Analysis of 383,085 women finds over 1 in 5 do not know their menstrual cycle length and only 32.4% report a 28-day cycle

Hemoglobin levels that are within the normal range but at the lower end may be beneficial for health

Butyrate extends health and lifespan in mice with mitochondrial deficiency

Pedestrianizing city streets reduces daily noise by 3.1 decibels, a new study of Barcelona’s "green axes" shows

A daily multivitamin slows the ticking of epigenetic clocks

Patients regain weight rapidly after stopping weight loss drugs – but still keep off a quarter of weight lost

The Number of Kids You Have May Affect Your Lifespan, Study Finds

COVID-19 vaccination during pregnancy reduces infant hospitalization risk by 50% in the first two months of life

Prolonged sitting is associated with ~16% higher risk of early death and ~34% higher cardiovascular mortality, a large cohort study of 480,000+ adults finds, with risks persisting even after adjusting for lifestyle factors, though regular physical activity may reduce but not eliminate the risk.

Drinking two to three cups of coffee a day might be the sweet spot for lowering the risk of anxiety and depression

Spring fatigue cannot be empirically proven: study reveals that spring fatigue appears to be more of a cultural phenomenon than a measurable biological one

Gut bacteria rewire fat tissue to burn more energy

A surprising number of men suffer pain during sex but are less likely than women to speak up

Improving cartilage repair through cell therapy: « SMART breakthrough offers a promising pathway toward improved manufacturing of high‑quality cells for regenerative therapies to treat joint diseases

8-Year Longitudinal Cohort Study finds Omega 3 supplementation was associated with a significantly better cognitive function and maintainence in Korean older adults compared to non-Omega 3 supplementation users

Fetuses likely have more ‘forever chemicals’ in blood than thought

A national survey found 77 percent of high school students didn’t get adequate sleep in 2023

American voters choose to vote for mental health policy proposal (Better Health Care for Americans Act) over 9 other policy issues, including border security, abortion, and student loan forgiveness

Case Report: Severe lead poisoning due to exposure to ayurvedic herbal medicine

New study shows that the common diabetes drug metformin can keep HIV dormant by activating a "molecular lock" gene called DDIT4

New research suggests people in polyamorous relationships develop higher levels of communication and trust than monogamous couples, primarily because they are forced to navigate more "complex" relationship challenges

Eating ultra-processed foods is not linked to faster mental decline, study finds

Higher sodium intake (>5 g/day) is linked to ~20% increased risk of cardiovascular disease

25-year national study connects increases in abortion restrictions with measurable rises in depressive symptoms

The largest-ever review of the safety and efficacy of cannabinoids across a range of mental health conditions — found no evidence that medicinal cannabis is effective in treating anxiety, depression or post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).

Suicide risk in older adults with autistic traits is linked to depression and isolation more than autism itself

More than half of TikTok ADHD content is misinformation

Standardized hypertension treatment algorithm improved blood pressure control across UC health system

A new sensor can detect compounds in a person’s breath to quickly diagnose pneumonia and other lung conditions

A new study of esports gamers has found that sparkling water could be better than still water if you want to maintain concentration and alertness over long sessions at a desk.

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