Jewel Kling
@drjewelk.bsky.social
Women's Health Internist, menopause practitioner and Professor of Medicine. Mom of 2, advocate 4 women & LGBTQ equity,Dean. She/her. Views my own
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Preliminary study finds that testosterone levels increase or stabilize in people taking GLP-1 medications
Can GLP-1s boost testosterone levels?
Preliminary study finds that testosterone levels increase or stabilize in people taking GLP-1 medications
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June 21, 2026 at 6:22 PM
Preliminary study finds that testosterone levels increase or stabilize in people taking GLP-1 medications
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A new wave of research links GLP-1 drugs to reduced cancer spread and better survival, and the mechanism may go beyond just weight loss
Why drugs like Ozempic might reduce cancer risk
A new wave of research links GLP-1 drugs to reduced cancer spread and better survival, and the mechanism may go beyond just weight loss
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June 8, 2026 at 1:49 PM
A new wave of research links GLP-1 drugs to reduced cancer spread and better survival, and the mechanism may go beyond just weight loss
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Listen in on scientists finding (and falling for) a new species of octopus now called Microeledone galapagensis. Read more here www.scientificamerican.com/article/tiny...
May 26, 2026 at 2:57 PM
Listen in on scientists finding (and falling for) a new species of octopus now called Microeledone galapagensis. Read more here www.scientificamerican.com/article/tiny...
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On today's episode of the pod, we've got your weekly news roundup: what you should know about hantavirus, why PCOS is getting a new name, and how some fish hide in an unusual spot
Hantavirus outbreak, PCOS name change, unexpected hiding place for one fish
What you should know about hantavirus, why PCOS is getting a new name, and how some fish hide in an unusual spot
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May 18, 2026 at 12:59 PM
On today's episode of the pod, we've got your weekly news roundup: what you should know about hantavirus, why PCOS is getting a new name, and how some fish hide in an unusual spot
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Some clinicians are pushing to broaden testosterone use, but there is debate about its benefits and risks
Is testosterone therapy safe and effective? What we know
Some clinicians are pushing to broaden testosterone use, but there is debate about its benefits and risks
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May 10, 2026 at 6:45 PM
Some clinicians are pushing to broaden testosterone use, but there is debate about its benefits and risks
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Happy birthday, David Attenborough! Scientists gifted him a tiny wasp namesake (to add to a menagerie that includes a genus of marine reptiles from the Early Jurassic, a critically endangered echidna, multiple plants, insects and spiders, and a ghost shrimp)
Happy birthday, David Attenborough! Beloved naturalist, BBC producer and ‘regular bloke’ turns 100
David Attenborough once directed programming at the BBC and has hosted numerous award-winning nature documentaries, but he’s always stayed down-to-earth, colleagues say
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May 8, 2026 at 8:49 PM
Happy birthday, David Attenborough! Scientists gifted him a tiny wasp namesake (to add to a menagerie that includes a genus of marine reptiles from the Early Jurassic, a critically endangered echidna, multiple plants, insects and spiders, and a ghost shrimp)
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NASA just shared the first close-up image of the moon's surface from the Artemis II flyby yesterday. Scientists were already thrilled by the descriptions astronauts gave live--here's what they hope to learn from the journey: www.scientificamerican.com/article/what...
April 7, 2026 at 1:29 PM
NASA just shared the first close-up image of the moon's surface from the Artemis II flyby yesterday. Scientists were already thrilled by the descriptions astronauts gave live--here's what they hope to learn from the journey: www.scientificamerican.com/article/what...
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The new report highlights six modifiable risk factors that contribute to almost one-third of the breast-cancer burden worldwide.Targeting these modifiable lifestyle changes could help reduce breast cancer risk for the next generation.
www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/28-...
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Breast cancer: 28% of cases linked to 6 modifiable risk factors
Breast cancer incidence is likely to continue to rise, experts project. They also highlight that almost one third of cases are currently linked to modifiable risk factors, according to global data.
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March 4, 2026 at 3:37 AM
The new report highlights six modifiable risk factors that contribute to almost one-third of the breast-cancer burden worldwide.Targeting these modifiable lifestyle changes could help reduce breast cancer risk for the next generation.
www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/28-...
www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/28-...
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Moderna said last year that itd mRNA-1010 flu vaccine was 27% more effective than an approved standard annual flu shot.
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FDA refuses to review Moderna's influenza vaccine application
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration will not review Moderna's approval application for its influenza vaccine, the company said on Tuesday, sending its shares down 8% in extended trading.
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February 11, 2026 at 4:02 AM
Moderna said last year that itd mRNA-1010 flu vaccine was 27% more effective than an approved standard annual flu shot.
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Physicians are not providers.
Physicians Are Not Providers: The Ethical Significance of Names in Health Care: A Policy Paper From the American College of Physicians | Annals of Internal Medicine
More than 25 years ago, Pellegrino and Relman noted the increasing commercialization of the learned professions, anticipating what many physicians are increasingly experiencing today: an impairment of...
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February 11, 2026 at 4:20 AM
Physicians are not providers.
“The only thing more powerful than hate is love”
“Together, we are America”
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“Together, we are America”
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February 9, 2026 at 3:31 AM
“The only thing more powerful than hate is love”
“Together, we are America”
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“Together, we are America”
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“For the first time, we now have evidence that shows a cause-and-effect relationship between shingles vaccination and dementia prevention.”
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Dementia: Do shingles vaccines lower risk?
Research from Canada shows that people vaccinated against shingles have a lower dementia risk. There may be a catch, however.
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February 8, 2026 at 3:50 AM
“For the first time, we now have evidence that shows a cause-and-effect relationship between shingles vaccination and dementia prevention.”
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South Carolina reported 847 measles cases on Friday, including 58 additional infections since Tuesday, as officials warned the widening outbreak could last months amid lagging vaccine uptake. There are currently 443 people in quarantine and 20 in isolation.
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Measles cases in South Carolina rise by 58 to 847, state health department says
South Carolina reported 847 measles cases on Friday, state health data showed, including 58 additional infections since Tuesday, as officials warned the widening outbreak could last weeks or months am...
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January 31, 2026 at 3:49 AM
South Carolina reported 847 measles cases on Friday, including 58 additional infections since Tuesday, as officials warned the widening outbreak could last months amid lagging vaccine uptake. There are currently 443 people in quarantine and 20 in isolation.
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A new study found that just an extra 5 minutes of moderate-to-vigorous physical activity each day, or sitting 30 minutes less per day, could help prevent as much as 10% of deaths.
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To live longer, try cutting sitting time down by 30 minutes
As little as 5 extra minutes of moderate-to-vigorous physical activity each day could help prevent 6% of deaths among those who are the least active, a large new study has found.
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January 20, 2026 at 12:11 AM
A new study found that just an extra 5 minutes of moderate-to-vigorous physical activity each day, or sitting 30 minutes less per day, could help prevent as much as 10% of deaths.
www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/mov...
www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/mov...
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More exercise helps reduce cancer risk – but why are the two connected? According to a new study, it may be down to a metabolic shift that appears to give muscle cells more fuel to burn, while starving' cancer cells of energy to grow.
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Study Reveals Surprisingly Obvious Reason Why Exercise Reduces Cancer Risk
There's a lot of evidence that more exercise helps reduce cancer risk – but why are the two connected? According to a new mouse study, it may be down to a metabolic shift that appears to give muscle c...
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December 9, 2025 at 4:12 AM
More exercise helps reduce cancer risk – but why are the two connected? According to a new study, it may be down to a metabolic shift that appears to give muscle cells more fuel to burn, while starving' cancer cells of energy to grow.
www.sciencealett.com/study-reveal...
www.sciencealett.com/study-reveal...
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Balancing Act: Hormone Replacement Therapy in Breast Cancer Care—
Maryam Lustberg, Juliana Kling, Lisa Larkin, & advocate Thelma P. Brown addressed this topic in an #SABCS25 educational session moderated by Tana Sanft.
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Maryam Lustberg, Juliana Kling, Lisa Larkin, & advocate Thelma P. Brown addressed this topic in an #SABCS25 educational session moderated by Tana Sanft.
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December 9, 2025 at 9:56 PM
Balancing Act: Hormone Replacement Therapy in Breast Cancer Care—
Maryam Lustberg, Juliana Kling, Lisa Larkin, & advocate Thelma P. Brown addressed this topic in an #SABCS25 educational session moderated by Tana Sanft.
@maryamlustberg.bsky.social @lisalarkinmd.bsky.social @drjewelk.bsky.social
Maryam Lustberg, Juliana Kling, Lisa Larkin, & advocate Thelma P. Brown addressed this topic in an #SABCS25 educational session moderated by Tana Sanft.
@maryamlustberg.bsky.social @lisalarkinmd.bsky.social @drjewelk.bsky.social
The answer is no.
Do women’s periods actually sync up with each other?
Experts unpack the common myth of menstruating people’s cycles synchronizing when they’re in close proximity for long enough
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December 9, 2025 at 3:47 AM
The answer is no.
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3,000 steps per day might slow Alzheimer’s disease.
High risk individuals who moved regularly saw delays in cognitive decline of up to 7 years. #RSNA25
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High risk individuals who moved regularly saw delays in cognitive decline of up to 7 years. #RSNA25
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3,000 steps per day might slow Alzheimer’s disease
In people at risk for Alzheimer’s disease, researchers linked minimal to moderate physical activity to a 3-to 7-year delay in cognitive symptoms.
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November 28, 2025 at 4:16 AM
3,000 steps per day might slow Alzheimer’s disease.
High risk individuals who moved regularly saw delays in cognitive decline of up to 7 years. #RSNA25
www.sciencenews.org/article/step...
High risk individuals who moved regularly saw delays in cognitive decline of up to 7 years. #RSNA25
www.sciencenews.org/article/step...
Interested in the role of testosterone treatment in women & what the data shows?
How about how to prescribe it if you are a clinician?
Well, here you go! I tried to summarize it all in 1 place.
Thanks to the Green Journal for publishing my manuscript.
How about how to prescribe it if you are a clinician?
Well, here you go! I tried to summarize it all in 1 place.
Thanks to the Green Journal for publishing my manuscript.
New in this month's issue! A review on testosterone for the treatment of hypoactive sexual desire disorder -- find Journal Club resources at GreenJournal.org and read the article for free at: journals.lww.com/greenjournal...
September 19, 2025 at 2:04 AM
Interested in the role of testosterone treatment in women & what the data shows?
How about how to prescribe it if you are a clinician?
Well, here you go! I tried to summarize it all in 1 place.
Thanks to the Green Journal for publishing my manuscript.
How about how to prescribe it if you are a clinician?
Well, here you go! I tried to summarize it all in 1 place.
Thanks to the Green Journal for publishing my manuscript.
Acetaminophen remains a safe pain relief option during pregnancy. Despite recent unfounded claims, there’s no clear evidence linking prudent use to fetal development issues. ACOG's guidance remains. When needed in pregnancy, acetaminophen should be used in moderation, after consulting a doctor.
September 6, 2025 at 3:18 AM
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The September 2025 issue is now live! Read the latest at journals.lww.com/greenjournal...
August 21, 2025 at 9:15 PM
The September 2025 issue is now live! Read the latest at journals.lww.com/greenjournal...
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When you’re ready to get your flu vaccine this year, you can inoculate yourself with FluMist which is sprayed up the nose and reduces serious influenza symptoms. It's now available for anyone in the U.S. to order online and administer to themselves or others at home.
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You Can Now Vaccinate Yourself Against the Flu
You no longer need a doctor to administer FluMist, the nasal flu vaccine.
time.com
August 16, 2025 at 1:00 AM
When you’re ready to get your flu vaccine this year, you can inoculate yourself with FluMist which is sprayed up the nose and reduces serious influenza symptoms. It's now available for anyone in the U.S. to order online and administer to themselves or others at home.
time.com/7309719/flu-...
time.com/7309719/flu-...