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Can Taking Folic Acid in Pregnancy Lower Autism Risk?

Can Taking Folic Acid in Pregnancy Lower Autism Risk?

Autism is a developmental condition that affects communication, social interaction, and behavior. Its rates have been rising worldwide, which has led researchers to look at both genetic and environmental factors. One question is whether a mother’s diet—especially folic acid intake during pregnancy—can play a role in lowering autism risk for her child. What Is Folic...

What Every Woman Should Know About Endometrial Cancer

What Every Woman Should Know About Endometrial Cancer

Endometrial cancer—also known as uterine cancer—is one of the most common cancers in women. Cases are rising around the world, but survival is improving thanks to early detection and modern treatments. In this video, we break down a 2024 review published in Cancers by Baker-Rand and Kitson.

FDA Targets Misleading Drug Ads in Major Crackdown

FDA Targets Misleading Drug Ads in Major Crackdown

For Immediate Release: September 09, 2025 The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and the Food and Drug Administration today announced sweeping reforms to rein in misleading direct-to-consumer pharmaceutical advertisements. Today, the FDA is sending thousands of letters warning pharmaceutical companies to remove misleading ads and issuing approximately 100...

Could Eye Drops Replace Cataract Surgery One Day?

Could Eye Drops Replace Cataract Surgery One Day?

Cataracts are a leading cause of blindness worldwide, and while surgery is effective, it isn’t always affordable or accessible. A new 2024 review in Annals of Translational Medicine highlights promising research into non-surgical treatments—including compounds that may dissolve the protein clumps that cloud the eye’s lens. Could future eye drops or medications make cataract surgery a thing of the past? In this video, we explore what researchers are discovering and what it could mean for millions of people worldwide.