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Sex hormone levels are associated with the gut microbiota composition or diversity, according to a study, noting that such relation may contribute to the sex-based variations seen in disease pathogenesis.

In an expanded analysis presented at SCAI 2022, recipients of the Harmony transcatheter pulmonary valve (TPV) continued to demonstrate favourable clinical and haemodynamic outcomes, confirming previous results and showing continued device success across studies and valve types at 1 year and beyond.

Two-thirds of employees struggle to raise a mental health issue with their employers, a UK-wide survey has found. Some UK companies have taken the lead to create more connected and mentally healthy workplaces by encouraging employees to spend 5 minutes on well-being focus daily with five other people (“Find 5 with 5” campaign).

Consumption of espresso coffee appears to be associated with an increase in total cholesterol levels, especially in men, a study reports.

Locally applied oestrogen does not seem to improve sexual function in postmenopausal women with pelvic organ prolapse (POP), reports a recent study.

Pain caused by temporomandibular disorder appears to be related to menopausal symptoms, especially among women in the late menopausal transition, a study has found.