Another reason to lower blood pressure: reduced risk of dementia
A study in rural China demonstrating the power of intensive blood pressure control clinched the deal. The large,…
Regression model of fear of childbirth in pregnant women | BMC Public Health
Dencker A, Nilsson C, Begley C, Jangsten E, Mollberg M, Patel H, et al. Causes and outcomes in…
Mayor Eric Adams celebrates $33M plan expanding mental health services for New Yorkers at city clubhouses
Mayor Eric Adams’ $30 million plan to expand services for mentally ill New Yorkers is finally complete —…
AI detects early signs of laryngeal cancer from voice recordings
Cancer of the voice box or larynx is an important public health burden. In 2021, there were an…
Tennis legend Monica Seles reveals diagnosis with rare chronic autoimmune disease
Monica Seles first noticed the symptoms of myasthenia gravis — a neuromuscular autoimmune disease she discussed during a…
UK food policy misses big slice of ultra-processed problem, study finds
Despite covering some ultra-processed foods, the UK’s HFSS rules leave millions of daily calories unregulated, researchers say it’s…
Narcan is a public health miracle. Every college student should have it
By the time we snap her boxes shut, we’ll have it all in there: twin XL sheets, shower caddy, extra…
Pay rise announced for more than 60,000 health and hospital workers in NSW
A pay rise is coming for NSW workers in healthcare and hospital roles. The cash boost of at…
B6 class action raises concerns for pregnant women and supplement safety
A proposed class action against Blackmores has revealed the potentially devastating effects of vitamin B6 toxicity — with…
WA Health authorities confirm ninth case of meningococcal in 2025 as the adult recovers in hospital
Health authorities have confirmed an adult has been diagnosed with meningococcal B. WA Health said the adult is…
Measles hotspots: WA Health reveals new exposure sites after confirmed case in returned Bali traveller
Health authorities are investigating potential links between a new measles case confirmed in a returned traveller from Bali…
Balancing copper antimicrobials to combat antibiotic resistance
Copper has emerged as an ally in the battle against antibiotic-resistant bacteria. Copper sulfate liquids, for example, have…