Two groundbreaking studies published in JAMA have shed light on the effects of prenatal cannabis use on child development. The research, led by Dr. Lyndsay Avalos, suggests that early maternal cannabis use is not linked to an increased risk of autism or developmental delays. However, experts still advise pregnant women to abstain from cannabis due to other potential risks.
New research suggests a significant link between endometriosis and ovarian cancer risk, particularly for women with severe endometriosis. However, experts emphasize that the overall risk remains relatively low and women shouldn’t be unduly concerned. The study, published in JAMA, analyzed data from nearly 78,900 women and found a 4.2-times-higher lifetime risk of ovarian cancer for women with any type of endometriosis. Despite this increase, the risk for women with endometriosis remains lower than the general population’s risk for other cancers like breast, lung, or bowel cancer.
