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Get your daily dose of health and medicine every weekday with Morning Rounds, STAT’s free newsletter. Sign up here. good morning. It’s amazing what two days of sun and spring-like warmth can do for my mental health. For a more metaphorical change in weather, read Rose’s story below about the administration’s change in policy regarding leucovorin. Scroll further down to learn more about Epstein. Mainly leucovorin Nearly six months after top health officials touted leucovorin as a drug that could help “hundreds of thousands” of children with autism, the FDA approved the generic drug yesterday. Except that it wasn’t approved…

A drug called Sultiam may help people with obstructive sleep apnea breathe easier at night and sleep better overall. The findings come from a European clinical trial in which the University of Gothenburg played a key role. Researchers say the results raise the possibility of drug treatment for patients who cannot tolerate breathing masks. The research results are lancet. A total of 298 people with moderate to severe sleep apnea participated in the study. A quarter of the participants received a placebo, and the remaining participants received different doses of sultiame. The study was conducted in four European countries and…

For most women, menstruation comes quietly around the age of 9 to 12. From that moment on, menstrual products became a constant accessory shoved into handbags, gym bags, and bathroom cabinets for decades.This is why news of a recent study by the University of the Free State was so shocking. Several brands of sanitary napkins and panty liners sold in South Africa have been found to contain endocrine disrupting chemicals (EDCs).This research Total environmental scienceconcerns were immediately raised online. Women started asking very real questions: Are the products we rely on every month safe?A few days later, South African Health…

Recent research shows that starting a new exercise routine not only increases muscular and cardiovascular endurance, but also trains the brain to release large amounts of restorative proteins. Research published in journals brain researchresearchers found that adults who improved their physical fitness over several months experienced an increase in this brain-activating molecule after a single workout. This enhanced chemical reaction may help explain how regular physical activity supports higher levels of thinking and concentration. The medical community has long recognized the link between regular aerobic exercise and improved cognitive function. The main driver of this benefit is a special protein…

We tend to take that for granted. You turn on the faucet, fill your cup with water, and trust that it is safe to drink.But for some neighbors in Merrimack, New Hampshire, this everyday act is a luxury they haven’t had in their homes in a decade.In 2016, Saint-Gobain reported that toxic PFAS were detected in the tap water of its textile mill in Merrimack. A state investigation found that the source of the contamination was the plant’s own operations, which spewed contamination into the air and seeped into local wells and the city’s drinking water supply.PFAS is a type…

New research published in International Journal of Sexual Health provides evidence that pain during sex is a common experience among college students of both genders. This study suggests that people who strongly believe in traditional gender roles are less likely to communicate this discomfort with their partners. These findings highlight the need for better sexual communication to help people prevent and manage everyday physical discomfort that occurs during intimate moments. Sex usually involves pleasure, but for many people it is a reality of unwanted physical pain. Most scientific focus on this topic relies on clinical samples examining people with diagnosed…

As awareness of ADHD increases and telemedicine expands, large-scale population studies reveal how the pandemic has reshaped stimulant prescription patterns among adults, especially young women, raising new questions about diagnosis, access to care, and appropriate use. Study: Patterns of stimulant prescription initiation before and during the COVID-19 pandemic: A population-based time series analysis. Image credit: Neirfy/Shutterstock.com The rate of new stimulant prescriptions for adults in Ontario has increased rapidly during the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, highlighting the need for careful monitoring to ensure safe and appropriate use. Canadian Medical Association Journal (CMAJ). Evolving patterns in adult ADHD diagnosis and…

Rising sea temperatures caused by ocean heatwaves and climate change are reaching deep into the ocean, raising concerns about disruption to the ocean’s fragile chemical and biological systems. But new research shows that important marine microorganisms are Nitrosopumilus Maritimemay already have adapted to a warm, nutrient-poor environment. Scientists believe that these adaptive microorganisms, which rely heavily on iron and perform ammonia oxidation, could have a major impact on how nutrients are distributed across the ocean as the climate continues to change. The research results are Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. Microorganisms that drive ocean nutrient cycles Nitrosopumilus Maritime…

Tap water in the United States is generally safe and of high quality. But that doesn’t mean all glasses taste the same, or that all building plumbing provides the same taste. same water To the faucet.This uncertainty has fueled a boom in the water filter market, from simple pitcher models to multi-thousand dollar reverse osmosis systems. But experts say most U.S. families don’t need extensive treatment. The challenge is Know how to decide Do you need a filter?Under the Safe Drinking Water Act, the Environmental Protection Agency sets health standards for more than 90 contaminants in public water systems, including…

Key U.S. regulators met with Bayer’s CEO last year to discuss “litigation” issues, including a “Supreme Court case” over glyphosate herbicides, just months before the Trump administration took a series of steps to boost Bayer’s case in the high court, according to internal government records. The June 17 meeting between Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) officials and Bayer CEO Bill Anderson and two other Bayer executives came as Germany-based Bayer works to quell the outbreak. Costly US litigation Tens of thousands of people brought in cases claiming they had developed cancer from using the company’s glyphosate-based herbicides, such as Roundup. At…