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For many women, menopause brings hot flashes and night sweats. But one of the most common and least talked about symptoms is painful sex.If intimacy has become uncomfortable or even something you avoid, you’re not alone. Research shows that many women experience pain during intercourse after menopause, yet many never report it to their health care provider.The good news? Painful sex after menopause is common, treatableand not something you just have to “live with”.Why does sex become painful after menopause?As estrogen levels decline during menopause, the tissues of the vagina and vulva naturally become thinner, less elastic and produce less…
A healthy bone marrow (BM) produces almost all the types of cells in our blood. Many blood disorders occur when hematopoietic stem cells (HSCs) in the BM malfunction. Many hematologic disorders and cancers are treated with radiation or chemotherapy, which as a side effect destroys not only cancer cells but also hematopoietic cells, including HSCs in the BM—a condition known as myelosuppression. In severe cases, HSC transplantation (HSCT) is required to restore hematopoiesis. The BM niche is a complex environment that includes supporting cells such as endothelial cells (ECs) and mesenchymal stromal cells (MSCs) that maintain HSC activity. These cells…
In a global discovery published in Genetics of Natureresearchers successfully mapped the cells and genes that regulate bone formation and loss on an unprecedented scale and discovered the critical role that blood vessel cells play in bone health. By combining the genomic sequence with data from half a million individuals, the research team identified hundreds of previously unknown genes that govern bone health and revealed cells that line blood vessels as one of the drivers of bone repair – a role that had not been appreciated until now. Led by Professor Peter Croucher and Dr Ryan Chai from the Garvan…
What does intimacy mean in a world increasingly shaped by artificial intelligence? This recorded discussion brings together critical perspectives on the rise of artificial intelligence companions, chatbots, and other technologies that promise connection, care, and even love. While these systems are often framed as solutions to loneliness or social isolation, the debate pushes beyond this narrative to consider the political, economic and ethical dimensions that underpin them. Speakers reflect on how many AI systems are built on mining and profit-driven models that prioritize engagement over prosperity. Rather than simply asking whether these technologies are “safe,” the debate requires…
A groundbreaking new study from the Neuroscape Research Center at UCSF, and consumer electronics giant Samsung, seeks to understand decade-to-decade changes in brain health. The Neuroscape Technology for Aging Health – Digital Approaches (TAH-DA) longitudinal study seeks to identify biometric predictors of cognitive decline over one year using Samsung wearable technology. Samsung promotes innovation and transformative health research in collaboration with leading institutions to explore new health technologies and a new recipe for wellness. The TAH-DA study is another example of Samsung’s work to understand the unique connection between the brain and well-being. The study is part of Samsung’s Open…
How a federal petition and emerging evidence bring disability recognition into focus.Authors: Victoria Jackman*, Samantha L. Levang*, Andrea Gallo Hoyos, & Caroline F. Pukall *joint first authorshipFor many people with adenomyosis, a “normal” day can mean waking up already exhausted, scheduling work or school around pain flare-ups, and worrying about what will happen if they need more time off. Petition e-6929 attempts to address these realities. Report e-6929: What it asks forPetition e-6929 calls on the House of Commons (2026) to:Recognize adenomyosis and endometriosis as conditions that qualify as disabilities when they substantially limit daily activities or work ability. Increase…
We’re sharing some of the best things we ate in Tokyo and some gluten-free options! Hello friends! what are you doing I hope you had a great weekend and I hope my friends in the US had a great 4th of July. We went to Mount Lemmon with friends and it was perfection. Before I start today’s post, I wanted to share with you some amazing 4th of July deals that are still happening if you’re in the mood to shop. (TBR I’m always in the mood to shop) Organization- Hair Launch: Buy 3, Get 30% Off + 20% Off…
Women using active combined oral contraceptive pills reported modest but consistent increases in emotional eating compared to inactive pill days, offering new insight into how synthetic hormones can influence eating behaviors. Study: Combined oral contraceptive use and overeating. Image credit: Kopytin Georgy/Shutterstock.com Recent article published in the journal JAMA Network Open suggests that combined oral contraceptives (COCs) are associated with increased emotional eating, associated with binge eating, perhaps because they ensure the presence of synthetic estrogen and progestin at the same time. Emotional consumption during active pill use Binge eating is a defining feature of the most common eating disorders,…
A national analysis shows that diets that support a healthier gut microbiota may help identify coronary heart disease patients with a lower risk of death. Study: Association between the Dietary Gut Microbiota Index and all-cause mortality in coronary heart disease: A retrospective cohort analysis of NHANES (2005–2018). Image credit: Maslova Valentina / Shutterstock In a recent study published in the journal Medicinea group of researchers evaluated the association between the Dietary Index for Gut Microbiota (DI-GM) and all-cause mortality among adults with coronary artery disease using data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) (2005-2018). Background Every year,…
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has just approved a new sunscreen ingredient. And it’s great news because that hasn’t happened in a long time—something new in sunscreen! You might be wondering: Is this something I should be using now? Is it better than what I had before? Here at CV Skinlabs, we’re happy you’re using sunscreen to protect your skin. We’ve always recommended zinc oxide and titanium dioxide as the safest options, as these are so-called “natural sunscreens” that sit on top of the skin and protect it without being absorbed too deeply. Some of our customers, however,…