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Reposted by Stuart James
For years, scientists studying reproductive aging regarded most of the ovary as so unimportant that it was literally trashed. Now, emerging research has found that the entire organ plays a role in fertility, menopause, and a woman's overall health.

New from me: www.nytimes.com/2025/12/27/h...
It’s Time to Give the Ovary Some More Respect
www.nytimes.com
December 29, 2025 at 2:03 PM
Reposted by Stuart James
Did you know the BRCA gene impacts men, too? I wrote about the researchers trying to give the "breast cancer gene" a rebrand to better reflect that BRCA mutations can increase the risk of several cancers ... in men AND women

www.theatlantic.com/health/archi...
The ‘Breast-Cancer Gene’ Needs a Rebrand
BRCA mutations can lead to cancer in the pancreas, prostate, and maybe more parts of the body.
www.theatlantic.com
November 20, 2024 at 3:38 PM