clinically vulnerable individuals, likely driven by lower vaccination rates among severely ill populations.