Alison Aubrey
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The syndrome is characterized by fluctuations in hormones and weight, as well as reproductive issues and skin conditions.
For many years, it's been called polycystic ovary syndrome, or PCOS.
But many women who struggle with the condition do not have an increase in abnormal cysts on the ovary.
And this led to delays in diagnosis, when doctors or patients did not know to look for the broader set of symptoms.
Experts say it's important that the new name avoid reproductive terms that can heighten stigma and lead to confusion.
A transition period will include an education and awareness campaign.
The journey of the name change to polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome is documented in a report in The Lancet.
When it comes to navigating a long life, Joe Coughlin of the MIT Age Lab says there's more to the equation than your retirement savings.
He and his collaborators developed the Longevity Preparedness Index that helps explore all the factors that can help people thrive in the decades ahead.
The quiz was developed in tandem with John Hancock, a life insurance company that has launched a longevity initiative.
A score is determined by answers across eight domains, including life transitions, community, care, and home life, and can help reveal both the potential challenges and opportunities of the decades ahead.
Researchers studied several years of transactions from Taco Bells, including from drive-thrus in Chicago, Oakland, California, Philadelphia, and Seattle.
These are all places that had adopted soda taxes aimed at reducing sugar consumption and encouraging healthier habits.
But the study finds that the small tax on soda did not appear to influence decision-making.
Other studies show that a soda tax can lead to decreased sales in grocery stores.
But this doesn't seem to be the case in fast food.
Researchers say it's possible the tax is too low for consumers to notice.