Obesity May Disrupt Antibiotic Effectiveness, Review Finds
A new systematic review finds obesity can alter how antibiotics work, sometimes requiring adjusted doses. Obese patients may need higher doses for drugs to penetrate tissue effectively. While some antibiotics like β-lactams need no changes, others like aminoglycosides do. Researchers stress the need for individualized therapeutic monitoring and further study.
Fathers’ Mental Health Impacts Child Development, Global Study Finds
A major global review confirms paternal mental distress—especially postnatal—negatively affects children’s cognitive, social-emotional, and physical development. Though impacts are small, they are consistent. Researchers urge healthcare systems to support both parents during perinatal periods to ensure better outcomes for families and reduce stigma around fathers’ mental health challenges.
Alberta Sees Largest Measles Surge in Over 40 Years
Alberta has reported 932 measles cases since March—the most in four decades. Health experts warn Canada may lose its measles-elimination status by October. Four people are hospitalized, one in intensive care. The rise signals the need for urgent public health responses to prevent further spread of the contagious disease.
Understanding Sleep Paralysis: Why You Can’t Move or Scream
Sleep paralysis affects about 30% of people, causing vivid, terrifying hallucinations while the body remains immobile during REM. Stress, irregular sleep, and mental health issues are risk factors. Though not dangerous, it can be distressing. Harvard researchers explore therapies like meditation-relaxation techniques to reduce episodes and improve sleep quality.
Social Media’s Skin Care Obsession Is Harming Kids, Study Warns
A new study reveals kids aged 7–18 are adopting complex, often harmful skincare routines influenced by TikTok. Many products contain irritants like AHAs, lack sunscreen, and are not suitable for young skin. Dermatologists urge parents to stick to gentle, fragrance-free cleansers and sunscreen while monitoring social media influence.
Exercise Boosts Colon Cancer Survival Rates
A Canadian-led global study found structured exercise after chemotherapy reduced colon cancer recurrence by 28% and death risk by 37%. Patients worked with physiotherapists over three years. Researchers say adding physical activity to care plans is as effective as expensive cancer drugs and far more affordable and sustainable.