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A number of videos have surfaced recently on social media with women claiming that common medications used to treat allergies and heartburn have helped them manage symptoms of premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD). But is there any science behind this claim?

A new USC-led study using functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) reveals the neural mechanisms that contribute to urinary incontinence, a common condition affecting stroke survivors that has a significant impact on their quality of life.

Proper nutrition is crucial for enhancing athletic performance, supporting recovery and overall health. Now, a new study from the University of South Australia published in the Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport reveals that proper nutrition is also key to reducing the risk of injury, especially for females.

Northeastern University public health experts were relieved to see Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., an avowed vaccine skeptic, post on X that “the most effective way to prevent measles is the MMR vaccine.”

In the wake of sweeping cuts to federal funding for scientific research, including a proposal to reduce support for medical research nationwide, an interdisciplinary team of academic researchers from the University of Pennsylvania, University of Maryland, University of Utah, Georgia Institute of Technology and University of Oregon developed an interactive, data-driven map to communicate the impact these cuts would have at national, state and county levels.

Pop quiz: name the world’s most famous trio? If you’re a foodie, then your answer might have been breakfast, lunch and dinner. It’s an almost universally accepted trinity—particularly in the Western world.

It’s the most wonderful time of the year to be a basketball fan. And whether you’re enjoying the memory of your alma mater’s winning buzzer-beater in the NCAA tournament or hoping to see your favorite pro posterize an opponent in the NBA playoffs, all those high-flying jams and nothing-but-net 3-pointers might have you wondering, “Can I do that?”

Rural hospital leaders are questioning whether they can continue to afford to do business with Medicare Advantage companies, and some say the only way to maintain services and protect patients is to end their contracts with private insurers.

A new Cedars-Sinai study demonstrates how gut bacteria can influence the development of blood vessel inflammation in laboratory mice. The findings, if confirmed in humans, would open a potential route for treating Kawasaki disease, a mysterious childhood disorder characterized by vascular inflammation.

A new study conducted by researchers from the Cancer Science Institute of Singapore (CSI Singapore) at the National University of Singapore has uncovered a key mechanism behind lenalidomide resistance in multiple myeloma (MM), offering new insights into potential strategies for improving treatment outcomes and overcoming drug resistance.