Allison Gardner says a decade of undiagnosed and recurrent urinary infections driven by menopause led to debilitating pain and thoughts of self-harm; experts and campaigners call for improved diagnostics and new antibiotics
Neurology paper finds associations in more than 12,700 Brazilians; experts warn findings are observational but biologically plausible
Women report using marijuana for nausea, anxiety and sleep, but experts and medical societies warn there is no known safe level during pregnancy
Doctors warn that brain inflammation can progress within hours and urge greater awareness so treatment is started quickly
Doctors say encephalitis can progress rapidly and early recognition and treatment within 24–48 hours can be lifesaving
AstraZeneca pauses investment and industry leaders urge overhaul of pricing rules as talks with ministers stall
Authorities say the nonagenarian allegedly used a piece of a wheelchair during a late-night altercation at Seagate Rehabilitation and Nursing Center; she was taken for evaluation and is not currently facing charges
A medical weight-loss specialist says eating throughout the day strains insulin and that fruit juices supply concentrated sugar without fiber, undermining slimming efforts
Meta‑analysis of 18 trials involving 1,402 children aged 6–17 shows average weight loss and improved glycemic control, while researchers call for longer follow‑up and safety data on newer agents