Having a child with a developmental disorder can cause parents to worry about the outcome of further pregnancies. In cases where the genetic mutation causing […]
The Nike ‘obese’ mannequin outrage reveals hatred, not health concern
When Nike placed new mannequins in the window of its flagship London store last week, the internet trolls emerged from their caves en masse. The […]
Checkmate for hepatitis B viruses in the liver
Researchers at Helmholtz Zentrum München and the Technical University of Munich, working in collaboration with researchers at the University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf and the University […]
Father's Day Gifts for Dads Who Smash the Patriarchy
I have a complicated relationship with Father’s Day, as I do with most Hallmark holidays. The notion of recognizing a specific person on a specific […]
New blood test on horizon for the 1 in 10 children who suffer common liver disease
A new blood test could become clinical practice within five years, reducing the need for a liver biopsy in the management of paediatric Non-Alcoholic Fatty […]
Atrial fibrillation set to affect more than 14 million over-65s in the EU by 2060
Urgent action is needed to prevent, detect and treat atrial fibrillation to stop a substantial rise in disabling strokes. That’s the main message of a […]
The Huge Lesion on This Man's Tongue Was Caused by Something Surprisingly Common
A rare fungal disease was the cause of a 34-year-old man’s frightening tongue lesion featured in a new case report. The patient went to the […]
Halima Aden Explains Why Being the First to Wear a Burkini in Sports Illustrated Swim Is so Historic
Halima Aden is no stranger to breaking down barriers. This Somali-American first made headlines for wearing a hijab and burkini in the Miss Minnesota USA pageant; she's since […]
Should STEMI patients recover in the ICU?
A trip to an intensive care unit can be more than twice as costly as a stay in a non-ICU hospital room, but a new […]
Learn the ALAN method to help a friend struggling with their mental health
It’s tricky to know what to say to someone struggling. You know you should reach out, but you don’t want to say the wrong thing. […]
Over-the-counter contraceptive pill could save the health system $96 million a year
For many young women who take the contraceptive pill and don’t experience any side effects, seeing a doctor to renew your prescription each year is […]
Turn up the heat with healthy hot chili peppers
Red or green, sweet or hot, peppers are a great source of vitamins A, C, E and many of the B vitamins, plus minerals like […]
This Is One of the Most Searched-for Weight Loss Plans—but Can it Be Dangerous?
There are dozens of weight loss diets to choose from, with new plans sprouting up every year. Many quickly fade away, but a program called […]
The reality of caring for someone with dementia—stressful but rewarding, too
Dementia is set to become one of the biggest global health challenges of our generation. In the UK alone there are around 850,000 people living […]