Data on sexual orientation and gender is critical to public health—without it, health crises continue unnoticed

A multidisciplinary team led by Professor Li Yulong from the School of Life Sciences at Peking University has developed a far-red fluorescent dopamine (DA) probe that enables real-time, multiplex imaging of neurotransmitters in the living brain.

Deep-brain imaging in awake mice reveals how light resets the circadian clock by activating complex SCN neuron networks.

Two existing medications—one used for smoking cessation and the other for depression—appear to work effectively together in treating alcohol use disorder. The combination reduces alcohol cravings, lowers consumption, and may decrease the risk of nausea. These findings come from a new study led by the University of Gothenburg, Sweden.

Australian researchers have demonstrated that the use of a new, less toxic drug combination after stem cell transplants for leukemia significantly improves patient outcomes post-transplant, reducing the risk of the life-threatening complication of graft versus host disease (GVHD).

While you're probably not pouring your morning cup for the long-term health benefits, coffee consumption has been linked to a lower risk of mortality. In a new observational study, researchers from the Gerald J. and Dorothy R. Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy at Tufts University found the association between coffee consumption and mortality risk changes with the amount of sweeteners and saturated fat added to the beverage.

Sleep apnea will become more common and more severe due to global warming, leading to increased health and economic burdens across the globe, warn Flinders University sleep experts.

According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, 13.5% of American households experienced food insecurity at some time during 2023. That means 18 million families didn't have enough to meet their needs and often didn't know where the next meal would come from.

Gout flares are associated with cardiovascular events. Treating gout to target serum urate levels prevents flares, but whether such treatment can also prevent cardiovascular events is unknown.

Understanding the electrical activity of neurons is key to unlocking insights into neurological diseases. Yale researchers have unveiled a high-throughput automated method that captures the electrical activity of large numbers of neurons simultaneously and without bias.

Last week, the Australian government announced a new National Immunization Strategy for 2025–30. This strategy sets out the government's priorities for improving vaccine uptake for children, adolescents and adults over the next five years.

Experts from Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago affirm the need to screen new fathers for mental distress, recognizing the mounting research that underscores the importance of fathers in child development.

Death rates for American Indians and Alaska Natives (AI/AN) are far higher than reported in official vital statistics, according to a new study led by a Boston University School of Public Health (BUSPH) researcher.

Babies born to mothers potentially exposed to low levels of arsenic in public drinking water—even at levels below the federal safety standard—were more likely to be born preterm, with lower birthweight, or be smaller than expected, according to a study at Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health.

The weather is getting cooler and many of us are turning to hot showers and baths to warm up and wind down.

Autoinflammatory diseases predominantly affect young patients, many of whom may go on to become pregnant. For many inflammatory diseases, pregnancy can be a period of destabilization of inflammatory activity, and may lead to complications for the mother or fetus. But there is a lack of prospective large cohort data on pregnancy outcomes in these patients—particularly in familial Mediterranean fever (FMF).

Artificial intelligence (AI) is entering the mainstream. The term encompasses a wide variety of machines that can learn from data, identify patterns, and make decisions. But how can it be used to support health care? EULAR—The European Alliance of Associations for Rheumatology—has picked a number of abstracts for its 2025 congress in Barcelona that showcase how AI is influencing different areas in rheumatology—from diagnosis through to monitoring, risk prediction, and patient communication.

A new study has revealed large differences in attitudes toward various types of drugs, with a growing acceptance of psychedelics and strong negative feelings toward more traditional illicit drugs.

If you start reading the labels of the various milks at the supermarket, you'll quickly find different fat levels, added nutrients like calcium, lactose-free options, milk from goats or sheep, and ones made from plants.