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Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome — A Health Issue Affecting Women Worldwide

According to the Endocrine Society, an estimated 5 to 6 million women in America are affected with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), a condition marked by elevated testosterone, ovulation problems and large ovaries with small follicles.1 Around the world, 8% to 13% of women have PCOS, and many more remain undiagnosed.2 I believe PCOS is an… Read More: Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome — A Health Issue Affecting Women Worldwide »

Biggest increase yet in worldwide coronavirus cases over weekend

Over the weekend, the world saw the largest increase yet in coronavirus cases, according to the World Health Organization. By late Sunday, the WHO tallied more than 183,000 new cases over the previous 24 hours. Brazil saw the biggest increase, 54,771. The United States was next at 36,617, and India was third with 15,400. Multiple… Read More: Biggest increase yet in worldwide coronavirus cases over weekend »

Worldwide Study Unlocks Genetic Secrets of Gray Matter

A major international collaboration co-led by UNC School of Medicine scientist Jason Stein, PhD, has produced the first genetic map of the cerebral cortex, identifying more than 300 genetic variants that influence cortical structure and play roles in psychiatric conditions. The cerebral cortex is the relatively thin, folded, outer “gray matter” layer of the brain… Read More: Worldwide Study Unlocks Genetic Secrets of Gray Matter »