March 13, 2025

FDA Chief Counsel Resigns Two Days In

U.S. FDA's chief counsel resigns amidst controversy surrounding her appointment and connections to mifepristone during the Biden administration.

Reuters

March 12, 2025

Muscle Protein Synthesis Not Influenced by Menstrual Cycle Phase: Study

Skeletal muscle is not more anabolically responsive to resistance exercise in a particular menstrual cycle phase, researchers report.

Conexiant

March 12, 2025

MS Linked to Higher Peripartum Depression

Study finds mothers with MS have a higher risk of peripartum mental illness, with 50.3% affected in the first postpartum year—emphasizing the need for early intervention.

Conexiant

March 11, 2025

Doctors Never Truly Vacation, Study Reveals

"Organizations should implement strategies to minimize clinical tasks during PTO."

Conexiant

March 11, 2025

Pregnancy Triggers Multiple Eye Changes, New Review Finds

"New glasses or refractive surgeries should be avoided until after the end of pregnancy, once visual function has stabilized or returned to the prepregnancy state," researchers recommended.

Conexiant

March 05, 2025

FDA Monthly Round-Up: Key February Updates

February's FDA approvals feature advancements in cardiology, neurology, infectious diseases, and rare disorders, including the first trials for genetically modified pig kidney transplants and novel treatments for Parkinson’s disease and spinal muscular atrophy.

Conexiant

March 05, 2025

AAN: Ideal Dosing of Folic Acid During Pregnancy

Folic acid taken during the first trimester led to improved verbal skills and behavior in children at age 6, with no evidence of negative effects, according to new research to be presented at the American Academy of Neurology's 77th Annual Meeting.

Conexiant

March 04, 2025

Allergic Rhinitis Symptoms Associated With Sexual Dysfunction

Researchers link allergic rhinitis symptoms to sexual dysfunction, highlighting significant correlations with nasal obstruction and dysosmia.

Conexiant

March 03, 2025

More States Fast Track Foreign-Trained Physicians

Since 2023, nine states have waived U.S. residency requirements for some foreign-trained physicians, with more states considering similar changes.

KFF Health News