Are Rising Temperatures Affecting Fetal Development?
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
Why ‘Burnout’ Is the Wrong Term for Physician Suffering
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
Study introduces ‘the Big Bang Theory of migraine’
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
Can we blame procrastination on our genes?
New research has found a genetic difference in procrastinators, but there is a catch. The research also reveals important sex differences. …read more
AI Predicts Long-term Death Risk From Single Chest X-ray
Using a single diagnostic image, a new artificial intelligence algorithm predicts 12-year mortality, new data suggested. Medscape Medical News …read more
What to know about masturbating before sex
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 Safe, Effective, and Largely Unkown
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
‘Wake Up Call’: Early Adult Health May Set Path for Later CVD
“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
Menstrual cups vs. pads and tampons: How do they compare?
A new systematic review has assessed the safety and reliability of menstrual cups. Its findings are overwhelmingly positive, though some doubts remain. …read more
Universal Test and Treat Won’t Stop HIV Epidemic
In recent years, 3 large studies tested the idea that scaling up HIV testing and offering treatment immediately might halt new infections. Researchers grapple with whether test-and-treat is enough. Medscape Medical News …read more