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Postmenopausal women who use menopausal hormone therapy (MHT) appear to have increased Lactobacillus abundance and lower vaginal microbial community diversity, according to a study.

Postmenopausal women may benefit from laughter yoga, acupressure, and a mindfulness-based stress reduction program, all of which have been shown to alleviated menopause symptoms and improve quality of life in a study.

The novel oral corticotropin-releasing factor type 1 receptor antagonist crinecerfont helps supress androstenedione levels in children with congenital adrenal hyperplasia (CAH) and reduce the need for glucocorticoids, as shown in the phase III CAHtalyst Pediatric trial.

Using screens once already in bed appears to have a negative impact on sleep in young people, especially when screen time involves gaming or multitasking, according to a study.

Users of glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonists, most of whom have type 2 diabetes, are not at increased risk of suicide death, self-harm, or incident depression and anxiety-related disorders, as shown in a study.

New research finds nontrivial rates of unintended pregnancy after tubal sterilization, which challenge the assumption that the procedure is a completely reliable form of birth control.

Treatment with vedolizumab and antitumour necrosis factor-α agents provides clinical benefits, with an acceptable safety profile, in patients with steroid-refractory microscopic colitis (MC), suggests a study.

A study in Singapore finds that patient-centred care, which includes the hospital environment and good communication by the healthcare provider (HCP) and the clinical staff, contributes to a positive experience during pelvic examination (PE) in women.