July 08, 2025

Early Gut Microbiota Predicts GDM

Gut microbiota profiles at 11–13 weeks of pregnancy distinguished women who later developed gestational diabetes mellitus with high diagnostic accuracy.

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July 08, 2025

Natural Cycle Beats HRT in FET Outcomes

A randomized trial found that using a natural cycle to prepare the endometrium for frozen embryo transfer in ovulatory women led to higher live birth rates and fewer complications compared to hormone replacement therapy.

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July 03, 2025

Celiac, Thyroid Diseases Linked to Diabetes Risk

A large US-based study found that people with celiac disease, hyperthyroidism, or hypothyroidism face a two- to threefold increased risk of developing type 1 diabetes, with the highest risk seen in children.

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July 02, 2025

Metabolic Syndrome Strongly Linked to Oral Diseases

New research highlights strong associations between metabolic syndrome and several oral diseases—including periodontitis, caries, and peri-implantitis—calling for more longitudinal studies to explore causation and improve patient care.

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June 30, 2025

Can Typos Change a Diagnosis?

Large language models used in clinical decision-making may offer different treatment recommendations depending on how a patient writes their message—even when the medical facts remain unchanged.

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June 24, 2025

AAP Updates Adolescent Contraceptive Guidance

The American Academy of Pediatrics updates contraception guidelines for adolescents, emphasizing access, confidentiality, equity, and person-centered counseling.

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June 24, 2025

Is T1b Diabetes Often Genetic?

A review of nearly 300 idiopathic diabetes cases found that about 30% of patients had undiagnosed genetic mutations, raising concerns about misclassification and underuse of comprehensive genetic testing.

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June 18, 2025

PFAS Exposure Tied to Adolescent Hypertension

A new study found that prenatal exposure to specific PFAS compounds was associated with higher blood pressure in children and adolescents, with stronger effects observed in boys and Black children.

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June 16, 2025

Can One Drug Decode Obesity’s Roots?

A new treatment for rare, extreme hunger offers life-changing relief and uncovers clues to obesity’s tangled biology—reshaping how we understand and treat the condition.

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