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If your period is unpredictable, your hormones feel off, or you’re having trouble getting pregnant, it can be hard to know what your body is trying to tell you.Maybe your cycles are irregular.Maybe you notice acne, unwanted hair growth, weight changes, or symptoms that are hard to explain.Maybe you’re trying to conceive and keep hearing, “just give it more time,” even though something is wrong.PMOS, formerly known as PCOS, may be a possible reason, but it is not the only one.PMOS stands for Polyendocrine Metabolic Ovarian Syndrome. It is the updated name for what many patients may still know as…
Sarah Wilson shares her emotional journey through 3.5 years of unexplained infertility before finally getting answers through laparoscopic surgical excision for stage two endometriosis. Just two months after surgery, she experienced her first positive pregnancy test.Listeners will hear about infertility testing, Clomid, intrauterine insemination (IUI), IVF, embryo transfer, laparoscopic excision surgery and endometriosis awareness. Sarah also talks about the emotional toll of infertility and what it was like to finally experience the birth center birth she’d always hoped for.Her story offers encouragement to infertility seekers, especially those looking for answers after years of uncertainty. Sarah’s experience highlights the importance of…
By tracking 42,759 menstrual cycles with wearable devices, researchers revealed how sleep patterns, age and physiology interact, revealing that even modest sleep disturbances can be linked to measurable changes in menstrual health. Study: The menstrual cycle through the lens of a wearable device: insights into physiology, sleep and cycle variability. Image credit: New Africa/Shutterstock.com A recent one NPJ Digital Medicine The study explored how wearable device data can reveal relationships between menstrual cycle phases, sleep patterns and physiological variability in women. Current understanding and unresolved questions in the physiology of the menstrual cycle The menstrual cycle involves repeated hormonal, metabolic,…
I have spent years of my career teaching people how to prioritize their pleasure in the bedroom. And surprisingly, we often forget one of the most important parts of this space: the mattress. Understanding how your mattress affects your sex life is a fundamental part of improving your pleasure and well-being. If your body doesn’t recover, your libido just isn’t going to show up. Think about it: we optimize our diet, our workouts and our skincare, but then we spend eight hours a night on a surface we’ve never challenged. If you want to understand why your libido may be…
A small clinical trial led by Dana-Farber Cancer Institute researchers tested the Salk Institute’s idea: that activating the vitamin D receptor can help reshape the protective environment around pancreatic tumors in ways that could make the notoriously difficult-to-treat cancer more vulnerable to therapeutic treatments. In the study, published May 25, 2026, in Nature Cancerpatients with previously untreated metastatic pancreatic cancer received standard chemotherapy with or without paricalcitol, a vitamin D analog already approved by the FDA for other uses. In patients receiving oral or intravenous paricalcitol, the combination was found to be safe and reduce fibroblast activation in the tumor…
An analysis of world race records reveals how gender, age, ethnicity and distance combine to shape endurance running, from the 5km sprint to marathon dominance. Study: The association between ethnicity, sex, age and running performance in endurance runners: an empirical analysis of global multi-distance race data from 1999 to 2024. Image credit: kovop / Shutterstock In a recent study published in the journal Scientific Reportsa team of researchers examined how ethnicity, gender and age are associated with running performance in 5km, 10km, half marathon and marathon events around the world from 1999 to 2024. Background Why do Kenyan and Ethiopian…
Fasted training – the fitness trend of working out on an empty stomach – has taken the health and wellness world by storm. Promoted as a powerful fat burner, it is especially popular among early risers who hit the gym before breakfast. But here’s the catch: what works for men doesn’t always work for women. Indeed, Fasted training can do more harm than good for many womenespecially those juggling hormonal health, busy lifestyles, and fitness goals that transcend aesthetics. It’s vital to understand what fasted training is, why it can backfire for women, and what we should eat before a…
Some of the most important career highlights don’t just come from ambition. They come from lived experience. For Rae, a former social worker and AFPA certified Master Health and Wellness Coach, the turn to health coaching came from something deeply personal: the realization that sustainable wellness begins long before a crisis point. After years of supporting others through trauma and high stress environments, Rae found herself facing her own health challenges and noticing how interconnected everything really was. Stress, hormones, digestion, energy, mindset. None of these existed in isolation. This knowledge became the foundation of her coaching philosophy and practice,…
As tropical cities heat up, this review reveals why parks, shade, heat advisories and smarter public messaging need to work together to protect the benefits of outdoor recreation without exposing vulnerable communities to unsafe humid heat. Review: The future of nature-based recreation in warming tropical cities. Image credit: taka1022 / Shutterstock A recent review article published in the journal npj Urban Sustainability reviewed evidence on outdoor recreation and humid heat stress in tropical cities. Cities around the world are turning to urban greening to harness the benefits of nature. Nature-based recreation in cities can promote physical and mental health, strengthen…
With Jenna Vinson, Umass Lowell Bracket-beating upsets, Cinderella stories, OT buzzer beaters – March Madness is here! Or, as some urologists think of it, vasectomy promotion season. Since 2004urologists promote vasectomies every March, promising patients who choose the procedure an excellent excuse to relax on the couch and watch college basketball. There is evidence that these “Vas Madness” promotional tactics – sometimes combined with food giveaways and cheeky swag – can be effective. At least one study has saw an increase in vasectomy rates in the US in March. This rise in vasectomies shows how communication about this procedure—and…