June 27, 2026 (Conversation) For most people, a hot summer’s day is uncomfortable. For someone with scarred lungs, it can become a medical risk. People living with interstitial lung disease (ILD) are especially vulnerable during extreme heat. As climate change drives more
San Diego, Apr 7 (The Conversation) When deciding if something is worth the effort, whether you’ve already exerted yourself or face the prospect of work changes your calculus. That’s what we found in our new research, published in the Journal of Experimental
Cases of gonorrhoea infections that are resistant to antibiotics are on the rise in England, scientists have warned. Increased resistance could one day make the sexually transmitted infection (STI) “untreatable” if the problem is not tackled. Gonorrhoea is usually treated with the
Patients are taking part in a trial that scientists hope could ultimately lead to a cure for rheumatoid arthritis. It could be possible to “switch off” deliberating pain caused by arthritis following a groundbreaking new study, which could help patients who struggle
Sleep medications help many adults get a full night’s sleep, but new research suggests they potentially may increase the risk of dementia or Alzheimer’s disease. Zolpidem, the sedative in Ambien and other sleep drugs, may adversely effect a brain function believed to
