By Laura Ungar, May 13, 2026 (AP) —A hormonal condition affecting 1 in 8 women around the world just got a new name in hopes of improving care. It Is now called polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome instead of polycystic ovary syndrome. Researchers
NEW YORK, April 16, 2026 (AP) — Before Megan Pilatzke was diagnosed with autism, she wondered why she always felt drained when she got home from work. All day long, she’d labored to understand when to speak up or stay silent in
Sleeping without a pillow may help reduce elevated pressure inside the eye, according to early findings published in the British Journal of Ophthalmology. High intraocular pressure can damage the optic nerve and lead to glaucoma, the leading cause of irreversible blindness worldwide.
It’s not just gas prices: Some U.S. water utilities are reporting the Middle East war is disrupting their ability to maintain recommended fluoride levels in the drinking water. Over the past few weeks, a few water utilities have said their supply had
Experts wish more people spotted the signs earlier: feeling overwhelmed, not feeling “like yourself,” shifts in sleep, behavior and mood. The United States has a mental health problem, data from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention show. More young people,
