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Research suggests randomness behind rare cases of twin ovulation4:56 Each month during a woman's menstrual cycle, an ovary prepares 10-20 antral follicles, fluid filled sacs that hold immature eggs, for maturation. Heavy drinking linked to next day cognitive problems in students4:56 When college students drink very heavily or to the point of blacking out, they're more likely to report poorer cognitive functioning the next day, like forgetting someone's name or having trouble making decisions, according to new research from the University of Oregon. Cancer during pregnancy causes lasting emotional and financial challenges4:56 Women diagnosed with cancer in pregnancy face profound, long-term emotional and financial challenges, a new study from the University of Surrey finds. New antibody mechanism selectively suppresses harmful immune responses4:56 The immune system is our frontline protection against infection, continually searching for and destroying unknown pathogens. Blood protein levels shift significantly from childhood through early adulthood4:20 Blood protein levels change markedly already during childhood and adolescence, and differences between girls and boys become increasingly pronounced with age. Why social supermarkets are gaining attention in the fight against food insecurity4:20 This scoping review found that social supermarkets can offer a more dignified, choice-based way to access lower-cost food while also helping divert some surplus food from waste. However, the evidence suggests they work best as a complement to existing food support, not as a solution to the underlying causes of food insecurity or overproduction across the food system. COVID-19 virus not retained in placenta after maternal recovery4:20 A new Yale study published in JAMA Network Open finds that the virus that causes COVID-19 does not linger in placental tissue weeks to months after a pregnant woman recovers from infection - offering important reassurance for clinicians and patients alike. Global experts highlight new strategies to target human aging4:20 A new meeting report was published in Volume 18 of Aging-US on April 6, 2026, titled "Toward actionable interventions in human aging (12th ARDD meeting, 2025)." AI model analyzes single-cell tumor data to predict cancer survival4:20 In a National Institutes of Health (NIH)-funded study, researchers developed a cancer assessment tool that can identify high-risk patients and the tumor cells linked to that risk. Listen: Cheap health insurance isn’t always cheap3:48 A lot of people choose their health insurance the way they shop for a flight — sort by the lowest price and click "buy." But what looks like a bargain upfront can come with costly consequences later. |