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Medical Xpress / New research shows drastic effects the menopause can have on autistic people
Academics at Bournemouth University (BU) have been exploring the impact of menopause on autistic people and discovered that the transition can be life-changing—and in some instances even life-threatening—in terms of its ...
Phys.org / The world is in water bankruptcy, UN scientists report—here's what that means
The world is now using so much fresh water amid the consequences of climate change that it has entered an era of water bankruptcy, with many regions no longer able to bounce back from frequent water shortages.
Medical Xpress / Antibiotic resistance could undo a century of medical progress, but four advances are changing the story
Imagine going to the hospital for a bacterial ear infection and hearing your doctor say, "We're out of options." It may sound dramatic, but antibiotic resistance is pushing that scenario closer to becoming reality for an ...
Medical Xpress / Steep systemic barriers block gay and bisexual men from affirming mental health care
Gay and bisexual men across the U.S. face complex, often discouraging barriers when trying to find affordable, LGBTQ‑affirming mental health care, according to a new study by CUNY SPH researchers. The study is published ...
Medical Xpress / Why 'unwinding' with screens may be making us more stressed. Here's what to try instead
As Americans increasingly report feeling overwhelmed by daily life, many are using self-care to cope. Conversations and social media feeds are saturated with the language of "me time," burnout, boundaries and nervous system ...
Medical Xpress / Body-focused teens more likely to experience anxiety and depression at 20
Teenage girls who maintain a "normal" body weight through constant dieting and exercise may look "healthy" but should be seen as a vulnerable group, according to new research from the University of Warwick. The study is published ...
Medical Xpress / Experts propose fiber as first new essential nutrient in 50 years
University of Otago—Ōtākou Whakaihu Waka nutrition experts are calling for dietary fiber to be officially recognized internationally as an essential nutrient—the first "new" essential nutrient in more than 50 years.
Medical Xpress / National childhood type 1 diabetes screening could prevent thousands of emergency diagnoses, UK study shows
A landmark UK study involving tens of thousands of families has shown that childhood screening for type 1 diabetes is effective, laying the groundwork for a UK-wide childhood screening program.
Phys.org / Legs made for a Mars landing
To land on the right foot on the Red Planet, European engineers have been dropping a skeleton of the four-legged ExoMars descent module at various speeds and heights on simulated Martian surfaces.
Medical Xpress / Stronger together: How social connections and physical activity team up to boost older adults' health
Experts have long known that strong social networks and physical activity help older adults stay healthier. Until now, however, little has been known about how these two factors interact to affect the health and well-being ...
Medical Xpress / Flies linked to cholera spread amid oral vaccine trial
The role that flies play in spreading cholera—a bacterial disease that causes severe diarrhea and dehydration—has been underestimated in Africa, which carries the largest burden of the disease.
Medical Xpress / Why a flu transmission experiment didn't spread the flu
A group of volunteers spent days locked in a small hotel room with people actively infected with flu. They played games, shared objects and exercised together in conditions designed to help the virus spread. Yet not a single ...
