Fibroids, hypertension, . . . and other stories
BMJ 2024; 385 doi: https://doi.org/10.1136/bmj.q994 (Published 09 May 2024) Cite this as: BMJ 2024;385:q994
Fibroids
Uterine fibroids are benign smooth muscle neoplasms that develop in the wall of the uterus. Considering how common they are, it’s remarkable that so little is known about their causation and pathogenesis. A longitudinal study from the US identifies hypertension as a risk factor. Among 2500 women without fibroids at the time of recruitment, a fifth reported a diagnosis of fibroids during 15 years of follow-up. The likelihood of receiving this diagnosis was 20% greater in those with untreated hypertension. Treated hypertension, on the other hand, reduced the risk by 20% (JAMA Netw Open doi:10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2024.6832).
Food emulsifiers and risk of type 2 diabetes
Carrageenans, guar gum, xanthan gum, and tartaric acid esters are widely used as emulsifiers …
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