June 09, 2025

Sleep Signals May Shape Survival Odds

A new study found that a shorter time gap between melatonin production and sleep midpoints may be linked to longer survival among women with advanced breast cancer.

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June 09, 2025

Postpartum Sleep Stays Fragmented for 13 Weeks

New research found that first-time mothers experienced substantial sleep disruption for more than 3 months after childbirth, even as total sleep time gradually recovered.

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June 05, 2025

Can Adolescent Diets Predict Fatherhood?

New research shows fathers who improved their diet as teenagers were more likely to promote healthy eating in their children and had kids who ate more fruits and vegetables.

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June 05, 2025

Sister’s History Tied to 10-Fold Increase in Postpartum Psychosis Risk

A population-based study discussed at APAAM25 links full sibling history to increased risk of postpartum psychosis – but notes the absolute risk remains low.

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June 03, 2025

FDA Grants Breakthrough Status to Shield Test

The methylation-based blood assay is designed for screening multiple cancer types.

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May 22, 2025

Postpartum Depression Predicted Before Discharge

A simple machine learning model using routine clinical data may help identify patients at higher risk for postpartum depression before hospital discharge.

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May 21, 2025

Medical Oddities: Fingernail Selfies Spot Anemia

Tea, tech, TikTok & toxins: surprising health twists hiding in phones, roads, and skin care.

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May 21, 2025

Birth Control Pills Triple Stroke Risk?

New SECRETO study reveals combined oral contraceptives increase cryptogenic ischemic stroke risk threefold in women aged 18 to 49, independent of other known risk factors.

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May 20, 2025

STIs Associated with Bacterial Vaginosis Recurrence

Large retrospective study finds gonorrhea infection significantly increases bacterial vaginosis recurrence odds by up to 549%.

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