Framework developed for unified approach focuses on important and common clinical conditions

For most people, swallowing is second nature, but how does it occur, and why do some people have difficulty with it? Researchers at Kyushu University in Japan have started to tackle these questions by developing a mathematical model that recreates the muscle movements of the esophagus that occur during swallowing. The model, reported in Royal Society Open Science, also replicates muscle dynamics seen in various esophageal motility disorders, revealing insights into their underlying causes and opening up new avenues for treatment.

Federal health officials are reviewing safety data on COVID vaccines in pregnant women and children, and may also reconsider recommendations for older adults.

New findings from researchers at UC Irvine show how a simple dietary change that increases fiber intake can reshape gut bacteria to prevent sugar from damaging the liver and causing disease.

Lifetime significant experiences, in particular the social ones, are the fabric of our identity. But what about their impact on our health? Hardships of childhood, access to education quality and social networks, exposure to violence, and many other social domains may slowly accumulate over time and decades later may shape how the brain grows, connects, and copes.

"Be kind to yourself" is a piece of advice that's often given to people during difficult times or moments of stress. But for someone who is driven, a perfectionist or facing pressure, the idea of self-compassion can feel uncomfortable. To them, kindness might feel like letting themselves off the hook.

The sound slices through the quiet of the night: a muffled sob, then a hiccup, quickly escalating into a high-pitched, frantic wail. For any parent or caregiver, this is a familiar, urgent call to action. But what is it a call for? Is the baby hungry? In pain? Lonely? Or simply uncomfortable?

A little blue pill is creating a stir in Hollywood—and no, it's not Viagra. It's propranolol, a beta blocker originally designed for heart conditions, that's now making its way into dressing rooms, award ceremonies and even first dates.

Delayed marriage significantly reduces the risk of obesity among urban women in Pakistan, new research has shown.

If young teens use social media to learn about sexual health, it is better if they use sites like YouTube rather than ones like Snapchat, a new study shows.

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.

A team led by UT Southwestern Medical Center scientists has identified early signals from the immune system that could help predict which cancer patients are most likely to develop harmful side effects from immunotherapy. The findings, published in the Journal for ImmunoTherapy of Cancer, offer a path toward tests to help doctors tailor care for at-risk patients.

More than 100,000 Paris Hilton-branded mini fridges are being recalled because of a risk of fire and burns, federal safety officials announced.

If there's one thing that's crystal clear about Alzheimer's disease, it's this: It eats away at neurons and the links between them, ultimately destroying the neural networks that underlie our memories.

Researchers in the College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources (CAHNR) have completed a review study that highlights the health benefits of kimchi, a Korean food that has been gaining global popularity in recent years.

A medical artificial intelligence (AI) technique now enables the precise and high-quality reconstruction of MRI images even from incomplete scan data. This innovative approach not only shortens reconstruction times compared to existing methods but also offers greater ease of use for medical professionals, promising to improve diagnostic accuracy in clinical settings.

Research led by the Transforming and Expanding Access to Mental Health Care Universally in Pediatrics (TEAM UP) Scaling and Sustainability Center of Boston Medical Center (BMC) finds that children who receive behavioral health services delivered through the TEAM UP Model of integrated behavioral health care have fewer behavioral health symptoms.

Opioids, including the best known—morphine, heroin and fentanyl—have been gaining popularity over the last few decades. Although officially banned, these painkillers still find their way into prisons either via drones or with visitors. The result is that more and more prisoners are using opioids.

A new study led by researchers from City St George's, University of London, has revealed the strong links between loneliness and physical pain across 139 countries, highlighting the significant role of psychological distress.