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Melatonin is best known for helping us sleep. But a new study suggests it might have another surprising use: easing muscle and joint pain.
Advisers are asking the government to consider introducing MenB jabs following concerns over an outbreak in Kent earlier this year, in which two people died.
Woman's Hour discusses fibroids and the need for greater knowledge about the pain they can cause women.
I'm a pediatric psychologist who supports children, teens, and families facing chronic medical conditions, sleep difficulties ...
He tells an inquiry he believed a trust was 'panicking' and was discouraged from raising rota issues.
For women who underwent spinal surgery during adolescence, approaching pregnancy often brings unique questions about labor and delivery. A common concern is whether a spinal fusion affects the ability to have a vaginal…
Some people can carry bacteria in their nose or throat without getting sick, but can spread it to others.
It follows the UK's largest and fastest growing meningitis B outbreak to date in Kent earlier this year.
Sleep disorders may do more than leave people feeling tired. New research from Florida International University shows that sleep disorders are associated with structural changes in brain regions involved in attention…
New research from The Kids Research Institute Australia suggests a simple dietary intervention during pregnancy could help protect against the increased risk of food allergies associated with antibiotics taken before…
An international study found that finerenone slows kidney function decline and reduces the risk of serious kidney and cardiovascular complications in people with chronic kidney disease who do not have diabetes. The…
About 9% of men of reproductive age in the United States experience fertility problems. One of the many causes of male infertility is a failure in germline development, the process by which embryonic cells develop into…
A senior Buddhist monk says Herefordshire has "everything" for a "person to be happy".
Getting patients seen by community health teams within a day of leaving the hospital could slash emergency readmissions and emergency department visits, a new study by University of Manchester researchers suggests.
Regularly sleeping long hours each night is associated with higher levels of an Alzheimer's-related protein in the blood, even after accounting for other health factors, a new study from UT Health San Antonio, the…
A recent study published in the Journal of Affective Disorders suggests that adults with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder who struggle to manage their emotions are more likely to experience ...
The American College of Lifestyle Medicine (ACLM) welcomes the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services' (CMS) Physician Fee Schedule proposed rule announced yesterday, which includes long-awaited ...
Relationship OCD is gaining awareness, but limited data means little is known about how common the condition is.
All newborn babies are set to have a heel prick test for Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) in England.
Consistently sleeping less than 7-9 hours harms physical and mental health over time Sleep deprivation impairs brain functions ...
Black African and Black Caribbean women in the UK want clearer and more accessible information about breast cancer screening, according to a study from the University of Surrey.
Black and Asian doctors in the UK are up to 30 times less likely to be offered medical training posts in some specialties than white candidates, data published exclusively by The BMJ today show.
Having an epidural during labor is not associated with clinically significant increased risks of harm to newborn babies, including brain injury, severe breathing problems, sepsis and death, or cerebral palsy later in…
In the digital age, adolescents and young adults increasingly form social connections through online spaces, including social media, gaming and messaging platforms, which serve as venues for identity exploration, peer…
Women should ignore most of the exercise advice they see on social media, University of Otago – Ōtākou Whakaihu Waka researchers say.
Non-drug therapies like pacing, CBT, warm-water exercise and cryotherapy may help manage fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue symptoms.
Sleep disorders may do more than leave people feeling tired. New research from Florida International University shows that sleep ...
There's growing evidence linking brain health with exercise. A new study from Victoria University (VU) strengthens the case for exercise as a critical part of protecting the brain from age-related decline like dementia…
People who feel lonely are much more likely to experience poorer mental health and lower wellbeing, a new collaborative study led by the University of ...
Almost 50% of UH's research is health-related, but much of it has been isolated across departments and colleges. The new hub will "pull all these pieces together," according to UH.
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