Researchers close in on preeclampsia cure Researchers from Western and Brown University have made groundbreaking progress towards identifying the root cause and potential therapy for preeclampsia. Sep 8, 2023 0 36
Martha's rule: Second-opinion law can work, but only if organizational shortcomings are addressed As things stand, hospital patients in England have no legal right to a second medical opinion. But that could soon change, as a campaign to give patients formal entitlement to an urgent second opinion is gathering momentum ... Sep 8, 2023 0 4
Can what works to treat cancer work for diabetes? To live with type 1 diabetes is to be ruled by relentless routine. Food must be carefully monitored, and the only treatment, subcutaneous insulin, is burdensome—requiring regular injections or an insulin pump, continuous ... Sep 8, 2023 0 8
Liver cancer and severe liver disease found to be more common if a close relative has fatty liver disease Close relatives of people with metabolic-associated fatty liver disease have a higher risk of developing liver cancer and dying from liver-related diseases, according to a national study from Karolinska Institutet in Sweden ... Sep 8, 2023 0 1
Polycystic ovarian syndrome: Losing weight can help but many sufferers are vulnerable to bad advice on social media Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS), a hormonal condition which affects how the ovaries work, is thought to affect 20% of women worldwide. Yet despite how common the condition is, and the serious effect it has on women's health, ... Sep 8, 2023 0 25
When IVF fails it can be devastating—so why do clinics offer so little in the way of support? Four in every 10 people who start IVF treatment in the UK end it without having their child, according to data from the UK fertility regulator, the Human Fertilization and Embryology Authority. Sep 8, 2023 0 1
College athletes found to experience high rates of mental health stigma College athletes playing this fall have spent months practicing and preparing for the season. Sep 8, 2023 0 2
Disney princesses can be good for a child's self-image, researchers suggest Children have loved Disney princesses since "Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs" premiered in theaters in 1937. While this adoration continues to grow in terms of princess movie ratings, some parents may wonder what effects ... Sep 8, 2023 1 43
Trial finds preventive epilepsy treatment with vigabatrin does not improve neurocognitive development in TSC infants Infants with tuberous sclerosis complex (TSC), a rare genetic disorder, have a high risk of developing infantile spasms and developmental delay. The early onset and severity of the seizures increase their risk for developmental ... Sep 8, 2023 0 19
The science of dreams and nightmares: What is going on in our brains while we're sleeping? Last night you probably slept for seven to eight hours. About one or two of these was likely in deep sleep, especially if you're young or physically active. That's because sleep changes with age and exercise affects brain ... Sep 8, 2023 0 42
