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Stress, BMI, and Hormones Linked to Earlier Puberty in Girls

April 14, 2026

Until now, few studies have examined how stress and BMI interact with a girl’s hormonal biology.

Topic

Maternal and Reproductive Health
U.S. Sexual Health Report Card: High Pleasure, Low Testing, Stark Gender Disparities

April 6, 2026

A new sexual health survey reveals a mix of progress and persistent gaps.

Topic

Maternal and Reproductive Health
Across the Globe, ICAP Works to Protect Communities from Major Health Threats

March 30, 2026

Across several countries, ICAP is working to strengthen global health security, building health system capacity and outbreak preparedness.

Topic

Global Health
Historians Unearth a Conflict of Interest, Prompting a Retraction by The Lancet Journal

March 25, 2026

The journal retracted an unsigned 1977 commentary claiming that talcum powder poses no serious health risks, despite robust contemporaneous scientific evidence to the contrary.

Topic

History and Ethics
For Older Adults, a Drop in Financial Well-Being Takes a Toll on Memory

March 19, 2026

Worse financial well-being in midlife and older age are associated with faster cognitive decline.

Topic

Aging and Healthy Longevity
Despite Postpartum Medicaid Coverage Gains for Black Women, Significant Equity Gaps Persist

March 19, 2026

Extending Medicaid coverage to 12 months postpartum is widely viewed as a key strategy to reduce maternal morbidity and mortality.

Topic

Maternal and Reproductive Health
Recreational Cannabis Laws May Displace Illegal Cannabis Markets

March 10, 2026

Legal markets may be reducing illegal cannabis activity while also shifting enforcement priorities.

Topic

Substance Use
More Restrictive Abortion Laws, Higher Depression Risk

March 5, 2026

25-year national study connects increases in abortion restrictions with measurable rises in depressive symptoms.

Topic

Maternal and Reproductive Health
Invisible Harms: Drug-Related Deaths Spike After Hurricanes and Tropical Storms

February 20, 2026

The researchers found increased rates of drug-related deaths up to three months after the storm passes—particularly in higher-income, White communities and among younger populations.

Topic

Climate and Health
Outdated Mortality Benchmarks Risk Missing Early Signs of Famine and Delay Recognizing Mass Starvation

February 14, 2026

Researchers call for a fundamental re-examination of how famine thresholds are defined.

Topic

Global Health

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