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  • Endometriosis: A long‑ignored disease, despite symptoms that can be traced back to ancient times
    on September 3, 2026 at 2:20 am

    Intense pelvic pain, severely painful periods, infertility—these symptoms associated with endometriosis appeared in medical texts as far back as antiquity. Yet this disease, which affects 10% of women of reproductive age, long remained ignored. The reason: the long history of medical and social representations of female pain.

  • Childhood sleep apnea: When snoring is more than a noisy night
    on September 3, 2026 at 1:20 am

    A child who snores loudly every night might seem like a funny sight. But if that snoring accompanies repeated narrowing or blockage of the airway, the effects can reach far beyond a noisy night.

  • Giardiasis cases are rising in England: Should we be worried?
    on September 3, 2026 at 12:20 am

    Cases of giardiasis, an intestinal infection that causes diarrhea, bloating and gas, have reached their highest level in England since 2016, according to newly published data from the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA).

  • Alcohol-linked cancer’s toll extends far beyond the liver, with deaths rising across age groups
    on September 2, 2026 at 11:30 pm

    Alcohol-attributable cancer deaths in the U.S. doubled between 1990 and 2023, a new study found. The study also revealed that alcohol-linked cancer deaths are not limited to older adults or liver cancer. Among adults ages 20–54, colorectal cancer was the leading alcohol-attributable cancer death in men, while breast cancer ranked first in women. The study also showed a growing burden from colorectal, esophageal, pancreatic and other cancers.

  • Boosting indoor light could help support healthy aging in older adults in urban areas
    on September 2, 2026 at 11:10 pm

    Bright light therapy lamps can improve sleep, activity levels and circadian rhythms among older adults in urban areas who have diminished exposure to natural light, a new study from the University of Surrey reports. Scientists believe such methods could provide a nonpharmacological, low-cost way to support healthy aging in urban areas.