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Medical Xpress / Iron deficiency without anemia common with moderate-to-severe atopic dermatitis

Iron deficiency without anemia is a common feature of moderate-to-severe atopic dermatitis (AD), according to a study published in Nutrients.

Medical Xpress / Lesser-known remedy for ankle arthritis

A somewhat uncommon procedure is proving to be an effective solution for problems associated with ankle arthritis.

Dec 22, 2025 in Surgery
Medical Xpress / Inside the FDA's vaccine uproar

Six days after a senior FDA official sent a sweeping internal email claiming that COVID vaccines had caused the deaths of "at least 10 children," 12 former FDA commissioners released an extraordinary warning in the Dec. 3 ...

Dec 22, 2025 in Pediatrics
Medical Xpress / Will the Scandinavian sleep method really help me sleep?

It begins with two people, one blanket, and two very different ideas of what's a comfortable sleeping temperature. By midnight, one partner is hot and sweaty while the other is freezing.

Dec 21, 2025 in Health
Medical Xpress / Patient education can reduce preference for antibiotics for asymptomatic bacteriuria

Receipt of a patient-centered educational leaflet decreases the desire to take antibiotics for asymptomatic bacteriuria (ASB), according to a study published in the December issue of Open Forum Infectious Diseases.

Medical Xpress / Doctor's orders? 'Belly laugh at least two to five days a week'

Melanin Bee curves her spine like a stretching cat as she lets out a maniacal, forced laugh.

Dec 21, 2025 in Health
Medical Xpress / Young people's social worlds are 'thinning'—here's how that's affecting well-being

Between 2014 and 2024, the proportion of people aged 16–24 in England experiencing mental health issues rose from 19% to 26%.

Dec 22, 2025 in Psychology & Psychiatry
Phys.org / How greener bus stops can help people beat the heat

A new University of British Columbia study published in Urban Climate finds that people waiting at bus stops they find visually pleasant are more likely to feel thermally comfortable during hot weather, even when physical ...

Dec 22, 2025 in Earth
Medical Xpress / Why returning to sport after childbirth is tougher than it looks for triathlete mothers

Today's sporting landscape increasingly accepts that athleticism doesn't end when motherhood begins. High-profile athletes such as middle-distance runner Faith Kipyegon and rugby player Abbie Ward have helped redefine what's ...

Dec 23, 2025 in Obstetrics & gynaecology
Medical Xpress / Vitamin guidelines require ethnic equilibration, says research

Vitamin D supplementation is associated with significantly lower risks of type 2 diabetes and depression in certain ethnic groups in the U.S., according to an analysis of nationally representative health data.

Dec 22, 2025 in Medical research
Medical Xpress / Staying fit over Christmas using science-backed methods

The festive season has a reputation for undoing good habits such as eating well and exercising. Normal routines disappear, days become less structured and exercise habits can fade. The solution to staying active is not more ...

Dec 23, 2025 in Health
Medical Xpress / Flu is hitting California early—doctors worry this year will be especially hard on kids

Fueled by a new viral strain, flu is hitting California early—and doctors are warning that they expect the season may be particularly tough on young children.