Iowa Court: Abortion Not Protected by State Constitution
Iowa lawmakers could ban abortion in the state without completing the lengthy process of amending the state constitution. Associated Press …read more
COVID-19 Pandemic Stress Affected Ovulation, Not Menstruation
The ‘experiment of nature’ that coincided with the COVID-19 pandemic lockdown produced several findings that call into question commonly held beliefs about women’s reproductive cycles. Medscape Medical News …read more
Can the Ketogenic Diet Treat Polycystic Ovary Syndrome?
Researchers analyzed the potential of the very-low-calorie ketogenic diet as a treatment for polycystic ovary syndrome, nonalcoholic fatty liver disease, and type 2 diabetes. Medscape Medical News …read more
Fertility Treatment May Boost Migraine Frequency
Women with a history of migraine who are undergoing fertility treatment may experience an increasing number of headache attacks, new research suggests. Medscape Medical News …read more
FDA Panel Unanimously Backs Moderna COVID Vaccine for Ages 6-17
The FDA’s vaccine advisory committee unanimously recommended an EUA be granted. The same advisory panel will vote Wednesday on whether to recommend mRNA vaccines for ages 6 months to 5 years. Medscape Medical News …read more
Amid Abortion Debate, Clinic Asks: Who’s Caring for Moms?
Almost all the mothers served at the clinic are Black women without insurance. Most are at risk for conditions such as hypertension and heart disease. Nearly all have nowhere else to go. Associated Press …read more
FDA: Moderna Vaccine Safe for Kids 6 Months to 17 Years
Two doses of the Moderna vaccine caused an immune response in clinical trial participants that was similar to the immune response found in young adults who took the vaccine. WebMD Health News …read more
New Studies Show Growing Number of Trans, Nonbinary Youth in US
Two new reports indicate that more young people in the US under age 25 self-identify as trans and nonbinary than older individuals. Medscape Medical News …read more
Male Contraceptive Pill Appears Feasible in Very Early Trials
By lowering testosterone levels without untoward hypogonadism, early data show that once-daily contraceptive pills for men could be feasible. Medscape Medical News …read more
Physician Incomes Rebounding From Pandemic: Survey
Steady savings and solid wealth-building are also keeping physicians in the black during challenging times, according to a new survey of US physicians. Medscape Medical News …read more