Puberty blockers in transgender young people are not a cause for problems with sexual functioning later in life. Research by Amsterdam UMC shows that both sexual satisfaction and sexual functioning do not differ from results from cisgender studies. These findings provide insights for the care of transgender young people and are published today in the Journal of Sexual Medicine.

A new study from the University of Oregon underscores its beneficial role in aerobic activity and exercise recovery, showing that blocking histamine at high levels interferes with fitness gains. It remains to be seen if lower-dose, over-the-counter antihistamine drugs have the same effect. 

Anthropomorphizing workout tools—giving them human-like qualities—boosts motivation and makes fitness goals more enjoyable and achievable.

A new study led by researchers at UCLA Health finds that children who have experienced adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) are significantly more likely to miss school due to health-related issues. Using national survey data, researchers found that even one ACE increased the odds of chronic absenteeism due to illness, injury, or disability by nearly 2.5 times—raising concerns about how early adversity impacts both health and education.

Women with drug use disorder (DUD) and opioid use disorder (OUD) are more likely to receive treatment when enrolled in Medicaid alongside other government assistance programs such as childcare, employment services, and SNAP benefits.