Researchers Investigate Whether Apps May Aid Weight Loss
Although apps are not associated with greater weight loss, compared with standard therapy, they affect eating habits and improve patients’ self-observation. Medscape Medical News …read more
Jury Gives $5.25M to Woman Impregnated by Doctor’s Own Sperm
After the verdict was announced the jury awarded the amount they had requested and the jurors found Coates’ behavior “to be wrongful and offensive.” Associated Press …read more
Healthcare Provider Sues Over Idaho’s Strict Abortion Ban
The governor said he supported the anti-abortion policy but was worried the enforcement mechanism of the law would soon be “proven both unconstitutional and unwise.” Associated Press …read more
Cannabis Exposure in Pregnancy Linked With Childhood Obesity
Higher fasting glucose levels and obesity in early childhood have been linked to cannabis exposure in the womb. Medscape Medical News …read more
Feds Launch ‘One-Stop’ Website for COVID Tests, Vaccines, Treatments
The Biden administration is also unveiling sites for its “test-to-treat” program. WebMD Health News …read more
COVID Vaccine Skin Reactions No Reason to Forgo Second Dose
Registry data indicate that cutaneous reactions to the COVID-19 vaccine do not predict an increased risk of a serious reaction, cutaneous or otherwise, to either a second dose or booster. Medscape Medical News …read more
First Guidelines for Managing Anorexia in Pregnancy
Pregnant women with anorexia are at increased risk for poor outcomes and require multidisciplinary care that includes mental health and specialist medical, obstetric, and nutritional support. Medscape Medical News …read more
Below the Belt: Sexual Dysfunction Overlooked in Women With Diabetes
A combination of embarrassment and lack of awareness means that the sexual dysfunction commonly experienced by women with diabetes is not given the same level of importance as male sexual issues. Medscape Medical News …read more
Unexpected Effect of Muscle Relaxation on Grief Severity
A first-of-its-kind study evaluating a mindfulness intervention to ease grief unexpectedly showed that the control treatment, progressive muscle relaxation, was more effective. Medscape Medical News …read more
Early Puberty Cases Among Girls Surged During Pandemic
Overwhelming numbers of early puberty cases among girls have been reported during the pandemic, according a report co-published by The Washington Post and The Fuller Project. WebMD Health News …read more