As our bodies age, physical changes can affect our ability to perceive and respond effectively to temperature. Because thermoregulation is vital for health and comfort, older people can become more vulnerable—particularly during Australia’s heat waves and cold snaps which are becoming more extreme as our climate changes.

The American Society of Hematology (ASH) released guidelines on frontline management of acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) in adolescents and young adults (AYAs), as well as the management of relapsed or refractory disease in this population. Both guidelines, grounded in evidence-based practice, were developed by pediatric and adult experts in collaboration with patient representatives to improve outcomes for this vulnerable patient population. They were published in the journal Blood Advances.

Stretching at the gym, AJ Starsiak felt an alarming pop in his back. Starsiak shrugged it off. An active 39-year-old father of two who plays softball and ice hockey, he was no stranger to minor injuries.

The words we all use matter. When it comes to neurodiversity—they shape how communities understand difference, who is believed and who feels safe to ask for support. For people with Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), these narratives have real consequences, not just for access to diagnosis or treatment, but for well-being, identity and feeling their value as a human.

Hormone declines during menopause can cause genitourinary syndrome of menopause (GSM), a cluster of vulvovaginal and urinary symptoms that can significantly impair a woman’s quality of life. Local estrogen therapy is effective in relieving genitourinary symptoms, but a new study, published in Menopause, suggests nonablative capacitive-resistive monopolar radiofrequency (CRMRF) may also be effective in restoring vaginal and sexual health.