According to research published in Acta Obstetricia et Gynecologica Scandinavica, a quarter of women who gave birth in metropolitan France reported that they were treated disrespectfully during childbirth and/or while staying in the hospital after giving birth.

In research published in New Phytologist, investigators reveal that tomato ripening is regulated by the same mechanism that contributes to humans' and animals' life- and health-span.

Because life expectancy for individuals with Down syndrome has increased dramatically, investigators assessed the risk of age-related cardiovascular diseases in this population. As reported in the Journal of Internal Medicine, the researchers found increased risks of various cardiovascular diseases compared with the general population.

The Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology (APIC), the Society for Healthcare Epidemiology of America (SHEA), the Pediatric Infectious Diseases Society (PIDS), and the Infectious Diseases Society of America (IDSA) are calling on the CDC to reinstate the Healthcare Infection Control Practices Advisory Committee (HICPAC), a vital source of expert, evidence-based guidance used nationwide to prevent healthcare-associated infections. The termination of HICPAC leaves a critical gap in the nation’s infection prevention infrastructure, especially as threats like antimicrobial resistance and emerging pathogens grow. The societies emphasize that HICPAC’s interdisciplinary approach and decades of trusted guidance are irreplaceable for protecting patients, healthcare workers, and public health.

More people are landing in the hospital with cannabis-related problems—and for many, a mental health condition is the primary issue, according to a new study published in the Journal of Studies on Alcohol and Drugs.

CLEVELAND, Ohio (May 7, 2025)—Many women struggle to find resources to help manage their menopause symptoms. For women living with a serious mental illness, the need for additional support and education during the menopause transition is even greater. A new scoping review confirmed the paucity of research on this topic and suggested a need for more psychoeducation programs. Results of the study are published online today in Menopause, the journal of The Menopause Society.