Study sees benefits of mindfulness on patients with acromegaly

According to a study published in Clinical Endocrinology, patients with acromegaly who undertook mindfulness therapy to help treat negative side effects saw increased benefits after finishing the programme. Patients reported improvements in quality of life, mood, sleep and pain.

Medscape

Genetic factors and chronic pain conditions linked to risk of endometriosis 

Green tea may help alleviate symptoms of benign gynaecological disorders

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Risk of obesity and type 2 diabetes may be lowered with caffeine

According to a study published in BMJ Medicine, consuming sugar-free caffeinated beverages may help to reduce the risk of developing obesity and type 2 diabetes due to the metabolism boosting effects. The researchers state that more studies are needed.

Guardian

Study finds hypertension risk in children at the edge of ‘normal’ BMI

American researchers have found that in children, the risk of developing hypertension in 5 years can be increased by up to 26% by being within the high end of the ‘normal weight’ range for their age. The study is published in JAMA Network Open.

Healio

No link found between multiple sclerosis relapse and fertility treatment in women

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