September 14, 2026

Menopause may be underdocumented in EHRs

Surveys captured nearly 7 times as many menopause observations as structured clinical records, with high agreement when both sources identified menopause.

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September 14, 2026

Medical Oddities: When orgasm sets off the immune system

Sex, sleep, skincare, and sitting take center stage as new research examines immune symptoms, cardiac remodeling, fermented tea, and hybrid work habits.

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September 11, 2026

Does childhood BMI relate to later reproduction?

Investigators examined whether childhood BMI trajectories were associated with childbirth and infertility across reproductive age.

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September 10, 2026

Smartwatch calorie accuracy is assessed

Investigators evaluated energy-expenditure estimates from 4 consumer devices using indirect calorimetry during controlled cycling in Hispanic adults.

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September 10, 2026

Mild metabolic profile may mask MASLD risk

Five reproducible MASLD subtypes showed distinct genetic profiles and patterns of metabolic comorbidity and disease progression.

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September 10, 2026

Ovulation may shift preferences toward conspicuous luxury

Across 3 studies, higher fertility was associated with greater preference for luxury when it was visible, personally relevant, and potentially noticeable to others.

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September 08, 2026

CKM staging faces an early vascular test

Investigators examined Life’s Essential 8 scores and carotid ultrasonography measures across cardiovascular-kidney-metabolic stages in 1,283 young adults.

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September 03, 2026

Estriol may ease menopause-related cognitive decline

Women reported improvement across 6 cognitive domains during 12 months of estriol-based treatment, while murine models suggested a potential astrocyte-mediated mechanism.

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September 02, 2026

Medical Oddities: Dogs share our mortality markers

The bond with dogs runs deeper, the brain enjoys a good sweat, love on screen gets real, and tea carries a little more weight.

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September 01, 2026

Glycemic variability may signal retinal changes

Greater glucose fluctuations but not HbA1c were associated with neuroretinal alterations over 3 years in pediatric patients with type 1 diabetes.

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