Polycystic ovary syndrome, or PCOS, affects as many as 18% of all women of childbearing age. The condition occurs when a woman’s body produces too much of a group of hormones called androgens, mainly testosterone. Menstrual irregularity, obesity and even infertility can result. The first line of treatment is usually hormonal birth control, said UIC … Read more
Open this photo in the gallery: In recent years, the world of recreational running has become interested in the potential benefits of running while hungry.Petko Ninov/Getty Images When running became mainstream, around 2020, it pulled popular fitness trends into its orbit. Some, like yoga or creatine supplements, seem to be compatible with it and are … Read more
Working the night shift is brutal. Circadian rhythms are disrupted, backup help in true emergencies is limited, and even simple things like labs or imaging can take longer than they should. But one of the biggest challenges is late-night snacking. There’s something about the combination of darkness, fatigue, and intermittent slow periods that makes it … Read more