Health PsychologyJul 16, 2026
Starting uni? What to know about the free NHS meningitis B jab in England
It follows the UK's largest and fastest growing meningitis B outbreak to date in Kent earlier this year.
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Health PsychologyJul 16, 2026
Sleep disorders don't just exhaust you, they change your brain
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…
Health PsychologyJul 16, 2026
Taking prebiotics during pregnancy could protect babies from antibiotic-linked food allergies
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…
Health PsychologyJul 16, 2026
This drug could help millions keep their kidneys working longer
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…
Health PsychologyJul 16, 2026
A step toward lab‑grown sperm: Scientists turn stem cells into early sperm cells in a mini‑testis
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…
Health PsychologyJul 16, 2026
County the place to develop spiritually, says monk
A senior Buddhist monk says Herefordshire has "everything" for a "person to be happy".
Health PsychologyJul 16, 2026
Home visits could cut hospital trips by a third
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.
Health PsychologyJul 16, 2026
Study links sleeping long hours with higher levels of an Alzheimer's-related protein
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…
Health PsychologyJul 16, 2026
Adults with ADHD who struggle to manage emotions face a higher insomnia risk
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 ...
Health PsychologyJul 16, 2026
2027 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule proposed rule represents progress for lifestyle medicine practice
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 ...
Health PsychologyJul 16, 2026
'I couldn't leave the house, I worried I'd cheat': The rise of relationship OCD
Relationship OCD is gaining awareness, but limited data means little is known about how common the condition is.
Health PsychologyJul 16, 2026
Jesy Nelson calls plan to test newborns for life-limiting muscle condition a 'victory'
All newborn babies are set to have a heel prick test for Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) in England.
Health PsychologyJul 15, 2026
Black women need more help in accessing breast cancer screening
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.
Health PsychologyJul 15, 2026
Black and Asian doctors up to 30 times less likely to get training posts in some specialties
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.
Health PsychologyJul 15, 2026
Epidurals not linked to increased harm for newborns or children
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…
Health PsychologyJul 15, 2026
Study finds how long someone spends online matters, (but also what happens to them there)
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…
Health PsychologyJul 15, 2026
Study debunks misleading women's exercise advice
Women should ignore most of the exercise advice they see on social media, University of Otago – Ōtākou Whakaihu Waka researchers say.
Health PsychologyJul 15, 2026
Non-drug Approaches to Fibromyalgia and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Non-drug therapies like pacing, CBT, warm-water exercise and cryotherapy may help manage fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue symptoms.
Health PsychologyJul 15, 2026
Mental or Behavioral Dysfunction:
Sleep disorders may do more than leave people feeling tired. New research from Florida International University shows that sleep ...
Health PsychologyJul 15, 2026
How exercise keeps our brains healthy as we age
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…
Health PsychologyJul 15, 2026
Research Links Loneliness to Poorer Mental Health
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 ...
Health PsychologyJul 15, 2026
University of Houston launches UH Health to unite teaching and research
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.
Health PsychologyJul 15, 2026
Can Stress Really Make You Sick? What Science Says
Stress could be behind making you sick. Here is what the science says about the effects of stress on the human body and how to manage it.
Health PsychologyJul 15, 2026
Why are family doctors leaving the workforce? Retirement, burnout creating a US primary care 'brain drain'
A bad back led Dr. Dale Block to retire from family medicine in 2019 after nearly four decades of treating patients.
Health PsychologyJul 15, 2026
Primary care initiation of continuous glucose monitoring is effective
Among adults with insulin-treated diabetes, initiation of continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) by primary care clinicians is associated with clinically meaningful improvements in hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) and significant…
Health PsychologyJul 14, 2026
Genetic safeguard protects the female heart—and what happens when it's lost
Men and women are not born with the same risk of heart disease, and for decades scientists have struggled to explain why. A new study from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, published in Genes &…
Health PsychologyJul 14, 2026
Two-isotope imaging could guide targeted alpha therapy for metastatic prostate cancer
Prostate cancer is one of the most common cancers affecting men worldwide. However, planning personalized radiotherapy in the advanced stages of the disease still requires more precise tools. Researchers at the…
Health PsychologyJul 14, 2026
What's a 'sleep debt'? Can I ever pay it back? An expert explains
Maybe you're a new parent or someone who lies awake at night. If so, you may have started to worry you're not getting enough sleep.
Health PsychologyJul 14, 2026
Why food skills belong in the school curriculum—not left to chance at home
One in 10 children ages 7 to 9 is living with obesity in Europe. In England, childhood obesity rises from around 10% of children in Reception to around 22% by Year 6. While we know there are many complex and…
Health PsychologyJul 14, 2026
Poor-quality sleep involves different parts of the brain, depending on age
Have trouble sleeping? The reason may depend in part on your age. A recent study that included psychology researchers from Binghamton University investigates how poor sleep alters brain communication across the adult…