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A study published in JAMA Network Open found that women taking active hormone birth control pills reported higher levels of emotional eating.

Governor Ron DeSantis vetoed a bill that would have capped e-bike speeds at 10 mph near pedestrians and established a task force for safety standards. The bill, SB 382, was sponsored by Sen. Keith Truenow and Rep. Yvette Benarroch and passed both legislative chambers unanimously. DeSantis argued the measure represented an 'overreach' and would lead to increased law enforcement surveillance.

A study on COVID-19 vaccine effectiveness, initially blocked from publication in a CDC journal, was published in JAMA Network Open. The study found vaccines reduced hospitalizations by 55% and emergency/urgent care visits by 50%, using a methodology criticized by CDC acting director Jay Bhattacharya but defended by public health researchers.

A study on the effectiveness of the COVID-19 vaccine, initially blocked from publication in a CDC journal, found the vaccine to be 55% effective against hospitalizations and 50% effective against emergency department/urgent care visits. The study, published in JAMA Network Open, used a test-negative design methodology, which CDC acting director Jay Bhattacharya criticized for potential flaws, though public health researchers defend its reliability.

A study published in JAMA Network Open found that Vitamin D3 supplementation during pregnancy may improve cognitive performance in children at age 10. The research highlights a potential link between maternal vitamin D levels and long-term cognitive development.

Postpartum depression rates in the U.S. have more than doubled from 9.4% in 2010 to 19% in 2021, according to a 2024 study in JAMA Network Open. The condition, distinct from the common 'baby blues,' can lead to severe symptoms like despair, anxiety, and suicidal risk if untreated. Experts emphasize screening and treatment to protect maternal and infant health.

Postpartum depression rates in the U.S. doubled from 9.4% in 2010 to 19% in 2021, partly due to improved screening. Experts highlight the importance of distinguishing it from milder 'baby blues' and emphasize treatment to prevent risks like maternal suicide and bonding issues. Jenna Carberg's experience illustrates symptoms including disconnection and suicidal thoughts.

A new clinical trial shows that a single dose of psilocybin could be an effective treatment for cocaine addiction, with participants who received psilocybin being more likely to abstain from cocaine than those who received a placebo. The study was published in Jama Network Open and involved 19 participants who received psilocybin and 17 who received a placebo. Psilocybin is found in magic mushrooms.

A study found that about 7 million kids live in a home with a loaded and unlocked gun. The study also discovered that more parents leave their guns loaded and unlocked when they have teenagers, despite the increased suicide risk for this age group. This poses a significant risk to the safety of children and teenagers.

A new study found that approximately 7 million kids live in a home with a loaded and unlocked gun. The study also discovered that more parents leave their guns loaded and unlocked when they have teenagers, despite the increased suicide risk for this age group. This poses significant concerns for child safety.

A Tufts University study found that high-dose vitamin D supplements may reduce diabetes risk in individuals with prediabetes who have specific genetic variants (AC or CC) of the vitamin D receptor gene, but not in those with the AA variant. The research highlights precision nutrition, though limitations include its secondary analysis nature and need for replication.