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Supporting adolescent mothers in sub-Saharan Africa means supporting two generations at once

Night owls may struggle to continue working until official retirement age

Colder air temperatures may significantly increase fluid pressure inside the eye in people with glaucoma

High levels of 'forever chemicals' found in Lancashire residents' blood in ten-year study of exposed communities

AI model achieves 89% accuracy in identifying arrhythmia-related abnormalities in atrial tissue

Nearly 1 in 3 Ukrainian civilians meets criteria for PTSD or complex PTSD

AI detects signs of aging in blood stem cells from nuclear images

New digital tool helps doctors map critical brain functions during tumor removal

'I take my pillow everywhere': An expert's guide to finding your perfect match Dr Chris McCarthy talks through the four considerations you need to make before buying your pillow. https://ift.tt/kZhMmj8 2026-09-27T23:29:06Z

Cutting ultra-processed food from school menus will be tricky, study suggests

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'Broken social care will in the end break the NHS,' says Burnham Andy Burnham said the proposed care service would be laid out in detail and put on the ballot at the next general election. https://ift.tt/yvZ32FM 2026-09-27T09:52:49Z

NHS trust apologises for Noah Woods data breach East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust says it has launched an "urgent" investigation. https://ift.tt/ZKnFpis 2026-09-27T05:58:08Z

Half of new parents have unwanted, intrusive thoughts of harming their infants. Research suggests most aren't dangerous.

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Research advances understanding of tick-borne Powassan virus

Cystic fibrosis: Triple therapy is particularly effective in early childhood

How the bare nails trend became a class issue Bare nails - or nails that appear that way - are a growing trend. But is it as innocent as it seems? https://ift.tt/E3JtXre 2026-09-25T23:31:20Z

Blood proteins shift during Alzheimer's treatment and may help monitor the effects of the medication

Oral menopausal hormone therapy linked to higher blood clot risk; transdermal treatment shows no overall increase

Fresh bedsheets and dusk walks: Expert tips for sleep-deprived freshers Why it's a good idea to get out for an evening stroll, and other essential sleep advice for students. https://ift.tt/FqSMmgD 2026-09-22T23:20:56Z

The simple skincare routine for teens that actually works - and five expert tips From popping spots to getting enough sleep, experts share their advice on the best way to look after teenage skin. https://ift.tt/otWC6f2 2026-09-21T23:28:26Z

Global framework brings arts and cultural engagement into mainstream global health

Personalized programs to prevent falls may make no difference

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Ebola vaccine being tested in DR Congo outbreak zone

Pittsburgh's kindergartners fall below the measles safety threshold, testing the city's vaccine legacy

'People forget we exist': Why older LGBTQ+ community fears losing identity A report suggests older LGBTQ+ people experience more social isolation than their heterosexual peers. https://ift.tt/JYTOa90 2026-09-19T23:18:46Z

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States bet big on rural health startups, with a Silicon Valley twist

Higher physical activity may prevent more type 2 diabetes cases among older adults

Common eye disease can cause hallucinations, but few people know it

New guidance puts diabetes distress assessment alongside glucose care for adults

Popular dairy-free dessert pulled a second time in nationwide recall

Cardiac rehabilitation cuts hospital admissions and heart attack risk

HIV injections work better than tablets for young people, clinical trial finds

US officials sidelined warnings about flawed COVID vaccine safety algorithm, investigation finds

Do you feel guilty when calling in sick at work? This might be why... As many as half of people report working when sick. The reasons for this are complex, experts say. https://ift.tt/FRbzjVC 2026-09-15T23:40:07Z

Air pollutant exposure linked to heightened risk of death by suicide/suicidal thoughts

New calculator predicts chances of conceiving naturally in couples with fertility problems

How to build a nutritious emergency food stockpile

Microproteins provide new playbook for Alzheimer's research

New analysis points to low overdiagnosis in breast cancer screening

The Pitt is up for 25 Emmys - but the show's biggest fans are real-life doctors Those in the medical profession say the HBO Max show about a US hospital emergency room is the most realistic medical drama yet. https://ift.tt/TlSzRoZ 2026-09-13T23:18:39Z

New US Medicare pricing policies could reshape global pharmaceutical markets

Why I'm doing a September reset and how you can create a new routine It's the month when many of us embark on a new chapter so here's how to start strong and keep the good habits. https://ift.tt/ZJxP6pL 2026-09-13T23:12:32Z

Tam-Peli extends survival by nearly four months in relapsed small-cell lung cancer

Some dentists say more young people are grinding their teeth - are you one of them? Millions of us do it, though few of us realise we do - but getting the right treatment can be life-changing. https://ift.tt/CSp9ezn 2026-09-12T23:43:52Z

Simple perception test can accurately predict success of laser surgery for age-related vision loss

Rheumatoid arthritis: Timely diagnosis and early treatment initiation are key determinants of prognosis

Trends reported in vaccination coverage for adolescents for 2025

Promising broad-spectrum antiviral candidate against enteroviruses identified

2021 to 2025 saw reduction in burnout indicators among pediatricians

Does your partner's snoring keep you up? It could be impacting your health Sleeping next to a snorer could be having a negative effect on your health, experts tell the BBC. https://ift.tt/LAoWIh3 2026-09-10T23:56:18Z

Potentially harmful drug combinations prescribed to older adults identified

Third of UK government's nutrition advisers still paid by food companies, including Coca-Cola and Nestlé

Engineered antibodies offer broad protection against deadly cobra toxins

A&E did not get the basics right - now my son's life is ruined at 32 Oli's experience is one of a growing number of clinical negligence claims being made in England, BBC analysis shows. https://ift.tt/fKCci2t 2026-09-08T03:49:39Z

Patient questionnaires may add a new layer to chronic lymphocytic leukemia prognosis

A big assumption has kept women out of health and fitness studies for years. What if it's wrong?

Eating disorders found to be more common in teens from low socioeconomic backgrounds

Experimental cancer drug could help millions of women battling osteoporosis and midlife weight gain

N. Macedonia reports eighth West Nile virus death

Powerlifter wins golds despite endometriosis pain Lhamo Weston says it's important to be open about competing with endometriosis https://ift.tt/YKnobjr 2026-09-07T05:11:21Z

EVAOLD trial provides guidance on treating older patients after a heart attack

Bacteria in classroom dust associated with reduced lung function in children

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Endometriosis can elude diagnosis for years. What to know about the disease and new ways to find it

Two imaging techniques equally as effective to guide complex stenting

Is poor sleep contributing to the country's weight issues?

How the hunger for a new weight loss drug is feeding an industry of fakes Counterfeit versions of a drug which is still in clinical trials are flooding the black market. https://ift.tt/ojDZBnT 2026-09-04T23:47:40Z

Pig kidney xenotransplant successfully bridges patient with end-stage kidney disease to human transplant

Transplanted pig kidney works in US man's body for record 271 days A man has lived for a record nine months with a transplanted pig kidney while waiting for a human transplant. https://ift.tt/Wmi9hAk 2026-09-03T22:31:23Z

Alcohol-linked cancer's toll extends far beyond the liver, with deaths rising across age groups

Scientists uncover shared biology behind profound fatigue in five major illnesses

Cancer cachexia: How a tumor protein drives wasting in the body