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Emerging Depression Tied to Earliest Alzheimer's Pathology

Symptoms linked with very early amyloid accumulation in emotional control brain regions

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FDA Releases Final Rule on ID Checks for Tobacco Sales

Retailers will soon have to check IDs of any tobacco product customers thought to be under 30

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Hormone Therapy May Slow Biological Aging in Women, Study Suggests

But further investigations capable are warranted to confirm the findings, researcher says

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GLP-1 Agonists May Offer Protection Against Glaucoma in Type 2 Diabetes

Significant reductions in glaucoma, ocular hypertension, prescriptions versus metformin

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Ubrogepant in Migraine Prodrome Helps Patients Return to Normal Function Sooner

But not everyone can reliably identify prodrome events, notes expert

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Is Exercise an Effective Treatment for Prostate Cancer?

A deep dive with Rob Newton, a pioneer in the field of exercise oncology

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U.S. Records Year's First EEE Virus Death

Case in New Hampshire resident was the state's first in a decade

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What to Know About the Oropouche Virus, Also Known as Sloth Fever

Officials say to be on the lookout for infection in travelers coming from Cuba and South America

Morning Break over illustration of a syringe, Covid virus, and DNA helix over a photo of green vegetation.

Dalai Lama's Surgery; New Surgeon General Advisory; Concerns Over Drinking Water

Health news and commentary gathered by 番茄社区app staff

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Antidepressants May Reduce Risk of Falls in Older Adults

Results differ from previous studies suggesting an increased risk

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Lasting Reductions in CRC Incidence, Death With Single Sigmoidoscopy

But editorialists call USPSTF-recommended screening option "outdated"

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We're Missing Opportunities to Help Pregnant Patients Navigate Environmental Threats

As physicians, we play an essential role in the climate crisis

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Ultraprocessed Foods Are Everywhere. How Bad Are They?

These foods make up about 60% of Americans' diets

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FDA Clears First Automated Insulin-Delivery Tech for Type 2 Diabetes

SmartAdjust technology is used in Insulet's Omnipod 5 Automated Insulin Delivery System

Morning Break over illustration of a syringe, Covid virus, and DNA helix over a photo of green vegetation.

Fauci: Never Been as Sick in My Life; Badminton for Sexual Urges? Tattoo Ink Recall

Health news and commentary gathered by 番茄社区app staff

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COVID Vax Myocarditis Stays Mild With Good Prognosis Over a Year Later

Evolution of postvaccine myocarditis tracked for 18 months in cohort study

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Can Flu Antivirals Treat Severe Cases or Prevent Influenza?

Many questions remain unanswered due to weak data

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Intermittent Fasting in Teens With Obesity Matches Calorie Restriction

Similar improvements in weight loss and mental health in randomized trial

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Too Many Kids With Sickle Cell Disease Aren't Getting Appropriate Preventive Care

Findings from my recent study shook me to my core

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Marked Cognitive Decline in Husbands After a Spouse's CVD Event?

Researchers suggest various explanations for provocative finding

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Use of Birth Control Appears Spotty for Women With Lupus

Records suggest guidelines on contraceptives are mostly not followed

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A Brief Missive From the Lake

Rest, relaxation, and a chance to reflect on what our office could improve

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A Bird Flu Outbreak Is Spreading in U.S. Cows, Scientists Are Hunting for Answers

The National Animal Disease Center is currently testing a cow vaccine designed to stop the spread

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CDC Urges Updated COVID, Flu Vaccination in September or October

Agency predicts the respiratory virus season will be similar to last year

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Democratic Congressman Dies; Hospital Accused of Losing Patient; Pumpkins and Health

Health news and commentary gathered by 番茄社区app staff

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Counseling for PAD Walking Issues Might Hold Cardiovascular Benefit

Quality-of-life improvement could explain the reduction in MACE, trial analysis suggests

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Fluoride at Twice the Recommended Limit Tied to Lower IQ in Kids, U.S. Report Says

Report marks the first time a federal agency has determined this association

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Long COVID Differs Between Kids and Adolescents, Study Finds

While 14 symptoms were common in both groups, differences also emerged

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Intermittent Fasting Shows Promise in Multiple Sclerosis

Leptin levels, immune cell profiles improved in small study

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Matthew Perry's Doc Reopens Clinic; Trump's Medical Records; Drug Cuts Diabetes Risk

Health news and commentary gathered by 番茄社区app staff

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Researchers Challenge USPSTF's Lung Cancer Screening Criteria

Alternate criteria based on years of smoking has higher sensitivity and specificity, study says

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Semaglutide Has Disproportionate Suicidality Signal, Analysis Finds

Reports of suicidal ideation higher when compared to other drugs in WHO database

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Oldest Person Dies; University of California Mask Ban; Ground Cinnamon Recall

Health news and commentary gathered by 番茄社区app staff

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Personalized Brain Stimulation Improves Parkinson's Motor Symptoms

Adaptive approach senses symptoms before they occur and calibrates stimulation to prevent them

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PrEP Scripts Most Likely to Be Filled When Prescribed by ID Specialists

Clinicians not specializing in ID could benefit from more PrEP training, researchers say

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Here's How Compounders Make Popular Weight-Loss Drugs

From sourcing API to getting the final formulation just right

How Worried Should We Be About a Bird Flu Pandemic?

A "red flag" for virologists, but status quo for the general public for now

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Researchers Hit the Road to Learn Why CVD and COPD Are Rampant in the Rural South

"No race is spared, although people of color fare worse," says project leader

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COVID-19 on the Upswing in the U.S.

But surge hasn't become a burden on hospitals

Plant, Animal Fats and CV Death; Mortality in English-Speaking Countries

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