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  • More young adults are developing osteoarthritis—here’s how we can spot those at risk before the damage is done
    on February 14, 2026 at 7:30 pm

    Research suggests young, active people are increasingly being diagnosed with osteoarthritis at much earlier ages than many expect. I have seen its effects firsthand among my own friends. One, a keen marathon runner, developed stage 2 osteoarthritis in her mid-30s. Several well-known public figures, including Robbie Williams, Tiger Woods and Andy Murray, have also spoken openly about experiencing the condition relatively young.

  • The science behind the trend for showering in the dark before bed
    on February 14, 2026 at 7:00 pm

    The latest wellness trend and “sleep hack” involves switching off the bathroom light before stepping into the shower. In the dimness, the water feels louder, the day’s visual clutter fades and the hope is that sleep will come more easily. This practice, often called “dark showering,” has spread on social media, with people claiming that washing before bed in near darkness leads to deeper and faster sleep.

  • Public health care and contracting out: Can it work? Global review presents some answers
    on February 14, 2026 at 6:00 pm

    Universal health coverage—ensuring everyone can get quality, affordable health care when they need it—is one of the targets of the Sustainable Development Goals.

  • Therapeutic outcomes for autistic adults: Exploring factors that shape anxiety and depression trajectories
    on February 14, 2026 at 6:00 pm

    Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a neurodevelopmental condition marked by differences in social interactions and in the understanding of others’ thoughts or feelings, restricted interests and repetitive behaviors. ASD can manifest in markedly different ways and experiences can vary greatly between affected individuals.

  • Record rates of ear disease discovered in Papua New Guinea children
    on February 14, 2026 at 5:00 pm

    The first-ever comprehensive study to estimate the prevalence of otitis media (OM) in Papua New Guinea (PNG) has revealed some of the world’s highest rates of childhood middle ear disease. Published in The Lancet Regional Health—Western Pacific, researchers found almost 75% of children aged 15 or under were suffering from OM, or middle ear infections, and this jumped to a staggering 86% for kids under three years.