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Middle-aged woman sitting on a bed, grimacing in pain while holding her lower back and hip. Cervical Cancer Survivors Faced Years of Pelvic Pain After Radiation-Related Fractures, Israeli Study Finds - Key Takeaways An Israeli study of 153 patients treated with chemotherapy and radiation for cervical cancer found that 18 patients…
Baclofen prescription bottle and white tablets beside a glass of whiskey, with a man and a brain scan in the background. Baclofen, a Cheap, Decades-Old Drug, Reveals Unexpected Brain Response in Heavy Drinkers - Key Takeaways A randomized study involving 31 adults found that heavy drinkers responded differently to a higher dose of baclofen,…
Ultra-realistic photograph comparing burgers, processed meats, fries, and sugary snacks with whole grains, vegetables, fruit, salmon, and dairy products. Not All Ultra-Processed Foods Were Linked to Higher Colorectal Cancer Risk in Study of 461,000 Adults - Key Takeaways A study of 461,682 US adults found no statistically significant association between total ultra-processed food consumption and colorectal…
Teenage girl using an asthma inhaler outdoors, with illustrations of lungs and obesity representing the association between body weight and asthma. Severe Obesity Linked to Higher Asthma Odds in Study of More Than 600,000 Israeli Teenagers - Key Takeaways A study involving 603,552 Israeli adolescents found that higher body weight categories were associated with greater odds of…
Young woman and man sitting apart outdoors, looking in opposite directions in a university setting. 31.4% of Young Women vs. 11.4% of Young Men Identify as LGBTQ+: What It Could Mean for Heterosexual Dating - Key Takeaways Gallup's 2025 U.S. survey found that 31.4% of women ages 18–29 identified as LGBTQ+, compared with 11.4% of…
Woman sitting thoughtfully on a stone overlook above Jerusalem at sunset PTSD, Depression, and Anxiety Rose Sharply After October 7 Before Declining Over 27 Months, Israeli Study Finds - Key Takeaways A longitudinal study of 680 Israeli adults documented sharp increases in probable posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), depression, and…
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Dentist teaching a young girl proper toothbrushing techniques during a dental visit, illustrating childhood cavity prevention and oral health. Israeli Study Links Non-Fluoridated Water to Higher Dental Treatment Burden in Disadvantaged Children - Key Takeaways A new retrospective study examined dental treatment records for approximately 28,000 Israeli 12-year-olds from 2014 through 2022, spanning…
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Pregnant woman sitting with a young child playing with toy blocks and a car in a home setting. Maternal Health Conditions and Offspring Autism: Most Associations Were Similar Across Racial and Ethnic Groups - Key Takeaways A Kaiser Permanente Northern California cohort of 224,353 children found that associations between recorded maternal diagnoses and offspring…
Older Black man sitting at a cluttered kitchen table with paperwork and a notebook, resting his hand on his forehead. Association of Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder and Genetic Liability With Late-Life Cognitive Impairment in 187,341 Adults - Key Takeaways In a large U.S. All of Us cohort, adults with a recorded ADHD diagnosis had a higher rate…
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  2. Woman raises her hand in frustration as a black BMW drives across a marked pedestrian crossing without yielding. Drivers Are Less Likely to Honk at Expensive Cars, While Luxury Vehicle Drivers Are More Likely to Violate Right-of-Way Rules
  3. Pregnant woman sitting with a young child playing with toy blocks and a car in a home setting. Maternal Health Conditions and Offspring Autism: Most Associations Were Similar Across Racial and Ethnic Groups
  4. Older Black man sitting at a cluttered kitchen table with paperwork and a notebook, resting his hand on his forehead. Association of Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder and Genetic Liability With Late-Life Cognitive Impairment in 187,341 Adults
  5. Pregnant woman holding a medication tablet while sitting at a kitchen table with a glass of water. Metformin Use During Pregnancy Was Not Linked to Developmental Problems at School Entry in Study of 177,000 Children
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