This study measured testosterone and pre-androgens in blood, finding changes with age but not with menopause. This indicates that menopause itself is not a reason for women to need testosterone supplementation.

Celebrated annually on October 16, World Food Day is a key global event focused on raising awareness about food security and hunger.

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The Lancet Regional Health - Southeast Asia, Volume 41, October 2025

This viewpoint offers insights on policy to improve diet quality, that resonate not only in Bangladesh but also across other countries navigating similar transitions.
With an estimated 2 billion people worldwide suffering from iron deficiency — a condition linked to anemia, impaired childhood brain development, and higher infant mortality — researchers are racing to find more effective nutritional interventions. MIT scientists have developed a promising solution: tiny crystalline particles known as metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) that can be used to fortify everyday foods and beverages, mixed into foods such as bread or sprinkled directly into drinks like coffee or tea.

Observed on Friday, October 10, 2026, World Mental Health Day raises global awareness of mental health and mobilizes

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The Lancet Obstetrics, Gynaecology, & Women's Health, Volume 1, Issue 2, October 2025, Pages e114-e121

This first large-scale study of the E-MOTIVE intervention in South Asia, conducted across eight Pakistani hospitals with over 14,000 women, showed significant reductions in severe postpartum hemorrhage outcomes and improved adherence to timely bundled treatment.

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The Lancet Obstetrics, Gynaecology, & Women's Health, Volume 1, Issue 2, October 2025, Pages e122-e131

This is the largest cohort study to date of women with hyperemesis gravidarum, and it is the first to explore a wide array of neuropsychiatric and mental health outcomes, including psychotic disorder. Evidence study suggests that while hyperemesis gravidarum increases the risk of poor mental health compared to unaffected pregnancies, the link between its severity and psychiatric burden is complex. The lower depression risk in cases with metabolic disturbance versus mild disease may reflect varying levels of healthcare support.

Glycation is recognized for its ability to stiffen collagen matrices through non-enzymatic crosslinking.

This chapter introduces autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and intellectual developmental disabilities through applied behavior analysis (ABA), aligning with SDG 3 (Good Health and Well-being) by promoting evidence-based strategies to improve health and quality of life, and SDG 10 (Reduced Inequalities) by advocating ethical, inclusive practices that respect neurodiversity and ensure equitable support for individuals with ASD and IDD.

Effective decision support systems are more essential as smart cities continue to develop. Decision-makers can use the suggested framework as a flexible platform for integrating, analyzing and visualizing complex data streams to help with resource management, policy formation, and urban planning.

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