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Most insurance covers IUDs. Hers cost more than $14,000.

During her annual OB-GYN visit, Callie Anderson asked about getting off the birth control pill.

31 Jan 2025

Huntsman Cancer Institute leads the way with advanced robotic surgery technology

Huntsman Cancer Institute at the University of Utah (the U) proudly announces the addition of two da Vinci 5 robotic surgical systems.

31 Jan 2025

New study challenges link between mother's health during pregnancy and autism risk

While many studies have reported a link between a mother's health condition during pregnancy and her child's risk of autism, a new study shows that nearly all of these "associations" can otherwise be explained by factors such as genetics, exposure to pollution, and access to healthcare.

31 Jan 2025

TBorNotTB: A novel AI-driven tool to streamline tuberculosis evaluation in hospitals

This study presents TBorNotTB, a CDSS designed to improve TB evaluation and streamline isolation decisions, reducing labor while maintaining detection accuracy.

31 Jan 2025

Longer caregiving hours tied to worse menopause symptoms in women

Researchers have identified a link between the number of caregiving hours per week a woman performs and menopause symptom burden.

30 Jan 2025

Virtual coach offers affordable alternative to human breathing trainers

A study by Aston University researchers suggests that a computer-generated breathing coach could be as effective as sessions with a human trainer.

30 Jan 2025

Revolutionizing diabetes care with innovative targets and therapeutic options

A thorough examination of modern drugs that target particular receptors and metabolic pathways for glucose and fat metabolism is presented. Recent research has revealed innovative targets and therapeutic options.

30 Jan 2025

Study highlights delayed cancer diagnoses in pregnant women

Cancer symptoms can sometimes be misdiagnosed as normal pregnancy-related changes for women who are expecting, in some cases leading to a delay in treatment, according to a new study from the University of Surrey.

30 Jan 2025

How your immune system ages: Scientists reveal key changes over a lifetime

Scientists mapped how the human immune system evolves from birth to old age, revealing key changes that influence health, disease resistance, and aging. Their immune age model could help predict immune health and guide early interventions.

30 Jan 2025

F.A.S.T. and BE-FAST equally effective in prompting 911 calls for stroke

When it comes to prompting people to call 911 at the first sign of stroke, both F.A.S.T. and BE-FAST stroke warning signs acronyms were equally effective. However, people remembered the key stroke warning signs (face, arm and speech) better with the F.A.S.T. acronym, according to a preliminary study to be presented at the American Stroke Association's International Stroke Conference 2025.

30 Jan 2025

Anxiety reduction with antidepressants confirmed, long-term effects uncertain

A new Cochrane review confirms that antidepressants effectively reduce symptoms of generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) under trial conditions, although there is limited data on long-term usage.

30 Jan 2025

Can AI recognize the signs of depression in people’s voices?

Machine learning analysis of voice recordings shows promise for detecting depression, with over 70% accuracy, improving screening in healthcare settings.

30 Jan 2025

New study compares dementia care approaches and the impact on caregivers

New research comparing different approaches to dementia care for people with Alzheimer's disease and other dementias found no significant differences in patient behavioral symptoms or caregiver strain, whether delivered through a health system, provided by a community-based organization, or as usual care over an 18-month period.

29 Jan 2025