Extended paternity leave improves mother and baby health
A father took several weeks of paternity leave when his second child was born. During that time, he became more confiden…
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Pizza John's mustache raises millions for maternal care in Sierra Leone
Pizzamas, the annual internet event by YouTubers Hank and John Green, has grown from a fan meme into a major fundraiser.…
Japan records 107,677 centenarians, surpassing 100,000 milestone
According to recently published figures from the Ministry of Health, Japan has 107,677 residents aged 100 or older, mark…
Reading for pleasure protects the brain against dementia
A new review by researchers from Cambridge University shows that reading for pleasure, whether from an old paperback or …
Pomegranates provide substance that repairs intestinal lining
Gut bacteria that break down compounds from pomegranates, walnuts and berries produce a metabolite called urolithin A. N…
Sleep, urine and heart rate: three steps forward in healthcare
These days show that health gains sometimes come in small, smart steps. A simple reward for getting enough sleep, a urin…
GALEAS urine test detects bladder cancer with surprising accuracy
An observational study in the United Kingdom shows strong results for GALEAS Bladder, a non-invasive genetic urine test …
New AI tool detects heart disease via standard ECG
Researchers in the UK have developed an AI model that can detect early signs of heart valve disease and heart failure us…
Five dollars per night sleep boosts student grades
Researchers from the University of Pittsburgh paid more than 1,100 students via a Fitbit app to sleep seven hours per ni…
Caring care: from Afghan clinics to a concussion test
These days, it stands out how often good care comes down to attention at the right moment. Whether it's a delivery in a …
Harvard students win Dyson Award with concussion test
Three Harvard students — Radhika Saran, Cleo Pontone and Sophia DeVito — have won the James Dyson Award 2026 for the Uni…
Afghan family health houses save mothers and babies
In Afghanistan, one of the world's most dangerous countries in which to become a mother, family health houses (Ashiana-e…
Tatyana Ali advocates for Black and Indigenous maternal care
Actress and singer Tatyana Ali, known from The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, is advocating for better maternity care for Blac…