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Women’s body temperature rises from age 18 to 42 but we don’t know why

Study finds women’s resting body temperature rises steadily from 18 to 42

An analysis of daily temperature records from more than 750 women suggests resting body temperature climbs gradually across early and mid-adulthood, opening a possible path for wearables to track reproductive aging and健康

Key Takeaways

Researchers found a gradual rise in women’s resting body temperature between ages 18 and 42.
Women aged 35 and older measured about 0.05C warmer on average than younger participants.

DT Editorial Team·May 21, 2026·via newscientist.com

Exercise May Blunt Some Health Damage From Nanoplastics, Zebrafish Study Suggests

A study in female zebrafish found that moderate aerobic exercise reduced ovarian, hormonal, behavioral, and microbiome disruptions associated with polystyrene nanoplastic exposure, pointing to a possible gut-ovary-brain

Key Takeaways

Female zebrafish exposed to polystyrene nanoplastics showed ovarian, hormonal, behavioral, and microbiome disruption.
Moderate aerobic exercise lessened many of those effects during the 21-day exposure period.

DT Editorial Team·May 20, 2026·via medicalxpress.com

Appeals Court Ruling Tightens U.S. Distribution of Mifepristone

A federal appeals court ruling has blocked mailing of mifepristone, forcing distribution of the abortion pill back to in-person channels and clinics.

Key Takeaways

A federal appeals court blocked mailing of mifepristone.
The supplied excerpt says the drug can now be distributed only in person and at clinics.

DT Editorial Team·May 3, 2026·via statnews.com

IVF Hormone Add-On Fails to Improve Pregnancy Success in International Analysis

An international analysis led by the University of Sydney found that a hormone procedure commonly offered as an IVF add-on does not improve the chances of pregnancy.

DT Editorial Team·Apr 21, 2026·via medicalxpress.com