Category: 6. Health

Recruitment of endometriosis patients took place during March 2013–March 2017, and February 2022–March 2023 at the Department of Gynecology at Skåne University Hospital, Malmö, Sweden. Exclusion criteria were multiple or severe somatic or…

Introduction

Breast cancer remains a global health challenge, with over 2.3 million new cases diagnosed annually, underscoring the need for effective early detection and accurate diagnosis methods.^1,2 Traditional screening methods, such as…

How do mammals manage to eat in situations that cause anxiety, step into exposed spaces, or slow down when anxiety drives them to keep moving? A new study pinpoints a leptin-sensitive circuit in the lateral hypothalamus that helps…

New evidence confirms a long-held theory that people with schizophrenia hear ‘voices’ in their heads by misattributing inner speech as external.

“This idea’s been around for 50 years, but it’s been very difficult to test because inner speech…

Scientists at the University of East Anglia and Oxford Biodynamics have developed a blood test to diagnose chronic fatigue syndrome which is 96% accurate.

Scientists at the University of East Anglia and Oxford Biodynamics have developed a…

Menopause may take a toll on women physically and emotionally due to declining estrogen levels. For some, the use of hormone therapy has proven valuable in managing bothersome menopause symptoms. A new study suggests that when a…

Many symptoms, such as hot flashes and vaginal dryness, are commonly associated with the menopause transition. One of the lesser-known symptoms that worsens in midlife is dry eyes. A new study suggests that postmenopausal women…

Not all healthcare professionals receive the same type of formal education. That may help explain the results of a new study which suggests that provider type and specialty greatly affect whether a woman receives prescription…