Triple-threat iron supplement also improves gut health

New research from the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience (IoPPN) at King's College London and the social enterprise Breathe Arts Health Research has shown that a specially designed group singing intervention, Breathe Melodies for Mums, is an effective and acceptable way to treat mothers with postnatal depression.

A study carried out by a team of researchers from The Institute of Cancer Research, London, found that combining two types of genetic tests gives doctors a much better chance of identifying multiple myeloma patients who are at risk of early relapse.

A new study from Swansea University, U.K., using population-scale data, has revealed insights into how people use health and care services in their final year of life and highlights the need for better identification and support for people needing palliative care.

California, like much of the nation, is not producing enough nurses working at bedsides to meet the needs of an aging and diverse population, fueling a workforce crunch that risks endangering quality patient care. Nearly 60% of California counties, stretching between the borders with Mexico and Oregon, face a nursing shortage, according to state data.

Researchers at the Institute for Social Research, University of Michigan, report that more than one in five young adults in the US use cannabis or alcohol to help them fall asleep. Nearly half of those who use cannabis said they sometimes relied on it for sleep, suggesting a strong link between substance use and sleep regulation during young adulthood.

How comfortable a child is in their school may influence their physical activity levels, according to a new study from the University of Georgia.

New laws signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom aim to make the artificial intelligence and social media landscape in California safer, especially for minors.

A mobile app can improve the symptoms of one of the commonest mental health problems in students—even with limited engagement, according to University of Manchester researchers.

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.

Doctors often must make critical decisions in minutes, relying on incomplete information. While electronic health records contain vast amounts of patient data, much of it remains difficult to interpret quickly—especially for patients with rare diseases or unusual symptoms.

An estimated 90% of patients receiving home health care have at least one discrepancy between their medication lists and what they're actually taking—making it more likely they will end up in the hospital.

For the first time, scientists can freeze-frame the exact moment an animal makes up their mind and commits to a choice—simply by looking at their brain activity.

Helping children develop a green thumb could have lifelong health benefits, including preventing cancer, according to new work from a University of Alberta public health researcher.

Child maltreatment, which includes abuse and neglect, is one of the most serious public health concerns worldwide. These adversities leave a lasting impact on the emotional well-being, memory, and social development of affected individuals. The problem, however, reaches far beyond its psychological impact, affecting the brain and biological processes through genetic changes, which have remained unclear until now.

HIV remains a major global health issue, affecting nearly 40 million people worldwide. Current treatments, known as antiretroviral therapy (ART), are highly effective at suppressing the virus and preventing illness, but they are not curative and must be taken for life.

Older adults, especially those living with health conditions, who hold positive views about aging are more likely to engage in vigorous physical activity, according to a study led by the University of Surrey.

A new international study led by researchers at Karolinska Institutet demonstrates that it is possible to detect subtle changes in the brain and identify early signs of hereditary frontotemporal dementia using advanced brain imaging techniques. The study is published in Molecular Psychiatry.

A new Special Communication published Oct. 13, 2025, in JAMA outlines how the health care sector should responsibly seize the opportunities of AI, including what must change to ensure AI adoption improves patient outcomes, not just efficiency.