First large US clinical trial of cytisinicline finds the smoking cessation medication effective and well tolerated

The first large-scale U.S. clinical trial of cytisinicline, led by a Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) investigator, found the smoking cessation medication to be effective and well tolerated in adults who wished to break their nicotine dependence. In the Phase 3 study published in JAMA, researchers reported that cytisinicline could offer adults who smoke a potential new treatment option. “Cigarette smoking […]

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Aspartame: Why sweetener may be labeled as potential carcinogen

Aspartame is an artificial sweetener found in diet sodas, chewing gum, and other products. Officials at the World Health Organization are expected to classify aspartame as a potential carcinogen. Experts say, however, it is not certain how much of the sweetener people need to consume to increase their risk of cancer. A common artificial sweetener that appears in everything from […]

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How does SARS-CoV-2 affect the placenta during pregnancy?

In a recent study published in Med, researchers examine host responses to the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) within the placenta using transcriptomics. Study: SARS-CoV-2 niches in human placenta revealed by spatial transcriptomics. Image Credit: SciePro / Shutterstock.com Background Previous studies have provided limited insights into SARS-CoV-2 replication during pregnancy, despite using placenta single-cell transcriptomes. In fact, placental bulk ribonucleic […]

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Shoppers Swear This Supportive Sports Bra Is ‘Better’ Than Lululemon ‘For Larger Chested Girlies’ & It’s Only $18 for Prime Day

If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, SheKnows may receive an affiliate commission. Amazon Prime Day 2023 is still going strong, with deals you can’t get anywhere else. We’ve rounded up Prime Day Discounts on beauty products, toothbrushes, baby gear, and everything in between. The low prices continue from July 11 all […]

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Obesity: How dietary habits can reduce genetic risks

Researchers say how you eat can help reduce the effects from the genetic risks of obesity. They say portion control and calorie counting are two strategies that can help combat issues such as emotional eating. Experts say different dietary plans work differently for each person, so consulting with a medical professional is advised. Dieting techniques could lessen the impact of […]

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Shoppers Say This ‘Life-Changing’ Heated Eye Massager Helped Them Battle Migraines & Now It's 60% Off for Prime Day

If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, SheKnows may receive an affiliate commission. Our eyes hold a lot of tension, from consuming different screens with blue light to dealing with the sun’s harsh rays. In reality, the only time our eyes get to relax is right before bed — and even that’s […]

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Racial Disparities Revealed in Men With Melanoma

TOPLINE: Among men with melanoma, Black race is an independent predictor of increased mortality risk. METHODOLOGY: Addressing the lack of data about the role of race in men with melanoma, researchers drew from the National Cancer Database to retrospectively review 205,125 cases of primary cutaneous invasive melanoma in men between 2004 and 2018. The researchers used Kaplan-Meier and log-rank tests […]

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