Hashtag Medicine: Abstract Tweeted at ASCO Ignites Debate
A tweet about how male and female presenters are introduced differently at ASCO meetings was divisive. Medscape Medical News …read more
Artificial light during sleep puts women at risk of obesity
Researchers found that women who slept with lights or a television on in the room were at greater risk of weight gain and obesity during a 6-year study. …read more
Women are better than men at remembering words and faces
A new meta-analysis of over 600 studies has found that women are better than men at recalling certain types of memories, such as verbal information. …read more
Mortality May Increase as Red Meat Consumptions Rises
Data from large prospective cohorts suggest that increased red meat consumption was tied to higher mortality, whereas replacing red meat with healthier alternatives may lower risk for death. Medscape Medical News …read more
Abortion and Risk to Women’s Health: ‘No Such Harm Exists’
Does abortion pose significant health risks to women? That’s one argument that can be put to rest, says Perry Wilson. Medscape …read more
FAQ: How Does New Fetal Tissue Policy Impact Medical Research?
Under the new policy, employees at the National Institutes of Health will no longer conduct research with human fetal tissue obtained from elective abortions. Scientists say research will be affected. Kaiser Health News …read more
Could gut bacteria drive the spread of breast cancer?
New research in mice finds that having an unhealthful balance in the gut microbiome can cause breast cancer to spread more aggressively. …read more
USPSTF Now Recommends Preexposure Prophylaxis for HIV
Clinicians should screen adolescents, adults, and pregnant people, and offer PrEP to those at high risk for HIV infection, according to the US Preventive Services Task Force. Medscape Medical News …read more
Ordering Advanced Imaging? Get Ready for New Medicare Rules
Starting in January 2020, Medicare will require that providers use a certified clinical decision support system when ordering advanced imaging tests for eight common conditions. Medscape Medical News …read more
Rates of Self-Harm Soar, Especially Among Girls, Young Women
Rates of nonsuicidal self-harm have tripled since 2000, especially among adolescent girls and young women. Medscape Medical News …read more