Woman left blind by hospital failings wins £2.4 m NHS payout
A young woman who was left with permanent vision loss after hospital staff failed to diagnose a serious brain condition…
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Sports coaches can improve health for athletes with disabilities
Coaches and athletes across eight countries say sports clubs could become powerful community health hubs, but only if families, volunteers,…
Osteoporosis may increase mortality risk in postmenopausal women
Osteoporosis, which is highly prevalent in postmenopausal women, has long been associated with an increased risk of fractures. A new…
Teen smoking risks vary between disadvantaged rural and urban communities
Teens in disadvantaged neighborhoods are more likely to smoke, but it depends on whether they live in rural or urban…
Icing injuries may delay healing and prolong pain recovery
Icing a sprained ankle or sore muscle, long used to reduce pain and swelling, may in the longer run delay…
AI models predict sudden cardiac arrest risk using health records
Researchers have developed artificial intelligence (AI) models that can scrutinize electronic health records (EHR) and electrocardiograms to identify individuals in…
Selective eating in autism linked to inflammatory gut bacteria
Eating behaviors and early feeding patterns shape gut bacteria in children with autism. Targeted diets and probiotics may help remodel…
From PCOS to PMOS: How this name change is set to improve care
Share on Pinterest From PCOS to PMOS: How the name change is set to improve diagnosis and care. Image credit:…
Endometriosis increases risk of some birth defects in infants
A Canadian study suggests inflammation linked to endometriosis may subtly shape fetal development, increasing the likelihood of some congenital anomalies…
Study challenges structural explanation for gut symptoms in hEDS patients
A study, led by experts at the University of Nottingham, has found that persistent and distressing upper gut symptoms experienced…