Endocrinology & Metabolism

Survey: Women's perceptions of perimenopause

Hot flashes, mood swings, weight gain and insomnia are all signs of hormonal changes and symptoms of menopause, when a woman no longer has menstrual cycles. They can also signal perimenopause, when the body is preparing for ...

Psychology & Psychiatry

New global guidelines to treat schizophrenia

New guidelines have been developed for the treatment of schizophrenia through a collaborative effort of international experts from 30 countries. The recommendations are published in The Lancet Psychiatry journal.

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

Rise in kidney disease underscores critical heart–kidney connection

Globally, the rate of death from chronic kidney disease increased 24% from 1990 to 2021, according to statistics published by the American Heart Association. The rise in kidney disease rates is a major concern for cardiovascular ...

Weight gain is an increase in body weight. This can be either an increase in muscle mass, fat deposits, or excess fluids such as water.

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