When temperatures spike, emergency physicians expect to see more cases of dehydration and heat stroke. But a new Northwestern University study suggests that extreme heat also is linked to a much wider range of health problems seen in emergency departments and urgent care clinics, including skin conditions, multiple sclerosis and even injuries from traffic accidents. 

The findings could help emergency departments and health care systems better prepare for heat waves, which are becoming more prevalent with climate change. 

A new study shows that the increased risk of preterm pregnancies associated with urinary tract infection is linked to the body’s immune response to the infection rather than to the bacteria themselves.

A new study has identified why many men struggle with weight loss, finding that traditional diet programmes are often perceived as too restrictive and primarily aimed at women.

The research, published in the journal PLOS One and led by Anglia Ruskin University (ARU) in England, is the first academic study to investigate men’s motivation for losing weight, their personal experiences and the weight-loss approaches they find most appealing.