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Feb 2026
New meta-analysis challenges claims of athletic advantage for transgender women
A meta-analysis of 52 studies reveals insights into body composition and fitness in transgender athletes, challenging assumptions about competitive advantage.
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Feb 2026
Ending female genital mutilation: A global call to action
In 2026 alone, an estimated 4.5 million girls – many under the age of five – are at risk of undergoing female genital mutilation (FGM). Currently, more than 230 million girls and women are living with its lifelong consequences.
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Feb 2026
With ICE using Medicaid data, hospitals and states are in a bind over warning immigrant patients
The Trump administration's move to give deportation officials access to Medicaid data is putting hospitals and states in a bind as they weigh whether to alert immigrant patients that their personal information, including home addresses, could be used in efforts to remove them from the country.
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Feb 2026
Why “low testosterone” has become a profitable masculinity crisis online
Social media's portrayal of low testosterone transforms masculinity into a marketable issue, linking health interventions to male identity and performance.
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Feb 2026
Climate change is accelerating antibiotic resistance across the Western Pacific
Urgent action is needed as climate change fuels antibiotic resistance in the Western Pacific, threatening health and highlighting socioeconomic vulnerabilities.
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Feb 2026
Health harms from plastics could double by 2040
Global health burdens associated with plastic systems could double by 2040 without immediate and coordinated action.
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Feb 2026
Preoperative factors predict persistent opioid use after surgery
For many Americans, a routine surgical procedure serves as their first introduction to opioid pain medication.
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Feb 2026
Brain connectivity fingerprints differ in major depressive disorder
Major depressive disorder (MDD) is a debilitating condition that affects more than 246 million people worldwide, yet scientists have struggled to identify consistent brain markers that could improve diagnosis and treatment.
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Feb 2026
Hormonal contraceptives show differing heart risks among stressed women
Antonia Seligowski, PhD, of the Neurocardiac Effects of Stress & Trauma Laboratory within the Department of Psychiatry at Mass General Brigham, is the senior author of a paper published in JAMA Network Open, "Hormonal contraceptive use, stress disorders, and cardiovascular and thrombotic risk in women."
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Feb 2026
Revvity unveils new high-impact discovery platforms and showcases recent innovations at SLAS2026
Revvity, Inc. announced the launch of multiple new discovery platforms and technologies at SLAS2026, which are designed to accelerate high-throughput drug discovery workflows.
