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Pregnant Women Should Not Use Cannabis, New Medical Guidelines Say – The New York Times

Pregnant Women Should Not Use Cannabis, New Medical Guidelines Say  The New York Times Ob/gyn group advises against cannabis use during pregnancy, recommends universal screening  CNN Pregnant Women Are Turning to Cannabis to Ease Pain and Anxiety  The Wall Street Journal New Study Links THC Consumption to Negative Effects on Female Fertility  Cannabis Science and Technology Cannabis use may make it harder to become …

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AI medical tools found to downplay symptoms of women, ethnic minorities

AI medical tools found to downplay symptoms of women, ethnic minorities

Google said it took model bias “extremely seriously” and was developing privacy techniques that can sanitise sensitive datasets and develop safeguards against bias and discrimination. Researchers have suggested that one way to reduce medical bias in AI is to identify what data sets should not be used for training in the first place and then train on diverse and more …

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The first lady and the princess: Two high-profile but private women prepare to meet on the world stage

The first lady and the princess: Two high-profile but private women prepare to meet on the world stage

Facebook Tweet Email Link It’s a diplomatic milestone. Amid all the pageantry of President Donald Trump’s UK state visit, two high-profile figures are making a special appearance that’s sure to be among the most scrutinized moments of the trip. First lady Melania Trump and Catherine, Princess of Wales are private spouses with massive global platforms. And while their joint appearance …

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Why more women get cancer in India

Why more women get cancer in India

Soutik BiswasIndia correspondent Hindustan Times via Getty Images Women in India account for just over half of all new cases, but men make up the majority of deaths Women in India are more likely to get cancer. Men are more likely to die from it. The paradox, revealed in a study of the country’s latest cancer registry, tells a story …

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Black women in the South face highest rates of hysterectomies

Black women in the South face highest rates of hysterectomies

Tanika Valbrun plays with her 4-month-old son, Jasai Kristian Valbru, at home in Lithia Springs. Valbrun was told she needed a hysterectomy but sought an alternative surgery that preserved her ability to have children. (Hyosub Shin/AJC) Tanika Gray Valbrun walked out of the doctor’s office, the grief slowly starting to suffocate her. Tanika Gray Valbrun walked out of the doctor’s …

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Heart Attack Causes: Not just clogged arteries: Mayo Clinic study reveals hidden causes of heart attacks in younger women |

Heart Attack Causes: Not just clogged arteries: Mayo Clinic study reveals hidden causes of heart attacks in younger women |

Arteries are the blood vessels that carry oxygen and nutrients from the heart to the rest of the body. When they are clear and healthy, blood moves easily to where it is needed. Clogged arteries, or atherosclerosis, occur when fatty deposits and inflammation build up inside the vessel walls (known as plaque), making them narrower and stiffer. This can reduce …

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