Reusable catheters are a safe choice that could cut antibiotic use and NHS costs
Reusable catheters are just as safe for patients as single-use ones and do not increase the risk of urinary tract infections, a new study has found.
May 20, 2026
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Common illnesses & Prevention news
Decolonizing health care: Systematic review identifies practical elements of health care across six countries
When an Indigenous woman gives birth at a Canadian hospital, saving the placenta is treated as a given. Multiple family members crowd the birthing room. A quiet space is made available. These aren't special accommodations, ...
May 20, 2026
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Gestational diabetes increases risk of type 2 diabetes—even at normal weight
Gestational diabetes is a special type of diabetes that can affect pregnant women. The condition is defined as elevated blood sugar levels, without previously known diabetes. Treatment involves self-monitoring of blood sugar, ...
May 21, 2026
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Traffic and industrial pollutants tied to chronic rhinosinusitis risk
Long-term residential exposure to traffic-related and industry-related pollutants is associated with increased chronic rhinosinusitis (CRS) risk, according to a study published online May 28 in JAMA Otolaryngology-Head & ...
May 29, 2026
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Self-reported family history underestimates heart attacks among close relatives
A new study from Karolinska Institutet shows that people's own reports of heart attacks in the family only partially correspond with register data. The findings suggest that heart attacks among relatives are often underreported, ...
May 20, 2026
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Nearly half of maternal deaths in Pennsylvania occur more than 6 weeks after giving birth
For too many women, the journey to motherhood ends in death. Maternal mortality—the death of a woman during pregnancy or within 42 days of giving birth—is not a rare tragedy. Globally, the maternal mortality rate is unacceptably ...
May 27, 2026
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App helps remove vaccine barriers for families
Vaccines help the immune system to recognize and fight many types of diseases, from viral illnesses like COVID-19 to bacterial infections like tetanus. In 2024, the United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention ...
May 26, 2026
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3,798 dengue cases reported in United States in 2024
In 2024, there were 3,798 dengue cases reported, 97.2% of which were associated with travel outside the reporting jurisdiction, according to research published in the Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report.
May 20, 2026
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World Cup 2026: Why moving games to evenings isn't enough to tackle extreme heat problem
The 2026 FIFA World Cup is the biggest ever edition of the world's most watched sporting tournament. The 48 teams taking part in Canada, the US and Mexico may find their toughest opponent is the extreme heat.
May 28, 2026
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Obesity may influence how breast cancer spreads
Obesity may change how early-stage breast cancer becomes invasive, according to a study by University of Oklahoma researchers published in The American Journal of Pathology.
May 28, 2026
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