People with premenstrual dysphoric disorder – a more serious form of premenstrual syndrome, commonly known as PMS – are more likely to experience suicidal thoughts and behaviors than people without…
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Health authorities work to contain cruise ship hantavirus outbreak
The MV Hondius, a Dutch cruise ship with a deadly outbreak of hantavirus, was on its way to the Canary Islands on May 7, 2026, after evacuating three ill passengers…
Trump’s new ‘Coalie’ mascot and myth of ‘clean, beautiful coal’ have a long history in advertising
If you follow the Trump administration’s social media posts, you might spot its new mascot: a cartoon lump of coal with big eyes and babylike features. “Coalie” sparked a backlash…
You know exercise is good for you – so why is it so hard to put it into practice?
Physical activity is one of the most powerful health tools people have to improve mood, energy and sleep, even after just a few sessions. But the real superpower of an…
Can peptide injections help people recover from injuries? Here’s what you need to know
It’s tough to avoid the current hype about the health benefits of injecting peptides. Although these substances – essentially, synthetic bits of protein in solution – have long made the…
Sleep apnea compromises far more than a good night’s rest – 2 neuroscientists outline the risks and the need for better diagnosis
Annual medical checkups typically cover the basics: diet, exercise and mental state. Surprisingly, many primary care providers fail to ask about one of the fundamental contributors to well-being: sleep. We…
Clinical trials that are actually marketing ploys targeting doctors – how seeding trials put profit over patients
Some clinical trials aren’t designed to answer scientific questions. They’re designed to market drugs. In our recently published research, my team and I analyzed over 34,000 industry-funded trials and found…
In rural Appalachia, abortion pill offers reproductive choice and privacy − but police may see a crime
A 35-year-old Kentucky woman was arrested in late 2025, accused of taking abortion pills that she ordered online. The gestational age and status of the pregnancy is unknown. But Kentucky,…
Financial strain, lockdowns and fear of infection during disease outbreaks magnify violence against women and girls − new research
When the world shut down due to the COVID-19 pandemic in early 2020, another crisis quietly grew behind closed doors. Reports from around the globe suggested that violence against women…
How workplace stress hijacks the nervous system to cause headaches − and a neurologist’s guide to managing them
Many people finish the workday not just tired but wired. Their mind keeps racing, their body feels tense, and even in moments that should be restful they feel a lingering…
