In a new paper published in the New England Journal of Medicine Evidence, physicians and researchers from the University of California, Davis, make a case for why discussions about firearms and personal safety are appropriate in the exam room for patients who may be at risk of harm.

Women continue to experience a significant health gap, typically influenced by access to treatment, effectiveness of treatment and available resources dedicated to understanding health conditions, with wide-ranging human and economic implications. To contribute in narrowing the women’s health gap, the Global Centre for Asian Women’s Health (GloW), under the Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore (NUS Medicine) will take over the hosting and enhancement of the Women’s Health Impact Tracking (WHIT) platform, a first‑of‑its‑kind, publicly accessible tool which measures progress on closing the women’s health gap across a set of conditions and countries.

Sleeping in on the weekend to catch up on sleep lost during the week may be good for adolescents’ mental health, according to new research by the University of Oregon and the State University of New York Upstate Medical University.

New research reveals reveals the hidden struggles experienced by the brothers and sisters of people with Prader-Willi syndrome.

The rare genetic disorder causes growth and learning challenges and requires lifelong care to prevent serious health issues. It is known for causing constant hunger, which can lead to over-eating and obesity.

But until now, little has been known about how Prader-Willi syndrome impacts families.

The University of East Anglia (UK) team reviewed two decades of research to reveal the emotional challenges faced by siblings – including feelings of stress, loneliness and sadness, where "everyday activities like parties and eating out were impossible".