Bedtime routines without screen time: “Families can cut out the screen use before bed (one to two hours before), lower the lights, have a set bedtime every night, use noise machines, ear plugs or eye masks, and have a routine…

Maternal depressive symptoms are associated with slower fetal growth rate in the critical rapid growth stage (CRGS) before delivery, according to a study published online Dec. 4 in JAMA Network Open. Lu Zhang, M.P.H., from Sichuan University in Chengdu, China,…

Researchers at the Francis Crick Institute have discovered that a common dietary supplement could protect against chronic Cryptosporidium infections which are particularly prevalent in children under two and in areas with poorer sanitation. Cryptosporidium is a parasite that infects and…

Hope for men battling hard-to-treat prostate cancer as scientists discover how some tumours become resistant to therapy Hormone therapy plays a crucial role in halting the growth of cancerous cells But some tumours become resistant to therapy meaning the cancer…

Lipid-lowering drugs for primary prevention are associated with a significant survival benefit, but use has decreased over time, according to a study published online Nov. 16 in Circulation. Jeremy Miles, M.D., from the Montefiore Healthcare Network/Albert Einstein College of Medicine…

Warren County sees outbreak of pneumonia among children Health bosses worldwide have raised concerns after cases of pneumonia in children have skyrocketed. Physicians in parts of the US have noted an uptick in paediatric pneumonia cases – some of which…

While there are trillions of microbes in the gut microbiota, they are easily affected when exposed to various environmental influences. These are reflected in the behavior of one microbe, Lactobacillus (LB), in response to mood pathology and stressors. A new…

Why you should NOT drink alcohol before going bed – experts reveal how a strong drink disrupts your sleeping patterns Alcohol disrupts an important sleep stage making you feel sluggish and tired Drinking before bed regularly can also cause sleep problems…

Are thousands of patients being fobbed off with physiotherapy that doesn’t work – just to save the NHS some cash? Many patients claim they are referred to physio without ever seeing a doctor  When Jeannette Meyers developed shooting pains in her…

Pain is subjective, meaning it will be experienced in different ways by different people. What might seem extremely painful to one person might not be so bad for others. It is also difficult to understand someone else’s level of pain…