Autism advocates and researchers express concern that a federal research roadmap developed by advisers selected by Health Secretary RFK Jr. may redirect funding toward unproven alternative therapies instead of established genetic research.

The number of young people in England with no close friends has increased fivefold since 2014, rising from one in 100 to one in 20, according to new research from the IPPR thinktank.

Critics say NHS trusts across England are failing to provide end-of-life care that allows seriously ill children to die at home, forcing many to spend their final days in hospital instead.

Lindsay Clancy faces first-degree murder charges in connection with the deaths of her three young children. Her Massachusetts trial has sparked international debate about how US law handles cases involving mothers accused of killing their children.

Dry eyes are highly common among women in perimenopause and beyond, affecting around half of women in menopausal transition years. The condition results from hormonal changes and other factors but can be managed with various treatments.

Disabled workers are less likely to have employer-based health insurance, putting them at greater risk of losing coverage when Medicaid work requirements take effect next year, according to a new report.

Resident doctors in Northern Ireland began a 24-hour strike on Monday over pay disputes, following recent strikes by consultants and specialist doctors, with picket lines at major hospitals.

Researchers used artificial intelligence to analyze routine mammograms and successfully identified women with heart disease, high blood pressure, and stroke history, potentially transforming breast cancer screening into dual-purpose cardiovascular screening.

Research finds at least 15,000 UK women annually develop undiagnosed PTSD after childbirth, with the true figure potentially much higher. GPs often misidentify the condition as postnatal depression, delaying appropriate specialist treatment.

A common artificial sweetener found in chewing gum and other products has been linked to increased cardiovascular risks in a large research study presented at a major heart conference.

World health organizations have adopted a unified heart attack definition to improve diagnosis and care for women, who historically received less effective treatment for certain types of attacks.

An NHS watchdog warns that AI scribes transcribing doctor-patient consultations frequently misidentify drugs and diagnoses, potentially compromising patient safety if errors go undetected in medical records.