Category: 6. Health

A new study suggests that certain genetic differences, passed down from ancient human ancestors, and exposure to common present-day chemicals could explain why some women are more likely to develop endometriosis.

The research, published…

A Northwestern Medicine study published in the Journal of Clinical Investigation has uncovered a connection between a well-known…

Although most women with multiple sclerosis (MS) will go through menopause, it does not link to a higher likelihood of disability progression, according to a study published in JAMA Neurology.

Researchers undertook this retrospective cohort…

The medical profession must do more to prevent and manage infections in elderly people as the current methods are “hit and miss”, the chief medical officer for England has said.

Writing in his annual report for 2025, Prof Chris Whitty said…

A new effort to collect melanoma tumor samples in a national repository could help researchers develop tools and treatment strategies for rare versions of the disease that have been difficult to study.

The program, launched by the Melanoma…

Women who report high levels of psychosocial stress, such as from caregiving and lack of emotional support, show signs of early heart tissue changes associated with cardiovascular disease – an association not observed in men, a new study…

Introduction

Aspergilli are ubiquitous fungi in the environment and can be found in soil, water and air. Clinical infections due to Aspergillus species are relatively rare and typically occur in individuals with compromised immune system, such as…