Women who have endometriosis, especially ovarian cysts called endometriomas, face about twice the chance of developing ovarian cancer compared to those without the condition. The overall risk over a lifetime is still small, roughly 2 percent. Studies show that the same gene changes—ARID1A, PIK
Hospitals see many patients who might have been poisoned but aren’t sure what caused it. Doctors need a way to act fast without knowing the exact toxin. New guidelines help emergency teams figure out what to do next. These rules focus on quick thinking. First, doctors check for clues about what the
Hospitals often focus on medicine to ease pain, but many patients also need emotional and spiritual support. New research tracked what 4-year data from a major hospital shows about these deeper needs. Instead of just treating symptoms, caregivers should listen to what patients truly ask for in their
Women who carry harmful changes in the BRCA1 or BRCA2 genes face a high chance of developing tubo‑ovarian cancer, the most deadly female reproductive system cancer. Because no good screening test exists, doctors usually recommend removing both tubes and ovaries early to cut the risk. This surgery st
Hospitals often guess which patients might end up back in care after leaving. They look at basic info like age or recent illnesses, but this way misses what really happens when people recover at home. A patient might seem fine on paper but struggle silently in daily life. This is where wearable gadg
Hospital stays for mental health in the UK often focus on people with psychosis, who make up about half of all admissions. More than 50% of these patients end up back in the hospital within seven years, showing how common repeat treatments are. While recovery plans usually depend on trust and teamwo
Hospitals across the country face a mounting problem: many imaging rooms sit empty because there aren’t enough trained technologists. In 2026, the vacancy rate for radiologic techs hit 18 %, slowing patient care and overloading current staff. To tackle this, a new program offers up to 5 000 scho
Hospitals face a tough balancing act when picking new medical equipment. They need machines that work well and won't break the bank. The World Health Organization offers guidelines to help with this decision. These recommendations focus on two big things: what hospitals actually need and how to get
Women depend on programs like Medicaid and the Affordable Care Act to stay healthy. Recent changes by the Trump administration threaten that safety net. The new law slashes Medicaid funding, which could cost over ten million people their insurance. It also forces many rural hospitals and cl
Women who lift weights often feel out of place in gyms that still look like male‑only zones. A college student once left the weight room for cardio because she feared looking foolish among grunting men. Yet research shows that resistance training is essential for everyone, especially women, because
