Health PsychologyJul 18, 2026
Doctors failed to spot my hidden condition for so long I was left permanently disabled
Actor Daneka Etchells is performing in a show which reflects her experiences of "medical gaslighting".
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Health PsychologyJul 17, 2026
Hypoglossal nerve stimulation for obstructive sleep apnea shows downstream health benefits
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…
Health PsychologyJul 17, 2026
Father warns of 'brain-eating amoeba' after son's death
Cases caused by the amoeba, Naegleria fowleri, have numbered in the hundreds since 1960 – but it can quickly prove fatal if not diagnosed correctly.
Health PsychologyJul 17, 2026
Two hours of sleep restored: Researchers make Alzheimer's breakthrough
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…
Health PsychologyJul 17, 2026
Newborn babies in England to be tested for SMA
All newborn babies in England will be tested for the genetic disease spinal muscular atrophy (SMA), as part of a major study.
Health PsychologyJul 17, 2026
Researchers investigate potential connections between menopausal hormone therapy and ocular health
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…
Health PsychologyJul 17, 2026
New body index aims to move beyond BMI and works for babies too
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…
Health PsychologyJul 17, 2026
When Waiting Becomes Part of Illness
When healthcare answers are delayed, the psychological impact can be profound. Why prolonged waiting can feel threatening, and how compassionate communication can help patients.
Health PsychologyJul 17, 2026
What type of procrastinator are you
The nine types of stalling that researchers say can reveal something deeper about us and why it's not always bad.
Health PsychologyJul 17, 2026
Children Under 10 Show Fastest Rise in Korean Sleep Disorder Cases
Sleep disorder cases in South Korea rose 24% in four years, with the sharpest increase seen among children under 10 and teenagers.
Health PsychologyJul 17, 2026
PAX Health Acquires MAKRAF IME, Expanding Independent Medical Examination Services Across New Jersey
PAX Health today announced its acquisition of MAKRAF IME, a New Jersey statewide psychology and neuropsychology Independent Medical Examination provider group.
Health PsychologyJul 16, 2026
Targeted prostate cancer treatment cuts risk of side effects, study suggests
An NHS trial over 10 years followed nearly 3,500 men who received focal therapy, a less invasive treatment.
Health PsychologyJul 16, 2026
Endometriosis presents symptom patterns that go beyond pain
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…
Health PsychologyJul 16, 2026
About one-third of women 35 years and older report perimenopause uncertainty
Perimenopause uncertainty is prevalent among 34% of women aged 35 years or older, according to a study published online July 14 in Menopause.
Health PsychologyJul 16, 2026
Energy drinks to be banned for under-16s in England from April
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.
Health PsychologyJul 16, 2026
Melatonin may help ease chronic muscle and joint pain, new study suggests
Melatonin is best known for helping us sleep. But a new study suggests it might have another surprising use: easing muscle and joint pain.
Health PsychologyJul 16, 2026
Teenagers from 15 should be given free MenB vaccine, say UK experts
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.
Health PsychologyJul 16, 2026
'Fibroids left me in excruciating pain'
Woman's Hour discusses fibroids and the need for greater knowledge about the pain they can cause women.
Health PsychologyJul 16, 2026
Dr. Joanna Tsikis
I'm a pediatric psychologist who supports children, teens, and families facing chronic medical conditions, sleep difficulties ...
Health PsychologyJul 16, 2026
NHS manager says trust wanted 4,000 reports 'gone'
He tells an inquiry he believed a trust was 'panicking' and was discouraged from raising rota issues.
Health PsychologyJul 16, 2026
Balancing scoliosis history and birthing plans
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…
Health PsychologyJul 16, 2026
What are the symptoms of meningitis and how is it spread?
Some people can carry bacteria in their nose or throat without getting sick, but can spread it to others.
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.
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…