Allison Aubrey

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.

Alison Aubrey, NPR News.

Yes, yes.

Yeah, I hear you.

You know, it can feel like whiplash because there are so many opinions when it comes to diet.

But here's really what is reassuring, Aisha.

A lot of nutrition science actually points in the same direction.

I think what's been confusing over the last several months is that Health Secretary Kennedy has repeatedly talked about his preferences, you know, things like beef tallow and red meat on his birthday.

There was a social media post showing him

smiling with birthday candles in a steak, not cake.

Now, steak is a very good source of protein, but there's a lot of criticism that nutrition policy has been politicized.

And Dr. Alice Lichtenstein, a nutrition expert at Tufts University who helped write these new guidelines from the American Heart Association, says the emphasis on meat is not backed by science.

You know, Aisha, I would say you should trust the science.

There's actually a lot of convergence when researchers look at the pattern of eating that's linked to good health and lower rates of heart disease.