April 28, 2025

BMI, Birth Region Predict Pregnancy Weight Gain

Early pregnancy weight gain, maternal BMI, and birth region predicted the risk of inadequate or excessive gestational weight gain, according to a study of 17,397 women that developed a validated antenatal risk prediction tool.

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April 28, 2025

Oral Contraceptives Linked to Gut Gas Shifts

Researchers found oral contraceptives alter gut bacteria and breath gas levels differently depending on menstrual cycle timing.

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April 25, 2025

FDA Approves Penpulimab-kcqx for NPC

The FDA approved penpulimab-kcqx for first line and previously treated recurrent or metastatic non-keratinizing nasopharyngeal carcinoma.

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April 23, 2025

Sense of Belonging 'Critical' for Workplace Retention

Individuals who reported a neutral level of satisfaction with their sense of belonging were approximately 3 times more likely to express an intent to leave, while those who were dissatisfied were 7 times more likely to do so, compared to individuals who were satisfied with their sense of belonging.

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April 18, 2025

Vaccination May Lower RA Risk

Researchers found no increased risk of rheumatoid arthritis following vaccination. In fact, they observed short-term protective effects against RA.

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April 15, 2025

Can Exclusive Breastfeeding Lower Atopic Dermatitis Risk?

An invited commentary in JAAD reviewed current evidence indicating that exclusive breastfeeding for the first 3 to 4 months decreases cumulative incidence of atopic dermatitis in the first 2 years of life.

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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 09, 2025

USPSTF Releases Breastfeeding Evidence Report

Interventions can increase breastfeeding up to 6 months postpartum.

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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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