Prospective parents are being marketed genetic tests that claim to predict which IVF embryo will grow into the tallest, smartest or healthiest child. But these tests cannot deliver what they promise. The benefits are likely minimal, while the risks to patients, offspring and society are real. Parents deserve accurate information, not marketing hype, when making profound decisions about their future children.

Public support for sharing health data for artificial intelligence (AI) research depends on clear public benefit, strong safeguards, and meaningful consent, according to a new NDORMS study based on in-depth focus groups with members of the U.K. public. The new study, published in BMJ Digital Health & AI, adds to a growing body of evidence about public views on health data sharing for AI research. It builds on that literature by placing public voices at its center and offering a detailed analysis of how people weigh the risks, benefits and trust when deciding whether to share their health data.

African indigenous food groups present an exciting area to explore when it comes to taste and nutrition. They may even offer potential as nutritional therapy for people with health problems.

Detecting gum disease currently requires a dentist chair and a visual exam, often catching problems only after tissue damage has started. To shift care from reactive to proactive, researchers at Texas A&M University have engineered a wearable, tissue-adhesive biosensor that detects inflammation biomarkers in the mouth with molecular precision.

A new study by Bournemouth University (BU) is calling for Government to commit to a faster diagnosis and tailored mental health support for people with autism to help prevent suicides. The study which was led by Dr. Rachel Moseley, who is autistic and Principal Academic in Psychology at BU analyzed more than 4,000 responses from autistic people who have had thoughts of suicide, or people who have been bereaved from the death of someone with autism.

Research suggests young, active people are increasingly being diagnosed with osteoarthritis at much earlier ages than many expect. I have seen its effects firsthand among my own friends. One, a keen marathon runner, developed stage 2 osteoarthritis in her mid-30s. Several well-known public figures, including Robbie Williams, Tiger Woods and Andy Murray, have also spoken openly about experiencing the condition relatively young.

The latest wellness trend and "sleep hack" involves switching off the bathroom light before stepping into the shower. In the dimness, the water feels louder, the day's visual clutter fades and the hope is that sleep will come more easily. This practice, often called "dark showering," has spread on social media, with people claiming that washing before bed in near darkness leads to deeper and faster sleep.

Universal health coverage—ensuring everyone can get quality, affordable health care when they need it—is one of the targets of the Sustainable Development Goals.

Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a neurodevelopmental condition marked by differences in social interactions and in the understanding of others' thoughts or feelings, restricted interests and repetitive behaviors. ASD can manifest in markedly different ways and experiences can vary greatly between affected individuals.

The first-ever comprehensive study to estimate the prevalence of otitis media (OM) in Papua New Guinea (PNG) has revealed some of the world's highest rates of childhood middle ear disease. Published in The Lancet Regional Health—Western Pacific, researchers found almost 75% of children aged 15 or under were suffering from OM, or middle ear infections, and this jumped to a staggering 86% for kids under three years.