Mental health chat encouraged at coffee mornings
Three coffee mornings are being held in Wolverhampton as part of a national mental health event.
Category: Health
What does ‘quiet resilience’ look like?
Kimberley Wilson talks to psychologist and therapist Dr Sula Windgassen on how to build “quiet” or “flexible” resilience.
Study finds widespread microplastics in children and suggests diet may shape exposure
Researchers detected 19 types of microplastics in the urine of 10-year-old children, with particles present in over 91% of samples and a median concentration of
New blood biomarker may detect Alzheimer’s pathology more accurately
Researchers compared total plasma pTau217 with a brain-derived pTau217 assay to determine which better identifies Alzheimer’s disease–related amyloid and tau pathology. Brain-derived pTau217 showed strong
How are GLP-1 drugs reshaping treatment for obesity, diabetes, and heart disease?
A comprehensive Lancet review synthesizes evidence from major clinical trials showing that GLP-1 receptor agonists and next-generation incretin therapies deliver substantial weight loss while reducing
UCF researcher explores insulin signaling as new target for diabetic neuropathy
Neuropathy – chronic pain, numbness and tingling in the hands and feet – is a challenging fact of life for many patients with Type 1
Hormone fluctuations influence perceived effort during intense workouts
Female sex hormones estrogen and progesterone fluctuate monthly across the menstrual cycle, affecting moods and energy levels.
Federal aid for lead cleanup is receding. That’s a problem for cash-strapped cities.
Tighter regulations and an influx of federal money in recent years have helped communities across the U.S. initiate efforts to clean up lead contamination in
Even patients are shocked by the prices their insurers will pay — and it costs all of us
Samantha Smith of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, went into the operating room for emergency removal of an ectopic pregnancy.
Study shows weighted vests prevent metabolic slowdown during weight loss
It’s encouraging news for people trying to lose weight safely, especially older adults who want to drop pounds without losing bone or muscle mass.
Ruth Langsford: Counselling is the best thing I ever did
The TV presenter shares how counselling has given her new perspectives on life.
Legislative Alchemy: “Naturopathic Doctor” licensing is bad medicine for Florida
Bad medicine, bad laws, bad choice The post Legislative Alchemy: “Naturopathic Doctor” licensing is bad medicine for Florida first appeared on Science-Based Medicine.
26 Doctors without Borders workers remain unaccounted for in South Sudan
The medical charity Doctors Without Doctors says 26 staff working with the group remain unaccounted for a month after attacks in South Sudan
How AI is being used to support positive mental health
Emma-Louise Amanshia speaks to Anya Aggarwal, a mental health clinician who helps people using the Wysa AI chatbot.