https://medicalxpress.com/ en-us Medical Xpress internet news portal provides the latest news on Health and Medicine. A paper published in Molecular Psychiatry, led by researchers from Queen Mary University of London and Royal Holloway, University of London, challenges the way we think about neurodevelopmental conditions. https://medicalxpress.com/news/2026-07-neurodevelopmental-spectrum-link-adhd-autism.html Thu, 02 Jul 2026 20:00:01 EDT news702202561 The Society for Healthcare Epidemiology of America (SHEA) has released a new consensus statement providing pediatric-specific recommendations for the infection prevention and control of Candida auris (also referred to as Candidozyma auris), a multidrug-resistant fungal pathogen associated with health care-associated infections and outbreaks worldwide. The research is published in the journal Antimicrobial Stewardship & Healthcare Epidemiology. https://medicalxpress.com/news/2026-06-pediatric-candida-auris.html Wed, 24 Jun 2026 13:00:09 EDT news701522582 A coronial inquest is this week examining the death of Melbourne wellness influencer Stacey Warnecke after a freebirth at her home in September. https://medicalxpress.com/news/2026-06-women-freebirth-midwife-doctor.html Fri, 19 Jun 2026 21:20:01 EDT news701075117 Fetal growth restriction may affect babies' heart rate, pain response, brain structure, growth and early development long after birth, according to a new study led by UCL and King's College London researchers. For the first time, a study has tracked the growth of babies diagnosed with fetal growth restriction from 14 weeks' gestation to 6 years of age. The authors of the new Scientific Reports paper found that differences experienced in utero, such as higher heart rate and lower weight, can persist after birth and cause compounding disadvantages into early childhood. https://medicalxpress.com/news/2026-06-babies-fetal-growth-restriction-years.html Tue, 16 Jun 2026 21:00:03 EDT news700831443 Premature infants of mothers with asthma may be more likely to need treatment for a serious and potentially vision-threatening eye condition known as retinopathy of prematurity (ROP), according to research conducted by alumni and faculty of the University of Colorado Anschutz Department of Ophthalmology. https://medicalxpress.com/news/2026-06-maternal-asthma-heighten-retinopathy-prematurity.html Mon, 15 Jun 2026 07:20:01 EDT news700717741 The discovery of insulin in 1921 revolutionized diabetes care. Type 1 diabetes went from being a death sentence to a manageable chronic condition. https://medicalxpress.com/news/2026-06-insulin-core-element-diabetes-treatment.html Thu, 04 Jun 2026 22:00:01 EDT news699797011 Top food researchers have teamed up on a special issue of the American Journal of Public Health to push policymakers for stricter action on ultra-processed foods (UPFs). https://medicalxpress.com/news/2026-06-poll-broad-stricter-ultra-foods.html Thu, 04 Jun 2026 19:20:01 EDT news699797054 People with disabilities continue to face major barriers when seeking oral health care, according to new research that explores the perspectives of patients, caregivers and health care professionals in different countries. https://medicalxpress.com/news/2026-06-people-disabilities-poorer-oral-health.html Wed, 03 Jun 2026 21:20:01 EDT news699700131 Australia is facing a growing addiction crisis with 1 in 30 people meeting the criteria for a substance use disorder, yet addiction medicine remains one of the least visible specialties with only 245 doctors and 68 trainees nationwide currently specializing in addiction medicine. A research team led by Flinders University says the solution could lie in boosting awareness, training pathways and early exposure to rapidly grow the addiction medicine workforce. With an average workforce age of around 62, many are nearing retirement, which raises urgent concerns about the future of this workforce. https://medicalxpress.com/news/2026-06-tackle-addiction-medicine-specialist-shortage.html Tue, 02 Jun 2026 12:20:05 EDT news699615062 Inova, the leading nonprofit health system in the Northern Virginia and Washington, D.C. metropolitan area, developed a novel dietitian-led program for the bedside placement of feeding tubes for critically ill patients. The goals were to reduce nursing workload and optimize patient safety. In addition, the system adopted an electromagnetic sensor-guided feeding tube (EMFT) system that allows clinicians to visualize the tube's path on a monitor for real-time positioning at the bedside. https://medicalxpress.com/news/2026-06-teamwork-technology-tube-placement.html Mon, 01 Jun 2026 11:40:01 EDT news699526321 For ten years, the Fr1da study, coordinated by Helmholtz Munich, has been investigating whether early stages of type 1 diabetes in children can be detected in routine pediatric care. The latest evaluation shows that the screening program is sustainably feasible and identifies most children who will later develop stage 3 (clinical) type 1 diabetes. https://medicalxpress.com/news/2026-05-early-diabetes-children-feasible-routine.html Thu, 21 May 2026 16:10:01 EDT news698597221 Around one in every 100 people worldwide has vitiligo—a chronic, autoimmune skin condition that causes the skin to appear lighter in patches. https://medicalxpress.com/news/2026-05-vitiligo-affects-people-worldwide-skin.html Wed, 20 May 2026 16:20:02 EDT news698501462 Children with special needs often experience a range of early developmental challenges that can affect their readiness for learning and their participation in school. https://medicalxpress.com/news/2026-05-covid19-pandemic-thousands-kindergarteners-developmental.html Tue, 19 May 2026 14:40:03 EDT news698412301 Sexuality is an important part of life—even when we grow old. The idea that desire disappears with age is a myth that needs to be debunked, argues a psychologist who has researched older adults' sex lives. https://medicalxpress.com/news/2026-05-elderly-people-sexually.html Tue, 19 May 2026 14:00:07 EDT news698412081 It's widely known that low-income Black women suffer far higher maternal health risks than low- income white mothers, often because they lack access to quality health care. But in a new book, UC Berkeley law professor Khiara M. Bridges makes a forceful argument that maternal health disparities affect Black women at every rung of the socioeconomic ladder. https://medicalxpress.com/news/2026-05-qa-wealth-shield-black-americans.html Mon, 18 May 2026 17:20:06 EDT news698335261 A storyteller with a passion for popular education. Head of one of Linköping University's strongest research environments. And a physician. Markus Heilig researches the biology of the brain in addiction, and always considers the whole person. https://medicalxpress.com/news/2026-05-magnetic-brain-alcohol-cravings-person.html Wed, 13 May 2026 11:35:28 EDT news697890566 Students who are Black, Hispanic, female, from low-income families or multilingual learners are less likely to be identified with autism in U.S. elementary schools than their white, male, higher-income or English-speaking peers. This finding comes from our new research, published in April 2026 in the academic journal Autism. https://medicalxpress.com/news/2026-05-black-hispanic-female-lowincome-elementary.html Mon, 11 May 2026 23:20:01 EDT news697717663 A recent study in the Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior examined the impact of the Healthy Steps to Freedom (HSF-10) program on nutrition, body image, and health-related behaviors among 607 women undergoing treatment for substance use. Findings demonstrated that participation in the 10-week intervention program was associated with significant improvements in nutrition behaviors, physical activity, and intuitive eating, alongside reductions in body dissatisfaction, thin-ideal internalization, and disordered eating behaviors. https://medicalxpress.com/news/2026-05-weight-gain-recovery-week-women.html Sat, 09 May 2026 14:30:01 EDT news697377830 After weeks (or months) of putting it off, you book a longer appointment with your GP to talk about your mental health. You explain that you've been feeling low, anxious and overwhelmed. They suggest seeing a psychologist. But how do you know if this psychologist is the right person for you? https://medicalxpress.com/news/2026-05-psychologist.html Wed, 06 May 2026 11:20:02 EDT news697280222 Hundreds of foreign doctors about to complete training in the U.S. will have to leave the country if the federal government doesn't rapidly process their visa waiver applications, which have been languishing since the fall and winter, immigration attorneys say. https://medicalxpress.com/news/2026-05-delays-visa-threaten-doctor-placements.html Tue, 05 May 2026 22:00:01 EDT news697193487 As Alzheimer's disease and other dementias continue to rise nationwide, new research shows that equipping primary care providers with focused dementia training and embedding clinical decision-support tools directly into the electronic medical record (EMR) can significantly improve dementia diagnosis and care. https://medicalxpress.com/news/2026-05-primary-dementia.html Tue, 05 May 2026 08:00:01 EDT news697182961 Intimacy doesn't disappear in long-term care, but clear guidance on how to support it often does. A new paper outlines a practical framework for how organizations can move from uncertainty and inconsistency to a structured, ethical approach that respects residents' autonomy while protecting their safety. At the heart of the model is the creation of a dedicated sexual health committee, a multidisciplinary team charged with developing policies, guiding staff, and helping communities navigate one of the most sensitive—and often avoided—aspects of care. https://medicalxpress.com/news/2026-05-guidelines-term-communities-residents-intimacy.html Mon, 04 May 2026 17:20:02 EDT news697125122 As Australia and the world face rapidly aging populations, technology is increasingly promoted as the answer to helping older people live safely, independently and well—but experts warn that innovation alone is not enough. https://medicalxpress.com/news/2026-05-aging-digital-world.html Mon, 04 May 2026 10:00:03 EDT news697106882 Only a very small number of people never return to psychiatric services after being admitted once. That is the conclusion of a new study from the University of Copenhagen, which followed 150 young people for 20 years after their first psychiatric admission. https://medicalxpress.com/news/2026-05-psychiatric-admission-term-illness-patients.html Fri, 01 May 2026 13:00:06 EDT news696854821 Sickle cell disease (SCD) is the most common inherited blood disorder in the United States. Approximately 10% of people with SCD in the US live in New York State, with the majority residing in New York City. https://medicalxpress.com/news/2026-04-regional-differences-sickle-cell-disease.html Fri, 01 May 2026 11:00:01 EDT news696763081 Mental illness is among one of the most common health conditions in the U.S., with more than 1 in 5 adults living with a mental illness. Many of these individuals are parents—more than 1 in 14 children are in the care of an adult living with a mental illness. In light of these statistics, University of Delaware researchers examined how parental mental illness affects the economic and social resources available to children. https://medicalxpress.com/news/2026-04-hidden-parental-mental-illness.html Thu, 30 Apr 2026 10:00:11 EDT news696761462 Providing patients with structured exercise and nutrition support before surgery can reduce complications and shorten hospital stays, according to a new review published in the Journal of the American College of Surgeons (JACS). https://medicalxpress.com/news/2026-04-optimizing-nutrition-surgery-boosts-patient.html Wed, 29 Apr 2026 10:00:05 EDT news696588361 Pets aren't just mere companions, they play an active role in improving their owners' well-being. But what does this connection tell us about our lifestyles? A recent study by the National Veterinary School of Toulouse has gauged how attached French pet owners are to their cats and dogs. https://medicalxpress.com/news/2026-04-truth-cats-dogs-links-pet.html Tue, 28 Apr 2026 10:20:03 EDT news696587881 Speaking at the 46th Annual Meeting and Scientific Sessions of the International Society for Heart and Lung Transplantation (ISHLT), held from April 22–25 at the Metro Toronto Convention Center in Toronto, ON, Canada, Jagbir Gill, MD, Associate Professor of Medicine in the Division of Nephrology at the University of British Columbia (UBC), shared practical strategies for reducing disparities in access to transplantation. https://medicalxpress.com/news/2026-04-canadian-nephrologist-common-patient-centered.html Wed, 22 Apr 2026 00:00:04 EDT news695977585 When you finally receive a neurodevelopmental diagnosis that reflects your strengths and the challenges you face, it can be life-changing. https://medicalxpress.com/news/2026-04-audhd-autistic-adhd-diagnosis.html Mon, 20 Apr 2026 16:20:02 EDT news695911602