Obstetrics & Gynaecology
How vitamin B12 deficiency may disrupt pregnant bodies
Despite living in an age of dietary abundance, vitamin B12 deficiency is on the rise.This article was originally published on MedicalXpress.com
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Obstetrics & Gynaecology
Mild breast tenderness and a little swelling before flow are expected in healthy ovulatory cycles
A one-year study in healthy women who were also consistently cycling every 21–36 days and had normal ovulation, showed that it is usual to experience mild breast tenderness and swelling before the next period. Breast […]
Vaccination
HIV vaccine study uncovers powerful new antibody target
In the long battle to create an effective HIV vaccine, scientists have made a major leap forward. A new study shows that a series of vaccines can coax the immune system to produce powerful antibodies […]
Sleep Apnea
Study links oral microbiome diversity with long sleep duration in teenagers and young adults
A new study to be presented at the SLEEP 2025 annual meeting found that oral microbiome diversity is positively associated with long sleep duration among teenagers and young adults.This article was originally published on MedicalXpress.com
Sleep Apnea
Napping behaviors predict mortality risk in middle-to-older aged adults
A new study to be presented at the SLEEP 2025 annual meeting found that certain objectively measured daytime napping behaviors are associated with an increased risk of mortality for middle-to-older aged adults.This article was originally […]
Obstetrics & Gynaecology
Rural patients face tough choices when their hospitals stop delivering babies
Sophie Hofeldt planned to receive prenatal care and give birth at her local hospital, 10 minutes from her house. Instead, she drives more than three hours round trip for her appointments.This article was originally published […]
Alzheimer's Disease & Dementia
Rural Georgians lack access to Alzheimer’s disease treatment
Rural Georgians may find it difficult to access medication that could slow the progression of Alzheimer’s disease, according to a new study from the University of Georgia.This article was originally published on MedicalXpress.com
Addiction
Providing safe smoking kits could reduce harm from meth use—but NZ law won’t allow it
Methamphetamine was recently ranked New Zealand’s second-most harmful drug behind alcohol, and is the country’s most injected drug.This article was originally published on MedicalXpress.com
Diabetes
Timely initiation of statin therapy for diabetes shown to dramatically reduce risk of heart attack and stroke
Taking a statin medication is an effective, safe, and low-cost way to lower cholesterol and reduce risk of cardiovascular events. Despite clinicians recommending that many patients with diabetes take statins, nearly one-fifth of them opt […]
Sleep Apnea
Untreated sleep apnea may be risk factor for vascular dementia
People who have obstructive sleep apnea may have an increased risk of dementia if left untreated, according to a new study of UK electronic health care records.This article was originally published on MedicalXpress.com