Category: Lifestyle

Data indicate that standard time aligns more closely with circadian rhythm than daylight saving time. Medscape Medical News

A Nature study projects that millions born after 1960 will face unprecedented lifetime exposure (ULE) to climate extremes, such as heatwaves, droughts, and floods. The risks grow with global warming and disproportionately impact socioeconomically vulnerable populations.

Dental caries, or tooth decay, is a common oral health condition that often causes significant pain and discomfort and may even lead to tooth loss.

A new study puts the spotlight on the rising burden of ischemic heart disease across Southeast Asia, East Asia and Oceania, and calls for localized, equity-focused interventions in these regions.

Researchers identified 11 genetic loci linked to the age at which infants start walking, revealing that this milestone is influenced by thousands of common genetic variants. These genetic factors also correlate with brain development, cognitive traits, and neurodevelopmental conditions like ADHD.

Announcing a new publication for Acta Materia Medica journal. A preclinical study has developed a precision nano-intervention strategy targeting tumor-associated nerves to destroy nerve-fueled tumor growth in pancreatic cancer.

A single blood test, designed to pick up chemical signals indicative of the presence of many different types of cancer, could potentially thwart progression to advanced disease while the malignancy is still at an early stage and amenable to treatment in up to half of cases, suggests a modelling study published in the open access journal BMJ Open.

A study including researchers from the University of Arizona Health Sciences and published in the Journal of Exposure Science & Environmental Epidemiology found that firefighters had higher concentrations of certain per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, or PFAS, and health care workers had moderate elevations of PFAS in their blood with significantly higher odds of two specific PFAS when compared with other essential workers.

While extremely rare, encephalopathy (a condition affecting brain function) triggered by mutations in the UBA5 gene has devastating impacts, with affected individuals reaching few developmental milestones and experiencing frequent and early-onset seizures.

University of Cincinnati engineers created a new device to help doctors diagnose depression and anxiety.

Eyes may be the window to the soul, but a person’s biological age could be reflected in their facial characteristics. Investigators from Mass General Brigham developed a deep learning algorithm called FaceAge that uses a photo of a person’s face to predict biological age and survival outcomes for patients with cancer.

The accelerated approval is for adults who received at least one prior systemic therapy, including a platinum-based regimen. Medscape Medical News

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More than half of patients considered stopping care because of unaddressed concerns. Medscape Medical News

The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency has approved teprotumumab, the first treatment to be licensed in the UK for adults with thyroid eye disease. Medscape News UK

New research disentangles the risks for acute kidney injury related to CAR T-cell treatment in non-Hodgkin lymphoma, highlighting hypoalbuminemia as a red flag. Medscape Medical News

A new bioresorbable device small enough to be delivered by injection could be a breakthrough in temporary pacemaker technology. Medscape Medical News

The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is investigating a Salmonella outbreak that had infected seven individuals across six states as of April 24, 2025. Medscape Medical News

Solar urticaria affects individuals of all ethnicities and skin phototypes. Medscape News UK

A retrospective study reveals that hyperlactataemia on admission to the intensive care unit is linked to higher mortality in patients with acute kidney injury receiving renal replacement therapy. Medscape News UK

Blood ketone testing in women with gestational diabetes detects more ketosis episodes than urinary ketone testing, a recent prospective study shows. Medscape News UK

The Court of Appeal has upheld a British watchdog’s 99 million pound ($131.94 million) fine against owners of Advanz Pharma for overcharging the National Health Service for… Reuters Health Information

Liver disease patients are falling through the cracks and not getting the treatment they need. Support from people with lived experience of disease could bridge the gap. Medscape Medical News

After a trial shows early intervention prevents hospitalization, the US Food and Drug Administration approves transcatheter aortic valve replacement even in patients without symptoms. Medscape Medical News

Recent studies confirm that precision tools like OCT and AI-guided procedures are not only safer but also more effective in treating complex cardiovascular conditions. Medscape Medical News

Both weekend warriors and regular physical activity participants have a lower risk for incident digestive diseases than those who do not participate in physical activity. Medscape Medical News

Starting treatment in the first month after diagnosis increases the likelihood of blood pressure control with lasting benefits. Medscape Medical News

You’re ready to examine, diagnose, and treat patients. There’s a lot you’ll need to learn. Medscape Medical News

Prepare to snooze.

A first-of-its kind partnership in Canada enables clinicians to prescribe a visit to a nature-inspired art exhibition to support patients’ mental health and well-being. Medscape Medical News

Fighting along the Nile River in South Sudan has prevented humanitarian aid from reaching more than 60,000 malnourished children in the northeast of the country for almost a… Reuters Health Information

Turns out, how you move plays a huge role in the digestive process.

I look forward to continuing to take it night after sleepy night.

Our skin goes through lots of changes throughout our lifetime—including collagen and hyaluronic acid decline in our 50s. Here, how to deal.

No planning or special equipment required.

If you want to optimize your nutrition for healthy hair, look no further than this list from integrative physician and skin care specialist Jessica Maloh, N.D.

Plus, what experts say.

A crash course on how to successfully navigate this economy might be just what you need. Inhale, exhale, and hear what the experts have to say.

Plus, what a clean home should really smell like.

And they’re basically free.

We’ve all been there.

Plus, all the cuticle care tips you’ll ever need.

They have a way with words.

Hearing issues affect the brain (more than you may realize).

Gua sha can be great for healthy skin aging, but keep this in mind.

Ahh-inducing.

Hint: It’s a fruit you may not eat regularly.

Your ticket to better oral health.

They’re daredevils.

It’s the Flower Moon.

It’s in Scorpio.