Perineal Tears During Childbirth: Better Prediction, Better Prevention
A new method helps predict the risk of severe birth injuries more accurately, especially with high-birth-weight babies — a real step forward in protecting the perineum during labour.
Depression and Chronic Pain: A Link That Builds Years in Advance
New research shows that depression can precede chronic physical pain by up to eight years — a finding that changes how we think about prevention and whole-body care.
Chronic Pain and Blood Pressure: A Connection We Keep Underestimating
A large study of over 200,000 adults reveals that chronic pain may silently drive up blood pressure — with inflammation and depression playing a key role.