The Truth About PCOS: Birth Control, Infertility, and Gaps in Research
Polycystic ovarian syndrome affects at least one in ten women – probably more since it’s so underdiagnosed.
Medical Notes: What You Should Know Before Quitting Birth Control, the Benefits of Red Cabbage Juice, and Are You Eating Too Much Protein?
What you need to know before quitting birth control. Protein is an essential nutrient, but are you eating too much of it? Why you should be juicing your produce. Plus, why are we always blinking?
Medical Notes: Birth Control Can Worsen Your Infection, You Don’t Need 10k Steps Each Day, And Is ‘Sugar Free’ Making You Sick?
Is the sugar-free option always better? Some women may need to take a break from oral birth control. Are 10,000 steps a day the mark of health?
The ‘Perfect Pregnancy’ Doesn’t Exist: Childbirth Throughout History
Dr. Lara Freidenfelds explains how our mindset has changed over time and the repercussions that follow.
Medical Notes: Over-the-Counter Contraception, Biodegradable Plastic, and How Psychedelic Drugs Help Brain Development
Birth control is more accessible than ever before. Psychedelic drugs may help brain development. New plastic could help recycling efforts.
Will Hormonal Contraceptives Worsen Your Autoimmune Disease?
Nearly 90% of women who could become pregnant but don't want to use contraception – which may worsen a preexisting autoimmune disease.
Medical Notes: May 14, 2023
A new treatment cured 100% of mice from brain cancer after tumor removal. Can science reverse a bad diet? Birth control is becoming gender neutral. And more.
Medical Notes: November 14, 2021
Major surgery such as a heart bypass may increase the risk of dementia. Then, a study finds that gun violence is up by 30% since the start of the pandemic. Also, could the anxiety of being heard by someone else play a role in stuttering? And finally, research says about half of pregnancies in the United States are unintended.
Forced Sterilization Still Exists in the U.S.
Entertainer Britney Spears claims in court that her conservator father won’t let her remove birth control. It’s merely the most celebrated recent case of something most people find surprising: forced sterilization still exists in the US, usually in cases of guardianship. Experts explain its legality, history & use.
The Covid Baby Bust
The US birth rate has been declining since the Crash of 2008, but it took an even larger decline during the pandemic to levels unseen since the Great Depression. Today fertility rates are below replacement levels, which could have big impacts on education, employment, and the tax base years down the road.
Medical Notes: Week of August 4, 2019
A kid's picky eating could be a sign of autism. Then, medication dispensing limits are supposed to save money, but that may not be the case for birth control pills. Finally, shrinking screens could be distorting your view of the news.
Can IUDs & Other Contraceptives Trigger Autoimmune Disease?
Autoimmune diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis and lupus carry a genetic predisposition, but need an environmental trigger to take hold. Triggers are poorly understood, but some women claim their disease is a result of contraceptives, including birth control pills and IUDs. Experts and one women suffering from autoimmune disease discuss the issue.
