Surprising drug combination cuts alcohol use and lessens nausea in clinical trial

Texas has moved to fund research into ibogaine, a psychedelic drug that may help treat addiction, depression and brain injuries.

A new hereditary condition has been discovered that affects patients' ability to repair DNA—leaving them both at greater risk of developing blood cancer, and unable to repair some of the damage caused by chemotherapy treatments.

The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists is urging insurers to continue covering vaccinations during pregnancy in an open letter signed by 30 prominent professional health organizations.

A new study led by researchers at University of Iowa Health Care has revealed a significant association between high blood pressure during pregnancy (gestational hypertension) and an increased risk of seizures in children.

Accidents occurring in the home are a substantial cause of non-fatal injuries requiring medical care in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs)—with women disproportionately affected, a new study reveals.

You stayed up too late scrolling through your phone, answering emails or watching just one more episode. The next morning, you feel groggy and irritable. That sugary pastry or greasy breakfast sandwich suddenly looks more appealing than your usual yogurt and berries. By the afternoon, chips or candy from the break room call your name. This isn't just about willpower. Your brain, short on rest, is nudging you toward quick, high-calorie fixes.

Your brain makes insulin—the same insulin produced by your pancreas. The same insulin that is not produced in people with type 1 diabetes and the same insulin that does not work properly in people with type 2 diabetes.

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.

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.

As part of the Trump administration's efforts aimed at stopping diversity, equity and inclusion, the government has been restricting how it monitors public health. Along with cuts to federally funded research, the administration has targeted public health efforts to gather information about sexual orientation and gender identity.

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.