https://medicalxpress.com/ en-us Medical Xpress internet news portal provides the latest news on science including: Physics, Nanotechnology, Life Sciences, Space Science, Earth Science, Environment, Health and Medicine. In their day-to-day work, first responders—including police, firefighters, paramedics and lifesavers—often witness terrible things happening to other people, and may be in danger themselves. https://medicalxpress.com/news/2026-02-firefighters-trauma-ptsd.html Wed, 04 Feb 2026 10:33:36 EST news689423581 Despite significant improvements in the availability of 24/7 emergency air ambulance services (HEMS) across the UK since 2009, persistent regional gaps remain, finds research published online in Emergency Medicine Journal. And the provision of advanced, potentially life-saving interventions, such as blood transfusion and a minimally invasive procedure to staunch severe bleeding and stabilize blood pressure (resuscitative endovascular balloon occlusion of the aorta) remains variable, the findings indicate. https://medicalxpress.com/news/2026-02-significant-gaps-persist-regional-uk.html Tue, 03 Feb 2026 18:30:01 EST news689319121 When you think about monitoring heart and breathing rates, you likely picture a wearable device—a wristband, chest strap, or sticky patch connected to a maze of wires. But what if monitoring your breathing or heart rate didn't require contact at all? https://medicalxpress.com/news/2026-01-contactless-health.html Thu, 29 Jan 2026 12:08:59 EST news688910882 While many people binge-watch their favorite shows, binge-watching addiction is associated with loneliness, according to a study published in PLOS One by Xiaofan Yue and Xin Cui from Huangshan University in China. https://medicalxpress.com/news/2026-01-people-binge-addiction-lonely.html Wed, 21 Jan 2026 14:00:02 EST news688206901 As populations age, older adults are increasingly involved in traffic crashes, particularly those riding motorcycles and scooters. In Taiwan, nearly half of traffic deaths among people aged 65 and above involve two-wheeled vehicles. Ensuring that these riders receive the right level of care at the right time has become a growing challenge for emergency systems. https://medicalxpress.com/news/2026-01-scene-scoring-tool-ems-older.html Sun, 18 Jan 2026 17:20:01 EST news687705255 As the community begins to grapple with the horror and tragedy of the Bondi shootings on Sunday, children will likely have questions. Parents may also be wondering how to talk to their little kids and teenagers about what happened. https://medicalxpress.com/news/2025-12-parents-kids-bondi-terror.html Mon, 15 Dec 2025 11:59:36 EST news685022342 Two new studies have found that people affected by the 2017 Manchester Arena terrorist attack showed improvement in mental health after engaging with dedicated support services. https://medicalxpress.com/news/2025-12-early-boosts-recovery-manchester-arena.html Thu, 11 Dec 2025 16:22:17 EST news684692521 Quicker access to bleeding control interventions taught in the American College of Surgeons (ACS) "Stop the Bleed" program could have prevented the deaths of numerous homicide victims in Maryland, according to a first-of-its-kind analysis published in the Journal of the American College of Surgeons (JACS). https://medicalxpress.com/news/2025-12-statewide-analysis-quantifies-life-potential.html Wed, 03 Dec 2025 11:00:15 EST news683884686 Physician Lauren Hughes was heading to see patients at a clinic about 20 miles from her Denver home in February when another driver T-boned her Subaru, totaling it. She was taken by ambulance to the closest hospital, Platte Valley Hospital. https://medicalxpress.com/news/2025-10-doctor-64k-bill-ankle-surgery.html Sat, 01 Nov 2025 10:10:01 EDT news681116485 Food insecurity affects about one in 13 (7.8%) U.K. households, with higher rates of food insecurity found in Black British households and people with long-term mental health conditions, according to a study published in the open-access journal PLOS One by Maddy Power of the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, U.K., and colleagues. https://medicalxpress.com/news/2025-10-uk-food-insecurity-mental-health.html Wed, 15 Oct 2025 14:00:06 EDT news679652641 Combining psychotherapy with low-dose ketamine, a hallucinogenic drug long used as an anesthetic, is a relatively new approach to treating severe depression and post-traumatic stress, especially in populations with high trauma rates such as firefighters, police officers, and military members. Yet evidence of the efficacy and safety of ketamine for treatment of mental health conditions is still evolving, and the market remains widely unregulated. https://medicalxpress.com/news/2025-10-cops-ketamine-largely-unregulated-mental.html Wed, 15 Oct 2025 10:01:24 EDT news679741279 A study led by researchers at the National Cancer Institute-designated Montefiore Einstein Comprehensive Cancer Center (MECCC) has found that mutations in blood-forming cells may explain the increased risk for leukemia and other blood disorders among first responders exposed to the 9/11 World Trade Center (WTC) disaster site and its toxic dust. https://medicalxpress.com/news/2025-09-toxic-exposures-blood-cancers.html Wed, 01 Oct 2025 10:00:02 EDT news678442107 Young people are increasingly turning to sodium nitrite and nitrate as a method of suicide after buying the products online, according to research presented during the 2025 American Academy of Pediatrics National Conference & Exhibition, held at the Colorado Convention Center Sept. 26–30. https://medicalxpress.com/news/2025-09-sodium-nitrite-nitrate-youth-suicide.html Fri, 26 Sep 2025 03:10:18 EDT news678009842 On Sept. 10, 2025, the nation's attention was riveted by the fatal shooting of the conservative activist Charlie Kirk on a college campus in Utah. At nearly the exact same time, a state away—in Colorado—an active shooting was underway on a high school campus in a sleepy mountain town, leaving two teens in critical condition and the shooter, a fellow student, dead from a self-inflicted gunshot. https://medicalxpress.com/news/2025-09-states-minutes-trauma-psychiatrist-exposure.html Tue, 16 Sep 2025 11:50:01 EDT news677239852 Experiencing intense anxiety, lethargy, irritability, or sadness can be debilitating when trying to accomplish a simple task. For a task as monumental as caring for a baby, these symptoms of perinatal mood and anxiety disorders (PMADs) affect one in five mothers, many who feel unsupported. https://medicalxpress.com/news/2025-09-pregnancy-anxiety-depression-worsened-lack.html Mon, 15 Sep 2025 15:06:04 EDT news677167561 A new study led by CUNY SPH researchers suggests physicians were the most trusted public health messengers during the 2024 H5N1 avian influenza outbreak in the United States, surpassing institutional sources like the CDC, state or local health departments, or even family and friends. The research is published in the journal Scientific Reports. https://medicalxpress.com/news/2025-09-physicians-sources-guidance-h5n1-outbreak.html Thu, 04 Sep 2025 15:11:03 EDT news676217462 Navigating health care can be challenging under any circumstances, and systemic barriers can make the experience even more difficult for some groups. Weight-related stigma and inequities in health care can create barriers and negatively influence the experiences of people in larger bodies or living with obesity when visiting primary care physicians. These negative experiences can often lead to health care avoidance. https://medicalxpress.com/news/2025-08-reimagines-primary-people-obesity.html Mon, 25 Aug 2025 12:59:04 EDT news675345542 A stroke happens when the blood supply to part of the brain is cut off, either because of a blockage (called an ischemic stroke) or bleeding (a hemorrhagic stroke). Around 83% of strokes are ischemic. https://medicalxpress.com/news/2025-08-paramedics-women-men-gap-money.html Wed, 13 Aug 2025 13:18:06 EDT news674309876 On July 28, 2025, a 27-year-old gunman entered a New York City office building that is home to the National Football League's headquarters. He shot and killed four people and injured one other before killing himself. https://medicalxpress.com/news/2025-08-youth-athletes-professionals-mental-health.html Wed, 06 Aug 2025 11:53:04 EDT news673699981 Evidence suggests as many as 40% of adults with cancer turn to marijuana—more properly known as cannabis—to manage symptoms like pain, nausea and anxiety, and many want guidance from their physicians. Yet a new national study led by investigators at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (BIDMC) finds that most oncologists-in-training, or fellows, feel underprepared to unprepared to manage this increasingly common aspect of their patients' care. https://medicalxpress.com/news/2025-08-gap-oncology-doctors-unprepared-cannabis.html Mon, 04 Aug 2025 09:34:17 EDT news673518847 A survey from the Australian Dental Association out this week shows about 3 in 4 children never floss their teeth, or have adults do it for them. Many of the survey respondents thought it wasn't worthwhile for baby teeth. https://medicalxpress.com/news/2025-07-kids-floss-baby-teeth.html Thu, 31 Jul 2025 10:00:03 EDT news673174801 In the wake of January's deadly wildfires, Los Angeles County leaders are weighing a disaster registry intended to help disabled and senior residents get connected to emergency responders to bring them to safety during disasters. https://medicalxpress.com/news/2025-07-los-angeles-disaster-registry-disability.html Tue, 22 Jul 2025 07:30:03 EDT news672386530 A new study describes factors associated with self-reported climate anxiety in the United States. The study was published in the open-access journal PLOS Climate by Katherine Kricorian from For Good Measure, United States, and colleagues Karin Turner and Christopher Kricorian, who is also a current high school student. https://medicalxpress.com/news/2025-07-survey-reveals-factors-climate-anxiety.html Wed, 16 Jul 2025 14:00:08 EDT news671866034 Rutgers researchers have found that firearm owners are more likely to consider temporary out-of-home storage when worried about the safety of others. https://medicalxpress.com/news/2025-07-track-willingness-gun-owners-temporarily.html Wed, 16 Jul 2025 11:00:02 EDT news671780611 As Central Texas begins to recover from the devastating floods that swept through the region, families are facing more than just physical damage. The emotional toll—especially on children—can be profound and long-lasting. https://medicalxpress.com/news/2025-07-psychologist-guidance-families-coping-trauma.html Mon, 14 Jul 2025 13:30:02 EDT news671711741 The devastating losses from the historic flooding in Texas Hill Country on July 4, 2025, are still coming into grim focus, with 121 deaths confirmed and more than 100 still missing as of July 10. https://medicalxpress.com/news/2025-07-professional-sustained-mental-health-critical.html Mon, 14 Jul 2025 11:40:01 EDT news671711426 Riding on horseback through brush and over numerous dead turkeys, Margo Mellon spent Tuesday scanning the flood-ravaged ground of Texas' Hill Country for dead bodies. https://medicalxpress.com/news/2025-07-focus-mental-health-death-toll.html Wed, 09 Jul 2025 12:55:41 EDT news671284530 Studies show that the average attention span is now only eight seconds. That's about as much time as it takes to read a few sentences before being distracted. https://medicalxpress.com/news/2025-06-survey-factors-americans-blame-declining.html Mon, 30 Jun 2025 00:10:01 EDT news670243201 Physical activity is widely recognized as an important aspect of a healthy lifestyle, but a new study from the University of Georgia published in The Journal of Prevention of Alzheimer's Disease has found an additional benefit—staving off cognitive decline. https://medicalxpress.com/news/2025-06-staying-physically-cognitive-decline.html Wed, 25 Jun 2025 10:50:01 EDT news670066715 CPR can be lifesaving when a baby stops breathing—but only if it's done properly. https://medicalxpress.com/news/2025-06-children-hospital-department-partner-pediatric.html Tue, 24 Jun 2025 09:10:02 EDT news669974590