Health PsychologyJul 22, 2026
African countries are facing rising rates of cancer. What's being done about it?
Cancer diagnoses are on the rise in sub-Saharan Africa and the Eastern Mediterranean regions, but care lags behind.
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Health PsychologyJul 22, 2026
Study shows progress in women's inclusion in clinical trials
There's good news to report when it comes to women's health. A new study provides encouraging evidence that most clinical trials have substantial female representation relative to disease burden. The study also shows an…
Health PsychologyJul 22, 2026
Teenager drops social media addiction lawsuit against Meta
Claims from a 15-year-old boy were set to go to trial next week in Los Angeles, but the case has now been dropped.
Health PsychologyJul 22, 2026
Reducing muscle protein activity strengthens bone health, study suggests
Osteogenesis imperfecta (OI), or "brittle bone disorder," is a connective tissue disorder that affects collagen, a protein that makes up much of the body's structure. There are more than 10 different types of OI, and…
Health PsychologyJul 22, 2026
Most Americans are unsure which vaccines the CDC recommends during pregnancy
Most Americans are unaware or unsure of which vaccines the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends during pregnancy, according to a nationally representative survey of U.S. adults by the Annenberg…
Health PsychologyJul 22, 2026
A strange transmissible cancer is spreading through the catfish in this lake
For more than a decade, there's been something fishy going on in a lake that straddles Vermont and the province of Quebec. It involves cancer, a kind of catfish, and — possibly — clues about how tumors metastasize.
Health PsychologyJul 22, 2026
In pursuit of 'Instagram face,' are we losing the imperfections that make us human?
Plastic surgery is becoming so normalized and undetectable, it's changing our relationship to reality. The New Yorker staff writer Jia Tolentino considers how beauty standards have dovetailed with AI.
Health PsychologyJul 22, 2026
Young women drive England's rise in early-onset type 2 diabetes, analysis finds
Young women are leading a worrying increase in early-onset type 2 diabetes diagnoses in England, according to a new analysis. In a population study of type 2 diabetes in England, researchers found a clear generational…
Health PsychologyJul 22, 2026
Rise in women in their 20s developing Type 2 diabetes
England is seeing a "worrying increase" in young women in their 20s developing type 2 diabetes.
Health PsychologyJul 22, 2026
Newly identified molecule could help regulate sleep
Sleep is known to be essential for survival, as it allows both humans and other animals to rest, while the brain consolidates memories and clears out metabolic waste products. For many people worldwide, however, falling…
Health PsychologyJul 22, 2026
Colorectal cancer warning signs younger adults should never ignore
Colorectal cancer is now the leading cause of cancer death among people under 50, and cases in younger adults continue to rise. Warning signs can include persistent bowel changes, recurring rectal bleeding, dark or…
Health PsychologyJul 22, 2026
Baby can't access lifesaving treatment
The parents of baby Macs fear he has days to live and say he urgently needs specialist equipment.
Health PsychologyJul 22, 2026
Reducing gaps in early abortion care
Amid moves to improve abortion access across Australia, new research reveals that while more GPs are offering early medication abortion, many women still cannot access the service where they live.
Health PsychologyJul 22, 2026
Idiopathic intracranial hypertension: The role of cerebral venous flow revealed
Sometimes, doctors cannot find the cause of intracranial hypertension, a syndrome characterized by excess pressure inside the skull. Patients' symptoms are effectively relieved by a procedure that dilates a vein in the…
Health PsychologyJul 22, 2026
States want to bring Medicaid behind bars. Federal changes make that harder
Funding cuts and program changes required by President Trump's big budget law are forcing states to rethink bipartisan efforts to bring Medicaid into jails and prisons.
Health PsychologyJul 22, 2026
Peptides get their regulatory closeup
A panel of advisers to the Food and Drug Administration will meet this week to make recommendations on whether specialized pharmacies should be allowed to make some popular wellness peptides.
Health PsychologyJul 22, 2026
CDC director nominee Erica Schwartz says she hopes to shift the agency's tone
Public health officials acknowledge they need to shed paternalistic messaging if they want to reach more people. The nominee to run the CDC says she will strike a new tone.
Health PsychologyJul 22, 2026
Fecal microbe transplantation may improve sleep in people with chronic insomnia
In a randomized clinical trial published in the Journal of Internal Medicine, ingesting capsules containing fecal microbes from healthy donors helped treat symptoms of insomnia.
Health PsychologyJul 22, 2026
Removing tax from sanitary products 'pointless'
Jersey's government has spent more than £500,000 on its free period product scheme since 2022.
Health PsychologyJul 22, 2026
Staying in a job for the health insurance? About 1 in 4 Americans do, a survey says
About 24% of U.S. employees stay in unwanted jobs just for health insurance, a report out Wednesday finds. Up significantly since 2021, the uptick in "job lock" is a concerning sign for the U.S. economy.
Health PsychologyJul 22, 2026
Doctors 'cringe' at possibility of documenting which Medicaid enrollees are too sick to work
Dr. Alice Thornton has spent more than two decades treating people living with HIV in Lexington, Kentucky. Her team tends to "cringe" anytime they hear about patients having to fill out lots of paperwork, like when…
Health PsychologyJul 22, 2026
Women with PMOS at four-fold higher risk of heart disease
Women with polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome (PMOS; also known as polycystic ovary syndrome or PCOS) face a fourfold higher risk of heart disease than women without PMOS, according to a new nationwide U.S. study…
Health PsychologyJul 22, 2026
Coffee may protect your heart but energy drinks could harm it
For most adults, a daily caffeine habit may be safer for the heart than many people assume. A new American Heart Association review found that up to 400 milligrams of caffeine a day, roughly three to five cups of regular…
Health PsychologyJul 22, 2026
UK humanitarian worker monitored for Ebola in London hospital
The health worker was evacuated to the UK from the DR Congo after being potentially exposed to the virus.
Health PsychologyJul 22, 2026
More young women in their 20s are getting type 2 diabetes
England is seeing "a worrying increase" in women in their 20s developing type 2 diabetes, say experts. Here's what to look out for.
Health PsychologyJul 21, 2026
Estrogen-like mold toxins linked to corn products found in all pregnant participants in small pilot study
Consuming common foods such as corn chips and popcorn may put pregnant women at risk of exposure to mycotoxins—harmful substances produced by mold—according to Rutgers researchers.
Health PsychologyJul 21, 2026
Doctor-patient common language associated with better long-term survival for minority populations
Sharing a common language is key to improved long-term health for Francophone and diverse linguistic communities, according to researchers from the University of Ottawa and the University of Manitoba.
Health PsychologyJul 21, 2026
What's behind the push to get more men on testosterone?
Testosterone is getting a lot of attention lately. The military just announced it will screen service members for low testosterone. Meanwhile, the Trump administration wants to expand access.
Health PsychologyJul 21, 2026
What to know about the record cyclospora outbreak
Confusion about the source of the outbreak and uncertainty about when it might be contained puts the onus on consumers to protect themselves.
Health PsychologyJul 21, 2026
Perimenopause and heart health: When chest symptoms need urgent attention
A racing heart can be frightening at any age. Palpitations are common during perimenopause and may occur alongside hot flashes, anxiety and disturbed sleep. In many cases, they do not indicate a serious heart problem…