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Exposure to phthalates during pregnancy is associated with an increased risk of hypertension and preeclampsia

A recent study examines the association between phthalate exposure during pregnancy and the development of hypertensive disorders of pregnancy such as preeclampsia/eclampsia.

12 June 2024, 10:11

Study shows water birth is safe

New research confirms that for women with uncomplicated pregnancies, water birth is as safe as leaving the water before giving birth.

11 June 2024, 19:47

Frequent cannabis use increases cardiovascular disease risk in women

The study examined whether cannabis use was associated with mortality from all causes, cancer and cardiovascular disease (CVD).

11 June 2024, 12:16

Dual-drug therapy reduces methamphetamine use: a UCLA study

A clinical trial of a two-drug therapy for methamphetamine use disorder has shown a reduction in use of the highly addictive drug within 12 weeks of starting treatment.

10 June 2024, 20:15

The exercise timing conundrum: the optimal time to exercise

A long-standing debate among those looking to get fit continues: when is the best time to exercise? According to Future Member, about 41% of workouts take place between 7am and 9am or 5pm and 7pm.

08 June 2024, 20:24

Loneliness reduces the number of healthy years in older adults

Loneliness may worsen age-related diseases and increase the risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD), disability, dementia, and frailty.

07 June 2024, 10:08

Being overweight as a teenager increases women's risk of stroke by age 55

According to the study, women who were overweight or obese at age 14 or 31 had an increased risk of ischemic stroke by age 55.

06 June 2024, 12:18

Only half of people report or think they should report STDs before sexual intercourse

Only about half or fewer people feel able to tell their partner about their STI diagnosis before they become sexually active.

06 June 2024, 11:45

Eating more fruit may reduce the risk of depression

A growing body of evidence suggests that dietary habits, particularly increased fruit and vegetable intake, may play an important role in reducing the risk of depression.

04 June 2024, 22:09

CDC recommends using an antibiotic as a "morning pill" against STDs

A recommendation has been approved to take doxycycline after unprotected sex as a way to prevent infections such as chlamydia, gonorrhea and syphilis.

04 June 2024, 21:00

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