April 14, 2025

Postpartum Contraceptives Linked to Depression Risk

Researchers study found that initiating hormonal contraceptives postpartum was associated with an increased risk of depression within 12 months after childbirth.

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April 11, 2025

New Meta-Analysis Updates Vitamin D Evidence

This meta-analysis of 46 randomized trials found no statistically significant effect of vitamin D supplementation on acute respiratory infection prevention overall or across subgroups.

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April 10, 2025

Bariatric Surgery Lowers Maternal Risks, Raises Neonatal Concerns

Postbariatric surgery pregnancies should be considered high risk and require close nutritional and obstetric monitoring.

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April 10, 2025

Study: LLMs Show Biases in Medical Decision-Making

Large language models recommend different care based on patients' race, housing status, income level, and sexual orientation, potentially amplifying health care disparities if deployed without safeguards, researchers find.

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April 10, 2025

Medical Oddities: Chewing Gum to Fight Flu & Herpes

Gum that fights viruses, tea that tames tumors, and grip strength that beats your DNA—science is getting creative (and tasty) this week.

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April 09, 2025

22 Drugs Tied to Melasma

Researchers identified 22 drugs, primarily hormonal agents, associated with melasma.

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April 09, 2025

Twins Grow Differently: Fat Tissue Trends Start Early

Study reveals twin fetuses accumulate significantly less fat tissue than singletons as early as 15 weeks, suggesting an evolutionary adaptation rather than pathological growth restriction.

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April 09, 2025

Pregnancy Minerals Linked to Lower Midlife Blood Pressure

Women with higher levels of copper, manganese, and vitamin B12 during pregnancy had lower blood pressure in midlife.

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April 08, 2025

Season of Conception May Impact BMI

Preconception cold exposure may enhance brown fat activity and metabolic health.

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