Over 2 decades, rates of exposure to ionizing radiation from medical imaging increased among pregnant women in the US and Canada; rates of MRI are increasing and have surpassed CT rates. Medscape Medical News …read more
Extreme temperatures have been associated with several negative fetal health outcomes, and the largest study to date reinforces that link. Medscape Medical News …read more
Two physicians contend that the profession is being gaslighted by institutions when it comes to burnout and anti-stress initiatives. Medscape Business of Medicine …read more
A new study finds a link between migraine and signs of early puberty. The scientists suspect that estrogen plays a key role in how migraine originates. …read more
New research has found a genetic difference in procrastinators, but there is a catch. The research also reveals important sex differences. …read more
Using a single diagnostic image, a new artificial intelligence algorithm predicts 12-year mortality, new data suggested. Medscape Medical News …read more
Masturbating before sex can help some people achieve arousal and reduce stress. However, there is no clear scientific proof behind the anecdotal evidence that it can help males last longer before orgasm. Learn more here. …read more
Menstrual cups are at least as effective at collecting menstrual blood as sanitary pads and tampons, yet a pervasive lack of awareness of the cups hinders widespread use. Medscape Medical News …read more
“This analysis brings the field 1 step closer to the ‘holy grail’ of a direct link between early life exposures and cardiovascular events,” experts said. Medscape Medical News …read more
A new systematic review has assessed the safety and reliability of menstrual cups. Its findings are overwhelmingly positive, though some doubts remain. …read more