Health Conditions

More than five million adults in the UK are facing a serious combination of financial, health, and housing problems. This level of “multi-stress” has not been seen since the global economic crash more than ten years ago, new research reveals. About one in ten working-age adults struggle with low income…

Pennington Biomedical Research Center unveiled its Greaux Healthy initiative on Thursday at the Red Stick Farmer’s Market. This public service program aims to improve the health of children across Louisiana at every age. Developed in collaboration with the State of Louisiana, Greaux Healthy draws on 35 years of Pennington Biomedical’s…

At this year’s World Pork Expo, improving swine herd efficiency through better health was a key focus. New research and technologies unveiled at the event aim to help producers prevent disease, boost reproductive performance, and reduce economic losses. One growing area of concern is foot health. Though relatively new to…

This fund is designed to help tackle urgent health issues caused by pandemics. It will also support proactive disease prevention and cover costs for prevention activities that the State budget does not fully fund. According to the draft law, the disease prevention fund will be an off-budget State financial fund.…

A woman from Londonderry has spoken out about the struggles she faced waiting for a diagnosis of binge eating disorder (BED). She says the delay made her feel like a “problem that cannot be solved.” Now, she is calling for changes in how Northern Ireland’s health service treats this condition.…

Social media is pushing vulnerable young people toward eating disorders by glorifying thinness and spreading harmful diet advice, experts say. Young women and girls are more likely to develop conditions like anorexia, bulimia, and binge-eating disorder. However, rates among men are also rising. Research shows that worldwide, the percentage of…

A new study shows that a personalized exercise and coaching program can improve fitness and overall health in people with neuromuscular diseases. These diseases, which cause muscle weakness and loss, currently have no cure for most patients. The study was published online on June 4, 2025, in Neurology®, the journal…

Rabat — Morocco’s Ministry of Health and Social Protection has lowered the prices of several key medicines. These include treatments for mental health, Alzheimer’s disease, and hormonal disorders. The move aims to make essential drugs more affordable and easier to access for patients nationwide. The new prices were announced in…

As many people face gaps in mental healthcare access, they increasingly rely on artificial intelligence (AI) chatbots for help with side effects from psychiatric medications. However, a new study from the Georgia Institute of Technology shows these AI tools often fall short in detecting and responding to these complex and…

As wildfires continue to burn out of control in Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Manitoba, tens of thousands of residents — along with people in nearby areas — are facing growing health risks from thick smoke. So far, more than 25,000 people have been forced to evacuate. Over two million hectares have…