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Many of us have grown up hearing the mantra that breakfast is the most important meal of the day, yet children's cereals fall short of that standard. That is the takeaway of new research analyzing child-targeted cereals…
Alongside growing evidence of the domestic spread of such resistant strains in Europe over the past two years, this poses a significant challenge for future treatment options for one of the most common sexually…
South Africa has the largest HIV epidemic in the world, with adolescent girls and young women ages 15–24 at the highest risk of getting HIV. HIV prevalence among girls and women in this age group is roughly double that…
The parents of the four naturally conceived girls were taken by "immense surprise" with the pregnancy, the hospital said.
The cause can be hidden or buried, says Dr Itamar Shatz, a lecturer at Cambridge University who is publishing a book on the subject this week.
Anita Le Brun, the face of a campaign to allow for alcohol to be served at care homes without a licence, is celebrating its success.
Ravika is one of hundreds of women who are noticing early pregnancy signs through the data on their fitness trackers.
Hormonal imbalances can play a key role in anxiety and poor sleep. By understanding how the endocrine system affects mood and rest, individuals can take practical steps to improve hormonal balance and ...
An operation left Donna Davies in constant pain but she only felt believed when her husband spoke up.
Three women describe how endometriosis has affected their careers, as an inquiry takes place.
More than three million people in the UK work night shifts, which can greatly impact their health. What can be done to help them?
Think obesity is just a lack of willpower? A psychologist reveals why the reality is much more complex and how to heal.
Extreme heat not only tires the body, but also has significant effects on mental health, increasing anxiety, irritability, and sleep disturbances.
Psychology analyzes how experiences, emotions, and new priorities can influence self-care among some women as they move through different stages of life ...
A neuroimaging meta-analysis found that sleep disorders are linked to structural changes in brain regions involved in attention, decision-making and emotion.
Actor Daneka Etchells is performing in a show which reflects her experiences of "medical gaslighting".
Researchers estimate that more than 80 million U.S. adults are living with obstructive sleep apnea, a condition in which the soft tissue at the back of the throat collapses and blocks the airway during sleep. This…
Cases caused by the amoeba, Naegleria fowleri, have numbered in the hundreds since 1960 – but it can quickly prove fatal if not diagnosed correctly.
There's a small fire isolated in your kitchen. If you had the right tool, you might be able to put it out. But before you can, the sprinklers turn on and flood your entire house. An automatic response to an issue has now…
All newborn babies in England will be tested for the genetic disease spinal muscular atrophy (SMA), as part of a major study.
Faculty members at the University of Colorado Anschutz School of Medicine are working together across academic departments to learn more about how menopausal hormone therapy, sometimes referred to as hormone replacement…
Body Mass Index (BMI) has long been used in public health and clinical settings as a simple tool to classify an individual's physical status based on their height and weight. Originally developed in the 1830s by Belgian…
When healthcare answers are delayed, the psychological impact can be profound. Why prolonged waiting can feel threatening, and how compassionate communication can help patients.
The nine types of stalling that researchers say can reveal something deeper about us and why it's not always bad.
Sleep disorder cases in South Korea rose 24% in four years, with the sharpest increase seen among children under 10 and teenagers.
PAX Health today announced its acquisition of MAKRAF IME, a New Jersey statewide psychology and neuropsychology Independent Medical Examination provider group.
An NHS trial over 10 years followed nearly 3,500 men who received focal therapy, a less invasive treatment.
Migraines, digestive problems, anxiety and depression can be part of endometriosis, although they are often interpreted as separate conditions. Research led by the Sant Pau Research Institute (IR Sant Pau) and published…
Perimenopause uncertainty is prevalent among 34% of women aged 35 years or older, according to a study published online July 14 in Menopause.
It will be illegal to sell high-caffeine beverages to under-16s from April next year, but soft drinks with lower caffeine levels will not be affected.
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