Dr. Barry Dworkin

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  • PCOS (polycystic ovary syndrome), which affects tens of millions of women, is now known as PMOS (polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome)to better reflect what it actually represents.

    May 14, 2026

    Medical Mythbusting Commentary for May 14, 2026 Source:PCOS, which affects tens of millions of women, is now known as PMOS. Here’s why the renaming is important Reference:Polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome, the new name for polycystic ovary syndrome: a multistep global consensus process

  • Unregulated birth attendants warrant further investigation into their practices.

    December 15, 2025

    Medical Mythbusting Commentary for December 15, 2025 Source:She wanted a natural pregnancy and childbirth. It ended in tragedy. Why the growing reliance on unregulated birth attendants is raising red flags

  • Meta-analysis of 48 observational studies notes that gestational diabetes may be tied to huge rises in ADHD and autism.

    September 17, 2025

    Medical Mythbusting Commentary for September 17, 2025 Source:Gestational diabetes tied to huge rises in ADHD and autism

  • What would have been the possible evolutionary advantages for brain changes that occur in pregnancy?

    June 12, 2025

    Medical Mythbusting Commentary for June 12, 2025 Source:‘Baby brain’ is real. 3 things to know about what’s happening to your brain

  • We May Soon Have a Blood Test to Predict Postpartum Depression

    May 9, 2025

    Medical Mythbusting Commentary for May 9, 2025 Source:We May Soon Have a Blood Test to Predict Postpartum Depression

  • Several Psychiatric Disorders Share The Same Root Cause, Study Reveals

    February 10, 2025

    Medical Mythbusting Commentary for February 10, 2025 Source:Several Psychiatric Disorders Share The Same Root Cause, Study Reveals Reference:Massively parallel reporter assay investigates shared genetic variants of eight psychiatric disorders

  • Influencers selling fake cures for polycystic ovary syndrome

    December 9, 2024

    Medical Mythbusting Commentary for December 9, 2024 Source:Influencers selling fake cures for polycystic ovary syndrome

  • House Calls, #947, November 17, 2024: Should People Be Running For Kover?

    November 17, 2024

    President-Elect Trump’s choice for secretary of the US Department of Health and Human Services has led to a lot of commentary on what the health outcomes will be for the country. Your Calls and Comments: A myriad of comments about vaccines, conspiracy theories, and health care system critiques.

  • Woman with rare double uterus gives birth to twins

    October 2, 2024

    Medical Mythbusting Commentary for October 2, 2024 Source:Woman with rare double uterus gives birth to twins

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