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This study examined the link between extreme heat waves and age-adjusted cardio-kideny-metabolic mortality in US counties from 2010 to 2019

Lifestyle factors, including physical activity, dietary patterns, sleep, stress response, social connections, and use of risky substances, are increasingly recognized as predictors of cardiovascular disease (CVD) and cardiovascular health, with significant overlap between the American Heart Association's Life's Essential 8 guidelines and the 6 pillars of Lifestyle Medicine (LM). Assessing and addressing lifestyle factors have a foundational role in the prevention and management of cardiovascular disease and improving cardiovascular health.

Incorporating human behavioral factors into travel demand analysis is increasingly critical in transportation planning. Perceived security is a key behavioral factor influencing urban travelers’ choices, particularly for active transportation modes like cycling and vulnerable road users like women. While prior studies have explored certain aspects of perceived security —mainly for pedestrians—the application of Machine Learning (ML) models to predict cyclists’ perceived security remains a relatively developing research area.

This article analyses over 1,200 legal and policy documents from 193 countries to assess global efforts toward educational equity, focusing on barriers related to income, disability, gender, and discrimination. It reveals significant gaps, including tuition fees before secondary school, lack of protections against sexual harassment and disability discrimination, and limited provisions for inclusive education.