30 Jun, 2026

How to sleep on your period – best positions for pain relief, using sanitary napkins and more

Trying to sleep during your period can feel like a nightly negotiation between cramps, leaking, and that restless, uncomfortable energy that I’m sure we can all relate to. Here on Team TRB, we all have our rules. And we all have our own way of handling things when that time of the month rolls around. […]

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What does UnitedHealth Group’s massive AI push mean for patients?

Based on an analysis of its job postings, it would be easy to confuse UnitedHealth Group with Silicon Valley’s latest artificial intelligence juggernaut. Hundreds of postings seek candidates with expertise in data science and artificial intelligence, part of a broader push to integrate AI into the company’s core businesses. UnitedHealth already employs 22,000 software engineers […]

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Yoga Before Embryo Transfer – What a Senior Instructor Should and Don’t Do

Are you preparing for an IVF embryo transfer? First of all, you have this. Second, yes, you too have questions. Some of us on the TRB team understand this, thanks to our very personal experience. Knowing how much to move your body and when can start to seem more crucial, and also more confusing, than […]

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The medical misinformation crisis is a crisis of access to doctors

My patient Claire and I disagreed. She was 44 years old and came to my clinic for a second opinion. The diagnosis was stage 3 rectal cancer. It started with blood in her stool and quickly progressed to weight loss and abdominal pain. I agreed with his previous doctors’ recommendations regarding surgery, radiation, and chemotherapy. […]

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Is ubiquinol for fertility on your radar? Namely, dosage, schedules and more

Getting detailed information about your basic nutrition while trying to conceive? Antioxidants are talked about a lot in this context, and are probably high on your list if you’ve landed on this page! One antioxidant in particular that is currently gaining attention is ubiquinol for fertility. Ubiquinol is the active antioxidant form of CoQ10. And […]

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FDA briefs lawmakers on food safety priorities

WASHINGTON — Food and Drug Administration officials briefed senators on the agency’s food policy plans for 2026, according to a person familiar with the meeting. The agency plans to focus on infant formula safety, updating food labels, defining ultra-processed foods, expanding inspections of food processing plants and strengthening seafood safety programs, according to a document […]

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Why the future of art is interdisciplinary

The image of the artist working alone in a studio, devoted to a single medium, has long shaped the way we imagine creative practice. Painters painted, sculptors sculpted, and designers designed. But today, these boundaries are blurring. In the world of contemporary art and design, artists are increasingly working across disciplines, combining sculpture, design, architecture, […]

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What is a bicornuate uterus – and is a successful pregnancy possible? A doctor explains

Learning that your uterus is shaped differently can raise many questions, especially when fertility and pregnancy are part of the conversation. A bicornuate uterus is one of several uterine variations that fall under a broader category called Mullerian anomalies. With the proper information and care, many people with this diagnosis are able to conceive naturally […]

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