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Every year, Americans observe National Hispanic Heritage Month from September 15 to October 15, by celebrating the histories, cultures, and contributions of American citizens whose ancestors came from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean, and Central and South America. It was started as Hispanic Heritage Week in 1968 by President Lyndon Johnson and was expanded to the month-long observation by President Ronald Reagan in 1988. Today, 62.5 million people or 19 percent of the U.S. population are of Hispanic or Latino origin. This represents a significant increase from 2000, which registered the Hispanic population at 35.3 million or 13 percent of the total U.S. population.

As we approach World Ayurveda Day 2025, we should consider how chasing our dreams and goals impacts our mental health. The stress, anxiety, and depression that many people experience are now common issues. The World Health Organization (WHO) has reported a worrying 25% increase in mental health disorders worldwide, showing that we must act quickly. …

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Nature Medicine, Published online: 22 September 2025; doi:10.1038/s41591-025-03954-7

Analyses of 2024 daily mortality data from 654 regions in 32 European countries identified 62,775 heat-related deaths and informed a real-time early warning model that predicts heat-related health emergencies at least 1 week in advance.

Nature Medicine, Published online: 22 September 2025; doi:10.1038/s41591-025-03989-w

We introduce a diagnostic biomarker for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis that distinguishes it from similar conditions by examining a combination of plasma proteins. This innovation also offers insights into the underlying mechanisms of the disease, highlighting a compensatory process in skeletal muscle and bioenergetics that seems to start much earlier than previously thought.

Nature Medicine, Published online: 18 September 2025; doi:10.1038/s41591-025-03942-x

A model developed with data from 19,403 patients with colorectal cancer for prediction of 1-year mortality is used as a decision support tool in a prospective cohort, showing promising results in reducing postoperative complications.

Nature Medicine, Published online: 18 September 2025; doi:10.1038/s41591-025-03962-7

The arts, according to a systematic synthesis of data from 95 studies (across 26 countries), may support non-communicable disease prevention by providing opportunities for increased physical activity, and helping to address social forces that contribute to health inequities.

Nature Medicine, Published online: 17 September 2025; doi:10.1038/s41591-025-03614-w

A purpose-built implantable system based on biomimetic epidural electrical stimulation of the spinal cord reduces the severity of hypotensive complications in people with spinal cord injury and improves quality of life.

Nature Medicine, Published online: 17 September 2025; doi:10.1038/s41591-025-03990-3

For exposome research to make a difference, it must be diversified and translate into policies that protect health.

Nature Medicine, Published online: 17 September 2025; doi:10.1038/s41591-025-03988-x

We created and curated three benchmark datasets to assess large language model (LLM) performance on sleep and fitness tasks ranging from answering expert questions to real-world coaching scenarios. Fine-tuning the Gemini LLM on real-world coaching tasks and self-reported sleep-quality outcomes improved its performance and provided a benchmark for further development.