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A recent study found that many women treated for recurrent UTIs didn't have UTIs at all. Instead, their symptoms were caused by hormonally driven inflammation and pelvic floor dysfunction.
Wolverhampton Wood Recycling's bigger premises will bring more volunteers together, its founders say.
Medicare launched a pilot program that could streamline the process to get GLP-1s, with some seniors paying just $50 a month. But many people with the most serious illnesses won't get that discount.
Engaging in positive shared experiences serves as a protective barrier for the cardiovascular system. Joy and contentment trigger the release of brain chemicals that actively diminish inflammation.
A charity built 96 bridges to connect communities separated by rivers and gorges. A new study looks at the life-changing impact of a concrete-and-steel pedestrian crossing.
Two deaths associated with the measles outbreak in Pennsylvania prompted messaging from the health secretary that both encouraged and undermined vaccinations.
Researchers and advocates are applauding the changes that Meta agreed to make for minors on Instagram and Facebook. Cutting kids off at night and during the school day are two big changes.
The federal government recruits top experts to volunteer to advise on pressing research issues of the day. Since President Trump took office, hundreds of these experts have been dismissed.
The disorder may affect hundreds of thousands of people in the UK, but many face significant delays in getting a diagnosis.
Obsessing over your looks should not take up all your energy, says psychologist Diana Hill. If you're struggling with uncomfortable thoughts about your body, ground yourself with these techniques.
Costs are spiralling out of control as unregulated private providers capitalise on demand, say managers.
The disorder may affect hundreds of thousands in the UK, but many face delays in getting a diagnosis.
Grammy award-winning soprano Angel Bluehow discusses how a recent health diagnosis has affected her.
Hundreds have fallen ill with salmonella infections in an outbreak linked to imported eggs.
Close to 500 people have become ill with salmonella linked to imported eggs, say UK authorities who are investigating more clusters.
A big glass of moo juice — no, make that several glasses a day — is common in Rwanda. Is that too much of a good thing?
Amid a record-setting outbreak of the diarrhea-causing parasite, food safety advocates say risks to food production are increasing.
A team looked at 80 major trials involving nearly 30,000 people and found that nicotine vapes were more effective than traditional aids, increasing the success rate by about 60 percent.
U.S. health officials have approved a groundbreaking pancreatic cancer drug that offers a new approach to treating the deadly form of cancer, by blocking a protein that fuels tumor growth in the vast majority of cases.
The Bridge program, which began July 1, makes some Medicare beneficiaries eligible for obesity drugs for $50 a month. CVS and Walgreens say they've each already filled 100,000 such prescriptions.
Recalls of lettuce, jalapeno peppers and eggs because of foodborne illness outbreaks have put a spotlight on the safety of the U.S. food supply. How much do the recalls tell us?
Indiana is the latest state to experiment with limiting what hospitals can charge, to try to get a handle on high health costs.
This illustrated guide has evidence-backed advice on how to support fertility for both men and women, including which foods to eat and which activities to avoid.
Playing football has long been linked to the brain disease known as CTE, but how prevalent it is is still unknown. A new study of former NFL players who died recently found that at least 25% had CTE.
A Pennsylvania summer camp helps children who have survived brain injuries. But the future of federal funding for brain injury research, as well as grants to states to help such patients, is in limbo.
Most evacuees have been allowed to return to their homes near burn zones in Spokane, despite concerns about lingering toxins.
A €1 million investment for Maynooth University is set to allow for research into how sleep influences mental health and why disruptions to sleep are linked to conditions such as depression, anxiety, ...
A Pennsylvania summer camp helps children who have survived brain injuries. But the future of federal funding for brain injury research, and grants to states to help such patients, is in limbo.
Irish-led research is to examine why disruption to sleep is linked to conditions such as depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder and schizophrenia. Researchers at Maynooth University will investigate ...
A drug bust involving an alleged cocaine ring at Penn State has drawn attention to drug use on college campuses, but research shows the big risk to students is alcohol.
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