Parental Obesity Linked to Childhood Weight and Eating Habits—But Genetics Matter More Than Direct Influence
A study of 86,000 Norwegian children reveals that while parental obesity is associated with offspring weight gain and eating behaviour,…
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Gonorrhea burden in sub-Saharan Africa remains stubbornly high: new meta-analysis reveals 3.2% general population prevalence
A comprehensive meta-analysis covering 1,604 prevalence measures documents that Neisseria gonorrhoeae affects 3.2% of the general population in sub-Saharan Africa,…
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Neurodivergent students face barriers in healthcare education, Australian study finds
New Australian research reveals neurodivergent students face significant stigma and support gaps in healthcare education programs. Study of 183 graduate…
Global HIV/AIDS Progress at Risk as Funding Cuts Threaten Decades of Gains
UNAIDS warns that funding cuts and human rights backlash threaten to reverse decades of HIV/AIDS progress. The crisis puts the…
Global Blood Safety Report Reveals Widening Access Gap Despite Progress
New WHO report reveals significant progress in blood safety globally, but highlights persistent access inequalities that continue to endanger lives…
FDA Issues Early Alert for Baxter Volara Breathing Device Air Leaks
FDA issues early safety alert for Baxter Volara breathing device circuits that may leak air and medication during therapy. Healthcare…
FDA Issues Safety Correction for Automated Impella Heart Pump Controllers
FDA announces safety correction for Automated Impella Controllers due to potential hardware issues that could delay or interrupt life-sustaining cardiac…
Cannabis for Sleep Creates Dependency Cycle, Neurologist Warns
Cannabis use for sleep creates dependency cycles particularly affecting young people and trauma survivors. Neurological research reveals how cannabis disrupts…
UK Dental Crisis Forces Students to Spend University Savings on Private Treatment as NHS Access Collapses
UK students are forced to spend university savings on private dental treatment as NHS access collapses. BBC investigation reveals financial…
Hospital Finance Leaders Call for Revenue Cycle Reform to Cut Healthcare Costs
Hospital finance leaders at HFMA's 2026 conference identified revenue cycle management inefficiencies as a major driver of healthcare costs. Industry…